1985 Mercury Lynx GS 2dr Hatchback
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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 1985 Mercury Lynx GS 2dr Hatchback is a 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,188 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Lynx measures 166.0 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,084 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,188 ($21,711 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 13-in. steel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,084 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mercury Lynx GS 2dr Hatchback 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury LYNX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 1989 · SEATS
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
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
NHTSA campaign 89V170000
Jun 12, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence: ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
NHTSA campaign 89V095000
May 1, 1985 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
NHTSA campaign 85V054000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury LYNX
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury LYNX (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
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 1985 MERCURY LYNX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.