Mercury Lynx 1984
Model Lynx made in 1984 by Mercury got 3 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. The car had some investigations: electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1984
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V095000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 481049 | 07/19/1989 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/12/1989 | 08/03/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V123000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1983 to 06/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 14998 | 11/26/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/10/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 9503011 | 03/01/1995 | 3031000 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87028 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/01/1987 | 01/21/1988 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA87005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/01/1986 | 10/31/1989 | FIRES | 89V095000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| EA88038 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/29/1988 | 05/11/1990 | REAR SAFETY BELT FIT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP88007 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/11/1988 | 08/24/1988 | REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE | ||
| Rear seat belt compliance | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/24/1988 | 4 | 12/01/1983 | |
| While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. dealer has replaced ignition module four times. *ak dealer repllaced ignition module four times a t the owner's expence. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/16/1995 | |||
| Aluminum cylinder head gaskets cracked and leaked oil onto exhaust manifold involved in recall no. 89v095000. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/1989 | 1 | 04/24/1984 | |
| Vehicle fire. | |||