Mercury ยท 1986
1986 Mercury Lynx
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 | 306 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | 299 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
9 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mercury Lynx?
EPA figures for the 1986 Mercury Lynx reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1986 Mercury Lynx?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1986 Mercury Lynx?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury Lynx, most often about: Electrical System, Visibility, Seat Belts. 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.