1990 FORD PROBE
4 recalls, 378 complaints - 41 TSBs
96V172001 Sep 6, 1996
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
NOTE: DRIVER'S SIDE (LEFT) PASSIVE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.
96V172002 Sep 6, 1996
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
NOTE: PASSENGER SIDE (RIGHT) SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.
93E035000 Oct 13, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Defect Description
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Consequence
IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
89V159000 Sep 25, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THROTTLE MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN FULLY TO IDLEPOSITION.
Remedy
PLACE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON DELIVERY HOLD UNTIL REPAIRED.
Complaint Statistics
378 total complaints
11 crashes 7 fires 22 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 148 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 55 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 38 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 31 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 10 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Aug 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD PROBE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS RETRACTORS WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE SEAT BELTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 182,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 3, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD PROBE. APPROXIMATELY SIX YEARS AGO THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO USE THE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERRED TO SAFETY RECALL # 96V172002 C... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Dec 8, 2006
Incident date: Dec 7, 2006
DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRACK. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
WHEELS:HUB
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAU... Read more
EQUIPMENT
May 24, 2005
Incident date: May 24, 2005
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RESTRAINT (SHOLDER HARNESS) DOESN'T FUNCTION. 1990 FORD PROBE LX. WAS ISSUE OF A RECALL IN 1996. SUBJECT RESTRAINT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY. SECOND REPAIR TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO RECAL AND WAS PAID FOR BY OWNER. THIRD FAILU... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 24, 2005
Incident date: May 24, 2005
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RESTRAINT (SHOLDER HARNESS) DOESN'T FUNCTION. 1990 FORD PROBE LX. WAS ISSUE OF A RECALL IN 1996. SUBJECT RESTRAINT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY. SECOND REPAIR TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO RECAL AND WAS PAID FOR BY OWNER. THIRD FAILU... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
May 2, 2005
Incident date: May 2, 2005
THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #96V172001) IS NOT BEING HONORED BY THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE, ALTHOUGH THE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF THE CAR IS THE SAME, THE VIN NUMBER DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE MANUFACTURER DATABASE ASSOCIATING IT WITH THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO HONOR THE RECALL S... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 27, 2004
SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT SECURE THE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 1996. SHOULDER BELT WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR SHOULDER BELT UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
POWER SHOULDER RESTRAINT HAS JAMMED ON DRIVER SIDE AND WILL NOT RETRACT TO SECURE THE DRIVER. I FOUND A FORD SAFETY RECALL # 96V-172 TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. I PRINTED A COPY AND HANDED IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO SAID THERE WERE NO SAFETY RECALLS FOUND ON MY SON'S FORD PROBE'... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 2, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
RECALL 96V172001, WHILE PARKING/DRIVING, PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO LOCKING POSITION CREATING A REAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE PASSENGER. THE DEALERSHIP (DOHERTY FORD, FOREST GROVE, OR) WAS NOTIFIED, BUT REFUSED TO ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE, ALLEGEDLY... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Mar 8, 2004
RECALL 96V172001, WHILE PARKING OR DRIVING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE LOCKING POSITION. *AK THE PART HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER RESTRAINT WOULD BE COMPROMISED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. *SC *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 29, 2003
PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAME OFF THE TRACK. THE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 28, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
FORD DEALER WILL NOT HONOR OR REPAIR SAFETY RECALL ON SHOULDER BELT SAFETY ISSUE. LOCAL FORD DEALER: PHIL LONG FORD, COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO 1565 AUTO MALL LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO 80920 719-572-2300. CONTACTS ASSISTANCE SERVICE MANAGER MIKE COPE 719-572-2245. SERVICE DIRECTOR MERK MARSHAL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
May 20, 2003
Incident date: May 20, 2003
THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO RETRACT. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 8, 2003
Incident date: May 8, 2003
THE RECALL REMEDY WHICH WAS PERFORMED REGARDING THE SHOULDER BELT 96 V 172 001 FAILED. *JB
SEAT BELTS
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 20, 2003
THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT TRACK FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE. SCC
SEAT BELTS
Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Mar 18, 2003
THE MOTOR INSIDE OF THE SEATBELT WILL COME ON BUT THE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACTOR AT ALL. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
SEAT BELTS
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
DEALER, AUBURN MOTORS IN AUBURN, IN. PHONE# 260/925-3100 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL 96V172002 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jun 29, 2002
WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, WITHOUT ANY BRAKING ACTION. CONSUMER USED PARK BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT THE DEALER WHO SOLD HIM THE VEHICLE, HAD GOTTEN THE BRAKE LINE FIXED, BUT NOT THE GREASE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 28, 2002
AFTER RECALL96V172002 REPAIRS WERE DONE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 28, 2002
SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 13, 2002
Incident date: May 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALERSHIP SAD IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 9, 2002
THE RIGHT SIDE SEATBELT GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T LOCK INTO PLACE. FORD MOTOR CO. SAID CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO THEY WOULD NOT FIX THIS RECALLED PART. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 11, 2001
