1991 Ford Escort vs 1991 Mercury Topaz
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1991 Ford Escort | 1991 Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 327 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 38 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–28 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 104 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 71 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 59 | 5 |
| Power Train | 30 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
1991 Ford Escort
1991 Mercury Topaz
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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.