Mercury Lynx

19841987 · 40 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
28
Best
40

The Mercury Lynx has been tested by the EPA across 40 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1987. Over this period, the Lynx has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 40 MPG, with an overall average of 28 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,950273831MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243428MPG
1987
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,300314035MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,400313934MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200233227MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,400313934MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800293933MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850283932MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,000364640MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,400313934MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850283932MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200233227MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212724MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,100354739MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,400313934MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212724MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,400313934MPG

Historical Efficiency

1987
35
1986
34
1985
40
1984
39

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Lynx) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Lynx. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Lynx/LN7 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1
Total Deaths
1

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
0.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
0.0%
DUI Involved
0.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

0%
Front
0%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2014
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1987
1
1986
1
1985
2
1984
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory