Mercury Lynx recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Mercury Lynx from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver's seat track pedestal may fatigue

    Reported October 13, 1989Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 89V1700001,375,500 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat track pedestal may fracture from fatigue, allowing the seat to rock during acceleration or deceleration and potentially causing a crash. A reinforcement will be installed, and a new seat track fitted as needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  2. Oil may leak onto the exhaust manifold

    Reported June 12, 1989Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 89V095000481,049 vehicles affected

    A cracked cylinder head or split rocker arm cover gasket may let oil leak onto the hot exhaust manifold, potentially causing an engine compartment fire. Cracked cylinder heads or rocker arm cover gaskets will be replaced, as applicable.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
    Consequence
    ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
    Notes
    SYSTEM:ENGINE/CYLINDER HEADS, ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH 1.6L AND 1.9L ENGINES.

  3. Fuel line coupling may come apart

    Reported September 4, 1987Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles affected

    A spring-lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged and could separate, causing fuel loss and a fire risk if fuel meets an ignition source. The remedy is to install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent separation and leakage.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
    Consequence
    COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
    Remedy
    INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

  4. Lug nuts may seize and wheel studs may fracture

    Reported April 27, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V060000350 vehicles affected

    Lug nuts could gall and seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping force. The studs could fracture, risking wheel separation with little warning. Replace the lug nuts and, if necessary, the wheels and wheel studs.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.
    Consequence
    WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.
    Remedy
    REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL DECORATIVELUG NUTS INCLUDED WITH STYLED STEEL, POLYCAST, AND CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS.

  5. Rear seat belt retractor may jam

    Reported May 21, 1985Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 85V067000515,000 vehicles affected

    Twisted webbing may enter the rear seat belt retractor housing and jam the retractor, interfering with belt movement and discouraging use. A clip will be inserted to prevent jamming.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
    Defect
    REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY ALLOW TWISTED WEBBING TO ENTER THE RETRACTOR HOUSING AND JAM THE RETRACTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED RETRACTOR WOULD INTERFERE WITH WEBBING RETRACTION AND WITHDRAWAL. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE.
    Remedy
    A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH FLOOR MOUNTED REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.

  6. Throttle lever may not return to idle

    Reported May 1, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V05400010,000 vehicles affected

    Misalignment between the air conditioner shutoff switch and throttle lever pin may keep the throttle from returning to idle, causing loss of accelerator control. Dealers will adjust the switch and align it with the pin.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9 2V LITER ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER.

  7. Brake line may rub against engine bracket

    Reported October 10, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V12300014,998 vehicles affected

    The brake line may be too close to an engine bracket, which could rub against it as the engine moves. The line will be inspected and rerouted if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
    Remedy
    THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTIONAND TURBO 1.6 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS ENOUGH THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKSFROM THE LINE, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE. THE DETERIORATION INBRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM A FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO FLUID LOSS. INCREASEDBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL ACTION MAY ALSO OCCUR.

  8. Seat frame may sever front seat belts

    Reported June 15, 1984Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 84V071000261,400 vehicles affected

    In an accident, depending on the force of impact, the seat frame may sever the front seat belts. The dealer will install a molded spacer between the reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-RECLINING FRONTSEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEAT BELT IS CUT DURING IMPACT, FRONT PASSENGERSWILL NO LONGER BE PROTECTED BY SAFETY BELT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT CAN BE CORRECTED, SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE USED AS THEY DOAFFORD SOME PROTECTION.

  9. Shoulder belt anchor bolts may be inadequately supported

    Reported December 20, 1983Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 83V134000530,000 vehicles affected

    The material supporting the shoulder belt ring bolts may not be strong enough, and the attachment does not meet the stated safety standard. Dealers will install new attaching hardware to strengthen the mounting.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.

  10. Door lock pillars may crack

    Reported June 22, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V063000610,000 vehicles affected

    Normal door use could cause fatigue cracks in the lock pillars where the latch striker reinforcements attach. Dealers will repair damaged pillars and install reinforcements.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Defect
    DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
    Remedy
    ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; TWO DOOR.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR LOCK PILLARS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY. IN DRIVING OVER ROUGHROADS THE DOOR COULD OPEN, ALLOWING PASSENGER TO FALL FROM VEHICLE AND BECOMEINJURED.

  11. Fuel filler hose may be cut in a crash

    Reported September 16, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V0880002,800 vehicles affected

    In a crash barrier test, the hose connecting the fuel tank and filler pipe vent tube was cut, causing fuel to leak. Dealers will install a brace to improve fuel tank impact resistance.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
    Defect
    DURING A CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK AND THE METAL FILLER PIPE VENT TUBE WAS CUT, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK AND FILLER BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE FIRE AND INJURIES TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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