Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. This hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt...
Electrical system
Mercury Lynx Electrical problems by year
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mercury Lynx's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest Lynx electrical complaints
While driving at any speed vehicle will cut off. Took vehicle to dealer where consumer was advised that the tfi moudle had failed, consumer has had to replace 3 times. *Ak *tt
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has replaced ignition module four times. *Ak dealer repllaced ignition module four times a t the owner's expence. *Yh
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
Upon turning on ignition smoke started coming up from under steering column. *Ak
Upon parking and walking in home, driver heard horn and saw windshield wipers motion. Vehicle burst into flames. *Ak
Upon parking and walking in home, driver heard horn and saw windshield wipers motion. Vehicle burst into flames. Please describe details. *Ak
Experienced electrical fire in the ignition switch. *Ak
Wk (216) 522-5440; while driving owner noticed burning smell. Parked vehicle and flames began from dash by door. Please describe details. *Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data