1983 Mercury Lynx Wagon Base MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1980s Mercury Lynx front by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Lynx by Bull-Doser., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980s Mercury Lynx rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Mercury Lynx Wagon Base MT is a 69-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 69 horsepower.
The Lynx Wagon measures 169.4 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC CVH I4, carbureted |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 69 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (MTX-II) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.4 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Mercury Lynx Wagon 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 1983 Mercury LYNX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 1985 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY ALLOW TWISTED WEBBING TO ENTER THE RETRACTOR HOUSING AND JAM THE RETRACTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED RETRACTOR WOULD INTERFERE WITH WEBBING RETRACTION AND WITHDRAWAL. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE.
Remedy: A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
NHTSA campaign 85V067000
Jun 15, 1984 · SEATS
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
NHTSA campaign 84V071000
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
Sep 16, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DURING A CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK AND THE METAL FILLER PIPE VENT TUBE WAS CUT, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
NHTSA campaign 82V088000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Mercury LYNX
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Mercury LYNX (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 MERCURY LYNX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.