1991 Ford Taurus vs 1991 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.
| Metric | 1991 Ford Taurus | 1991 Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 649 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 31 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 260 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 116 | 11 |
| Steering | 76 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 71 | 4 |
| Structure | 62 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 55 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
1991 Ford Taurus
1991 Plymouth Acclaim
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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.