Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1992 vs 1993 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 407 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 133.1% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 1992 share | 1993 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 13.8% | 26.3% | ▲ 12.5 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19.4% | 8.3% | ▼ 11.1 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 20.6% | 11.5% | ▼ 9.1 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | 1.3% | 4.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 3.0 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.1 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 5.0% | 7.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5.6% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 1.3% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | not reported | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 7.5% | 5.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12.5% | 11.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | not reported | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | not reported | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts smaller share |
| PARKING BRAKE | not reported | 0.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 82.5% | 68.4% | ▼ 14.1 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING and SUSPENSION
Campaign components: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 17 → 16
- ◆ Injuries
- 6 → 27