Mercury Lynx 1986
Model Lynx made in 1986 by Mercury got 19 consumer complains, 7 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats.
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V170000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1375500 | 11/13/1989 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/1989 | 10/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat track pedestal.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 00188 | 09/04/2000 | 618599 | Concerns with premature failure occuring on the 1.9l motorcraft remanufactured longblock assembly and shortblock assembly due to ingestion of foreign objects remaining in the transferred intake system from the original failed engine. | 04/17/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9503011 | 03/01/1995 | 39820 | Letter to dealers informing that certain vehicles may not have had all of the recall work, from recalls 93e38 and 93e39, performed. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9503011 | 03/01/1995 | 3031000 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 94238 | 11/01/1994 | 37734 | Rough running at steady highway cruise speeds. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| PE87026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/28/1987 | 09/24/1987 | SEAT TRACK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA87023 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/24/1987 | 11/16/1989 | SEAT TRACKS | 89V170000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 07/14/1995 | |||
| Alternator wiring harness has caught on fire twice, once while driving and the second time while parked. please describe details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/14/1995 | |||
| Alternator wiring harness has caught on fire twice, once while driving and the second time while parked. please describe details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition switch replaced. *cj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| While parked next to garage, started up engine, left in park , returned, flames were shooting out from underhood, used pails of water to put out fire, cause unknown, not inspected by dealer or fire department. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Camshaft replaced. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Air condtioner failed to cool. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| One headlight replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vacuum hoses came off from behind carburetor, causing vehicle to run rough/miss. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission down shift adjusted due to rough shifting. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Left rear wheel bearing loose, also right wheel bearing replaced due to vehicle swaying. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Torn cv boot. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| Driver's seat belt retractor replaced three times. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes worn, causing brakes to squeak. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering reservior cover fell off, steering momentarily locked up. *skd | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel misaligned. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| Driver's outside door handle replaced. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/06/1995 | |||
| Car was in the car wash front driver side window blew out. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| Windshield wiper blades replaced. | |||