Mercury Lynx

Mercury Lynx

Overview
Manufacturer	Mercury (Ford)
Also called	Ford Escort
Production	1980–1987
Model years	1981–1987
Assembly	Wayne, Michigan Milpitas, California Edison, New Jersey Oakville, Ontario, Canada Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Ford CE14 platform
Related	Ford EXP Ford Tempo Mercury LN7 Mercury Topaz
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 l (98 cu in) CVH I4 1.9 l (116 cu in) CVH I4 2.0 l (122 cu in) Mazda RF diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed IB4 manual 5-speed MTX-III manual 3-speed FLC ATX automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.2 in (2,393 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercury Bobcat
Successor	Mercury Tracer

The Mercury Lynx is a compact car that was produced by Mercury for model years 1981 to 1987. It was a rebadged version of the Ford Escort. In 1987, the Lynx was dropped after slumping sales (although at one point, it was Mercury's best-selling car). In 1988, Mercury launched the Tracer as the Lynx's replacement. The Tracer was based on the Mazda 323, was built in Mexico and Japan (depending on model), and shared nothing with the Lynx.

1985 ¹⁄₂–1987 Mercury Lynx 3-door hatchback
1985 ¹⁄₂–1987 Mercury Lynx wagon
1986 Mercury Lynx 5-door hatchback

External links

Mercury, a division of Ford Motor Company, 1939–2011

Category Vehicles

Final models (2010-2011)	Grand Marquis Mariner Mariner Hybrid Milan Milan Hybrid

Historic models	Bobcat Brougham Capri Colony Park Comet Commuter Custom Cougar Cyclone Eight LN7 Lynx M-Series Marauder Marquis Medalist Meteor Monarch Montclair Montego Monterey (car) Monterey (mini-van) Mountaineer Mystique Park Lane Brougham S-55 Sable Topaz Tracer Turnpike Cruiser Villager Voyager Zephyr

Concept cars	Messenger Meta One My XM-800

« previous — Mercury passenger vehicle timeline, 1980–2011
Type		1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s
Type		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1
Coupe
	Sport compact	Capri											Capri								Cougar
	Sport compact			LN7
	Personal luxury	Cougar			Cougar						Cougar
Sedan	Subcompact	Bobcat	Lynx							Tracer
	Compact												Tracer						Tracer
		Zephyr				Topaz				Topaz							Mystique
		Monarch
	Mid-size		Cougar		Marquis			Sable						Sable				Sable				Sable						Milan
	Full-size	Marquis																							Marauder		Montego			Sable
	Full-size				Grand Marquis									Grand Marquis						Grand Marquis					Grand Marquis
Station Wagon	Subcompact	Bobcat	Lynx							Tracer
	Compact	Zephyr											Tracer						Tracer
	Mid-size			Cougar	Marquis			Sable						Sable				Sable				Sable
	Full-size	Colony Park
Light truck
	SUV																										Mariner			Mariner
	SUV																		Mountaineer					Mountaineer				Mountaineer
	Minivan														Villager						Villager					Monterey

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