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1991 Ford Escort Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 327 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Ford Escort, 3% of the 327 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine is needing to be replaced due to the crankshaft is cracked, thrust bearing is worn out, oil pan dropped off, and the flywheel is nearly all cracked.”

NHTSA complaint #555379, filed 2000-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003220%
2002412%
200157%
20001010%
1999258%
1998359%
1997428%
1996115%
1995275%
1994228%
19933610%
1992127%
199193%
199033%
198943%
198821%
198612%
198514%
198415%
1983229%

Other parts of the 1991 Ford Escort

Electrical system
104 complaints
Seat belts
71 complaints
Fuel system
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Escort

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology