What is the Mercury Lynx?
The Lynx was Mercury’s compact car, related to the North American Ford Escort. It came in practical body styles, including hatchbacks and a wagon, and brought Ford’s front-wheel-drive small-car layout to Mercury’s range.
Mercury gave the Lynx its own name and trim details while sharing the Escort’s basic design. Its compact format made it suited to everyday city and suburban driving.
Generation and engines
The first-generation US EPA figures cover 1984–1987. The Lynx was offered with petrol and diesel engines ranging from 1.6 L to 2.0 L. Power varied by engine and trim.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
US EPA figures for 1984–1987 give the Lynx a best combined rating of 40 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 5.9 L/100 km on the EPA test. EPA ratings use a different procedure from European WLTP and NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle method.
Where was the Lynx sold?
The figures cover the United States. The Lynx was closely related to the North American Ford Escort and was sold with petrol and diesel engines.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Mercury Lynx?
It was a compact Mercury car related to the Ford Escort, offered in practical body styles including hatchbacks.
What years does this Lynx summary cover?
The first-generation US figures cover 1984–1987.
What was the Lynx’s best EPA fuel economy?
Its best combined EPA rating was 40 MPG; the lowest listed consumption was 5.9 L/100 km.
Were diesel Lynx models available?
Yes. The US figures include petrol and diesel versions, with engines from 1.6 L to 2.0 L.