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1988 FORD PROBE

0 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1988 FORD PROBE

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
98246 Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9582 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582 Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD PROBE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP07001 Opened: Jul 30, 2007 — Closed: Dec 5, 2007
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1989
SEATBACK RECLINE MECHANISM FAILURE
ON JUNE 29, 2007, NHTSA RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. RICHARD H. MCSWAIN OF MCSWAIN ENGINEERING INC., REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE SEATBACK RECLINER FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE PETITIONER IDENTIFIED A FAILURE MODE INVOLVING BYPASS OF THE SEATBACK STOP PIN WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FA... Read more
RQ98011 Opened: Jul 31, 1998 — Closed: Feb 16, 1999
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1990
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT
There is no summary currently available
DP98005 Opened: Jun 4, 1998 — Closed: Aug 27, 1998
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1994
ENGINE OIL PUMP FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ98008 Opened: May 4, 1998 — Closed: May 8, 1998
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1993
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
PE96027 Opened: Apr 16, 1996 — Closed: Sep 30, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM
EA94032 Opened: Sep 8, 1994 — Closed: Sep 30, 1996
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1990
PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE94039 Opened: May 4, 1994 — Closed: Sep 8, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
PASS.RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE91124 Opened: Sep 9, 1991 — Closed: Dec 23, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91013 Opened: Nov 14, 1990 — Closed: Jan 22, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89166 Opened: Sep 15, 1989 — Closed: Dec 22, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FIRE
There is no summary currently available

FORD PROBE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD PROBE across all model years (1989–1997).

32 Total Recalls
1,490 Total Complaints
10 Investigations
99 Reported Crashes
49 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

FORD PROBE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 0 1 View
1997 4 38 View
1996 4 77 View
1995 4 130 View
1994 4 207 View
1993 4 249 View
1992 3 101 View
1991 4 198 View
1990 4 378 View
1989 1 103 View
1984 0 1 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View