1982 Mercury LN7 Base MT
The 1982 Mercury LN7 Base MT is a 70-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 70 horsepower.
The LN7 measures 170.3 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,047 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC 1.6 L CVH I4, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (MTX-I) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.3 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 50.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,047 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Mercury LN7 Base MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Mercury LN7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 22, 1983 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Remedy: ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
NHTSA campaign 83V063000
May 11, 1982 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V045000
Jul 7, 1981 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE FRONT AND REAR SHELLS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY JOINED. IMPROPERLY JOINED BOOSTER SHELLS MAY SEPARATE EITHER PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Remedy: ALL DEFECTIVE BOOSTERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V084000
Apr 7, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET APPLICABLE MINIMUM FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". DURING A 30 MPH REAR IMPACT TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED BY VEHICLE.
Remedy: REVISED FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V047000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 MERCURY LN7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.