AI Damage1987 Mercury Lynx: common problems
Owners of the 1987 Mercury Lynx filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and seats. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 25% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.9 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · diesel · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle has two cracks in the top inner wheel well, causing alignment probelms.
Frame cracked near the wheel in front of the vehicle on the passenger side.
Smoke was seen from the steering column once while being driven. Please describe.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lynx has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mercury Lynx?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, seats, steering. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1987 Mercury Lynx?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1987 Mercury Lynx from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1987 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.