- The problem
- External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
- The risk
- Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
- The fix
- Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).
Engine & cooling
1985 Mercury Lynx Engine problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Mercury Lynx's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 20% of all its complaints, most recently on August 30, 2001. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1985 Mercury Lynx
Engine complaints
Vehicle would stall while driving at any speed. Vehicle been at dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *Ak *slc
Mercury Lynx engine complaints by year
Lynx engine problems, every yearSource: 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