The service and repair manual for the 1987 Mercury Lynx — 1.9L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercury published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.9L I4 — SOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GS Hatchback 2-Door · GS Hatchback 4-Door · GS Wagon 4-Door · L Hatchback 2-Door · XR3 Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 5 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Lynx manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,456
- Accessories & Equipment 134
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 217
- Body & Frame 19
- Maintenance 119
- Brakes 52
- Restraints 17
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 125
- Electrical 191
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 151
- Transmission 67
- Engine Performance 1,090
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Lynx
- Seats · 89V170000This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleratio.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Mercury has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Lynx. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Lynx manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Lynx?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.9L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the GS Hatchback 2-Door, GS Hatchback 4-Door, GS Wagon 4-Door, L Hatchback 2-Door, XR3 Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercury published for this year.
What 1987 Lynx problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Lynx, covering seats, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercury dealers.
Does it include 1987 Lynx wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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