1985 Mercury Lynx
US · Compact Cars
The 1985 Mercury Lynx is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (CALIF), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model) | |
| Displacement | 1.6 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 46 mpg (5.1 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
22 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 1.6L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.6L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.6L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.6L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.6L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 1.9L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.9L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.9L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.9L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 1.9L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- Lynx Wagon · 1.6L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Lynx Wagon · 1.6L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 1.6L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 1.9L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Lynx Wagon · 1.9L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 1.9L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 1.9L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 1.9L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Lynx Wagon · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
89V170000: SEATS
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
Reported October 13, 1989. View on NHTSA
89V095000: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
Reported June 12, 1989. View on NHTSA
85V054000: 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…
Remedy: ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
Reported May 1, 1985. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1986 Mercury Lynx
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · FWD
34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 1984 Mercury Lynx
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model)
39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1985 Mercury Lynx have?
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 1.6L 4-cylinder (CA model), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder ((CALIF)), 2.0L 4-cylinder (CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Mercury Lynx?
Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1985 Mercury Lynx front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1985 Mercury Lynx?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.