20
recalls
The Mercury Lynx has 20 recalls covering 8.02 million vehicles as reported; model year 1981 is covered by the most (10).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
20
Most for 1981: 10
Units affected
8.02M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Lynx by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 3.73M units
- Seat belts3 · 1.29M units
- Seats3 · 1.72M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 46K units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 31K units
- Electrical system1 · 7,000 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 481K units
- Equipment1 · 113K units
Mercury Lynx recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1988 Mercury Lynx recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1988 Mercury Lynx. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Lynx have?
20 recalls cover the Mercury Lynx, for 8.02 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Lynx?
Electrical system: named in 11 of the 24 safety complaints about the Mercury Lynx, then engine and engine cooling (6). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.