1994 Ford Escort vs 1994 Ford Tempo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Escort | 1994 Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 279 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 63 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 79 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 54 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 15 |
| Power Train | 19 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 21 |
| Suspension | 18 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 14 |
1994 Ford Escort
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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.