- The problem
- Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
- The fix
- Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Mercury LN7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Mercury LN7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 1983 for the latch.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical LN7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Mercury LN7 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.
- The problem
- Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
- The fix
- All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.
- The problem
- Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". During a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.
- The fix
- Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1982 Mercury LN7 yet
Mercury LN7: every year compared
All LN7 years1982 Mercury LN7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Mercury LN7 | 0 | 4 | F | |
| 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Mercury Lynx | 3 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Mercury Marquis | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Mercury Zephyr | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Mercury Colony Park | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Mercury LN7
Does the 1982 Mercury LN7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1982 Mercury LN7: latch (June 1983); air conditioner (May 1982); vacuum (July 1981); filler pipe and cap (April 1981). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 Mercury LN7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Mercury LN7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mercury LN7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1982 Mercury LN7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data