1993 Ford Escort vs 1993 Mazda Protege
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 | 1993 Ford Escort | 1993 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 379 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 20 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,170 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 109 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 4 |
| Power Train | 30 | 2 |
| Visibility | 20 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
1993 Ford Escort
1993 Mazda Protege
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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.