- The problem
- Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. Consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. This will discourage seat belt usage.
- The fix
- A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Mercury Lynx Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1982 Mercury Lynx with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 1985 for the rear / other. For comparison, the 1981 has 0 and the 1983 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Lynx year, for its age
#8 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Mercury Lynx problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1982 Mercury Lynx recalls 5
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
- Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
- The fix
- Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.
- 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.
- The problem
- The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (The suspect area is not visible.) Consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1982 Mercury Lynx
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Upon turning on ignition smoke started coming up from under steering column. *Ak
COOLING FAN RUNS CONTINOUSLY. *SD
Rear strut unibody top suppots rusted, causing rear wheels to fall inward into car, disabling vehicle. *Ak
Mercury Lynx: every year compared
All Lynx years1982 Mercury Lynx vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Mercury Lynx | 3 | 5 | C | |
| 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 3 | 1 | A | 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 Lynx
Does the 1982 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1982 Mercury Lynx: rear / other (May 1985); seats (June 1984); latch (June 1983); seat belts (February 1983) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Mercury Lynx?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Mercury Lynx had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 1995 and the latest on May 16, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Mercury Lynx a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mercury Lynx 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.
Which Mercury Lynx years have the most complaints?
1986 (6), 1985 (5), 1983 (4). See every Mercury Lynx year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Mercury Lynx 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