1993 Ford Escort vs 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Escort | 1993 Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 379 | 71 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 59 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,170 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 109 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 12 |
| Power Train | 30 | 5 |
| Suspension | 19 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1993 Ford Escort
1993 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.