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.

Mercury · 1985

1985 Mercury Lynx

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 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

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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.