Mercury Engineering Analysis EA87005: FIRES

1986 Mercury Lynx

FIRES

Engine And Engine Cooling

Summary
Summary of information from manufacturer:the alleged fires result froma variety of causes.fire rate remains about the same despite majorchanges with 85-1/2 models.it believes that the fire rate is less thanindustry average.mfgr request copies of specific fire reports for trendanalysis.analysis:several areas of fire origin are mentioned.engine firesallegedly caused by leakage of flammable fluids (oil, gas, trans fluid).catalytic converters frequently cited as overheating.certain modelsare reported at a greater frequency.exp turbo reported most often on aper unit basis.status: Ir sent 2/19/88. Awaiting response.===

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Date Opened
DEC 01, 1986
Date Closed
OCT 31, 1989
NHTSA Recall #
89V095000
  • Status:
    RECALLED
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