1986 MERCURY LYNX Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
Problem Breakdown
Compare to Other Years
Common Problems
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED. *CJ
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
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACED THREE TIMES. *SKD
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED.
ONE HEADLIGHT REPLACED.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
CAR WAS IN THE CAR WASH FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. TT