Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1984 Mercury Lynx, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 1984 Mercury Lynx.
| 1989098 13 Jul 1989 | Engine ON 1984 MODELS, EXTERNAL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN OIL LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. ON 1985 MODELS, THE ENGINE … |
| 1988066 17 May 1988 | Seats And Restraints THE FORWARD SCREW WHICH PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER`S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND PERMIT THE DRIVER'… |
| 1984124 10 Oct 1984 | Not Entered VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBES AND A BRACKET MOUNTED TO THE ENGINE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE BRACKET COULD CONT… |
| 1984081 28 Jun 1984 | Not Entered THE FRONT SLEEVE BUSHINGS OF THE COOLING FAN MOTORS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN AREAS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE. THIS MAY INCREASE THE ROTATIONAL FRI… |
| 1984048 29 Mar 1984 | Not Entered THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. NOTE: THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA. |
| 1983114 17 Dec 1983 | Not Entered THE UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT D-RING WHICH ATTACHES THE SHOULDER BELT TO THE B PILLAR, UNDER CERTAIN TEST CONDITIONS, SEPARATED FROM ITS ANCHORAGE, AND MAY NOT COMP… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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".
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mercury told its dealers about the 1984 Mercury Lynx: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 601290 | INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC |
| 50940 | WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW |
| 50905 | WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW |
| 39900 | ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW |
| 3031000 | UNKNOWN |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
REAR SAFETY BELT FIT
REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE
STALLING
FIRES
SEATBACK FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation