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1990 Ford Taurus vs 1990 Plymouth Acclaim

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1990 Ford Taurus1990 Plymouth Acclaim
NHTSA complaints38160
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)6730
Investigations80
Crash reports2911
Fire reports258
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2119–24
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord TaurusPlymouth Acclaim
Engine and Engine Cooling7816
Structure680
Air Bags4113
Steering512
Power Train428
Electrical System416
Vehicle Speed Control300
Seat Belts245

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling230
Rust / corrosion170
Steering problems120
Airbag warning light90
Clunking / rattling80
Hesitation / surging60
Overheating50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.