DRIVERS SIDE 3 POINT AUTOMATIC SEATBELT QUIT WORKING, MOTOR RUNS BUT BELT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACK ON TRACK, REPLACE OR FIXED PROBLEM THREE TIMES. IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF, BY THE TIME IT WAS DISCOVERED THE FAN BLADES, FAN SHROUD, MOTER... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 11, 2001
DRIVERS SIDE 3 POINT AUTOMATIC SEATBELT QUIT WORKING, MOTOR RUNS BUT BELT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACK ON TRACK, REPLACE OR FIXED PROBLEM THREE TIMES. IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF, BY THE TIME IT WAS DISCOVERED THE FAN BLADES, FAN SHROUD, MOTER... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 18, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
THE RETRACTING MOTORS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SHOWS NO RECALL AUTHORIZATION FOR NO CHARGE REPAIRS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF RESTRAINT.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Sep 21, 2001
RECEIVED RECALL 96V172001 AND CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS. SHOULDER BELT WAS REPAIRED, BUT 4 YEARS LATER, SHOULDER BELT HAD FAILED AGAIN. CANNOT USE SHOULDER BELT WHEN DRIVING. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2000
MY FINGERS BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUCKLE FOR THE SHOULDER STRAP AND THE TRACK ALONG WHICH THE BUCKLE SLIDES. THE FINGERS WERE CRUSHED AND THE INDEX FINGER WAS CUT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE KNUCKLE. I HAD TO PULL MY FINGERS OUT AFTER STR. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 15, 2001
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 96V-172, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A REPLY OR REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 1, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
ELECTRICAL CLUSTER MODULE SHORTED OUT, AND DASHBOARD FOR SPEED PANEL AND LIGHT OIL GAUGE DOESN'T OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
GAS, SPEEDOMETER, AND OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD ARE OUT. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UP IT SHOWS AND BLINKS OUT. CONSUMER CAN'T TELL IF THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON GAS OR HOW FAST THEY'RE GOING. CONSUMER IS TAKING IT IN 04-01-2001.*AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
GAS, SPEEDOMETER, AND OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD ARE OUT. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UP IT SHOWS AND BLINKS OUT. CONSUMER CAN'T TELL IF THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON GAS OR HOW FAST THEY'RE GOING. CONSUMER IS TAKING IT IN 04-01-2001.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
GAS, SPEEDOMETER, AND OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD ARE OUT. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UP IT SHOWS AND BLINKS OUT. CONSUMER CAN'T TELL IF THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON GAS OR HOW FAST THEY'RE GOING. CONSUMER IS TAKING IT IN 04-01-2001.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 12, 2001
Incident date: Apr 12, 2000
CONSUMER HAD REPAIR WORK DONE ON RECALL 96V172002 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 96V172002. HOWEVER, CORRECTIVE ACTION DID NOT REPAIR DEFECT, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. SHOULDER ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT MOVE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING DOOR.*... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 22, 2001
Incident date: Mar 22, 2001
AFTER CLOSING DOORS THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT OPERATE, LEAVING CONSUMER UNLATCHED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT SOLUTION HAD BEEN MADE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 6, 2001
RECALL REPAIR 96V-172 WAS PERFORMED (JAN 97) ON ALL SAFETY RESTRAINTS WHICH WAS TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES WITH NEW BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY, NOW (OCT 00) THE LEFT SIDE RESTRAINT IS INOPERABLE, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT ONLY THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED NOT THE TRACK, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS THEIR DECISION OF WHAT P... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 FORD PROBE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD PROBE
41 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
13714
Jan 1, 2000
151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL 96S48 & 96S99 (MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RAIL AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY). *MJS
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
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
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3131972197
Feb 21, 1997
150000 SEAT BELTS
RECALLS 96S48 AND 96S99 - PARTS SHORTAGE - PROBE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RAIL AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY ARE IN EXTREMELY SHORT SUPPLY. *TW
BC1031197020
Feb 1, 1997
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
RECALLS 96S48 & 96S99: 90-92 PROBE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RAIL & MOTOR ASSY FOR RECALLS 96S48 & 96S99 ARE IN EXTREMELY SHORT SUPPLY- THE RAIL & MOTOR ASSEMBLY ARE CURRENTLY ON BACK ORDER WITH A VERY LONG LEAD TIME REQUIRED TO RESTOCK- IT IS
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962516
Dec 2, 1996
105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
AXKE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
RCL/94E54
Feb 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
VEHICLES MAY BE RELEASING EXHAUST EMISSIONS THAT EXCEED FEDERAL AND CANADAIAN STANDARDS. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9535
Feb 1, 1995
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO CARBON DEPOSITS ON THE EGR VALVE. *TW
9523
Jan 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *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
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
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT
There is no summary currently available
DP98005
Opened: Jun 4, 1998 , Closed: Aug 27, 1998
ENGINE OIL PUMP FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ98008
Opened: May 4, 1998 , Closed: May 8, 1998
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
PE96027
Opened: Apr 16, 1996 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM
EA94032
Opened: Sep 8, 1994 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE94039
Opened: May 4, 1994 , Closed: Sep 8, 1994
PASS.RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE91124
Opened: Sep 9, 1991 , Closed: Dec 23, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91013
Opened: Nov 14, 1990 , Closed: Jan 22, 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89166
Opened: Sep 15, 1989 , Closed: Dec 22, 1989
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).
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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.