1986 Mercury Lynx Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Mercury Lynx, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While parked next to garage, started up engine, left in park , returned, flames were shooting out from underhood, used pails of water to put out fire, cause unknown, not inspected by dealer or fire department.”
NHTSA complaint #808627, filed 1997-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3 | 60% |
| 1985 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1986 Mercury Lynx
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Mercury Lynx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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