Interesting Facts About the Mercury Lynx
The Mercury Lynx debuted as the Mercury‑branded version of the first‑generation Ford Escort, which launched on October 3, 1980 for the 1981 model year. It holds the distinction of being the first front‑wheel‑drive car offered by Ford’s middle‑class Mercury brand, a notable shift for American Fords at the time.
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First Front‑Wheel‑Drive Model for Mercury
The Lynx was the inaugural front‑wheel‑drive vehicle from Ford’s middle‑class Mercury brand, marking the first time an American Ford was built with front‑wheel drive.
High Production Volume in the Mid‑1980s
In the 1986 model year, Mercury produced a total of 791,149 Lynx units, and U.S. sales for the calendar year 1986 reached 491,782 vehicles.
Shared Roots with the Ford Escort
The Mercury Lynx shared its platform and early‑year 1.6 L engine with the first‑generation Ford Escort, which was introduced in October 1980 and marketed by Lincoln‑Mercury as the Lynx.
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