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1991 Ford Probe vs 1991 Mercury Topaz

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.

Metric1991 Ford Probe1991 Mercury Topaz
NHTSA complaints17740
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)3238
Investigations63
Crash reports30
Fire reports69
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2419–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ProbeMercury Topaz
Seat Belts1428
Electrical System512
Visibility131
Engine and Engine Cooling56
Service Brakes, Hydraulic08
Vehicle Speed Control34
Suspension51
Fuel System, Gasoline15

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling05

Compare all Ford Probe vs Mercury Topaz years →

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.