1995 Ford Escort vs 1995 Mercury Mystique
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 | 1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Mercury Mystique |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 576 | 335 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 214 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 75 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–29 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,650 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mercury Mystique |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 152 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 129 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 93 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 73 |
| Power Train | 36 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 17 |
| Suspension | 37 | 36 |
| Steering | 19 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 7 |
| Overheating | 7 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
1995 Ford Escort
1995 Mercury Mystique
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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.