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1987Compact CarsRegular

1987 Mercury Lynx

EPA ID: 3240

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City MPG

Combined MPG

25MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1987 Mercury Lynx achieves an EPA-estimated 25 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 23 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 3-spd, this compact cars features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 1987 Lynx produces approximately 355 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Lynx performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,400, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $1,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine1.9L 4-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions355 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,400

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $1,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

25.4

Impact vs EPA

$-30

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$547/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$14,000

42.7%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,500

32.0%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,900

24.1%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.2%

Total 5-Year Cost$32,800

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #89V170000·1989-11-13

moderate

Component: SEATS

THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY

Campaign #87V139000·1987-10-12

critical

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Campaign #87V060000·1987-04-10

moderate

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

71.1 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 88 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.9 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.