We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mercury Lynx (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1986 Mercury Lynx has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1986 Lynx for front end rattles when turning.
Worst Reported Problems with the Lynx
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Lynx
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overheating -- 1986 Lynx:
Had 4 fires at the alternator connection. THE ENGINE FAILED ON ME. WHEN I TOOK THE ENGINE APART I DISCOVERED THAT ONE HEAD BOLT HAD SNAPPED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS BUILT. SINCE THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IT CAUSED PROBLEMS BETWWEEN THE ALUMINUM HEAD AND THE BLOCK. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1986 Lynx owners.
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front end rattles when turning -- 1986 Lynx:
MY CAR JUST STARTED MAKING THIS NOISE IT IS VERY IRRITATING BECAUSE NOTHING I CAN FIND IS LOOSE, ALL OF MY FLUIDS ARE FULL AND IT ONLY MAKES THIS NOISE WHEN I MAKE ANY KIND OF RIGHT HAND TURN. IT ALSO HAS NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT END FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS NOW THE BRAKE PADS ARE ALMOST NEW ONLY ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1986 Lynx owners.