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1985 Mercury Lynx

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 40 MPG.

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Mercury Lynx
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 23 32 27 329
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 24 33 27 329
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 34 27 329
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 31 39 34 299
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 22 28 24 370
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 23 33 27 329
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 29 39 33 269
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 32 26 342
1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 29 25 355
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 28 39 32 278
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 33 27 329
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 36 46 40 255

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V054000

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 P

Campaign 89V095000

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.

Campaign 89V170000

THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

8 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 6 Seat Belts 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Mercury Lynx?

EPA figures for the 1985 Mercury Lynx reach 40 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Mercury Lynx?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Mercury Lynx. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Mercury Lynx?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury Lynx, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.