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.
Engine & cooling
Mercury Lynx Engine problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mercury Lynx's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Lynx engine complaints
Vehicle experienceing numerous engine stall conditions, vehicle was brought to dealer, but dealer could not remedy problem, manufacturer and attorney general's consumer protection agency have been informed. *Tt
Vehicle would stall while driving at any speed. Vehicle been at dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *Ak *slc
VEHICLE FIRE.
ENGINE FIRE. *DH
COOLING FAN RUNS CONTINOUSLY. *SD
Aluminum cylinder head gaskets cracked and leaked oil onto exhaust manifold involved in recall no. 89V095000. Tt
CAMSHAFT REPLACED.
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