1993 FORD PROBE
4 recalls, 249 complaints - 78 TSBs
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TUR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
93V058000 Apr 13, 1993
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER PIVOT PIN THAT JOINS THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUT TO THE BODY CAN SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO AN UNDERSIZED RIVET HEAD.
Consequence
PIVOT PIN SEPARATION CAUSES THE LIFTGATE TO DESCEND SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY IF SOMEONE IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy
REPLACE LIFTGATE STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAVING UNDERSIZED PIVOT PIN RIVET HEAD DIAMETERS WITH ASSEMBLIES WITH ADEQUATE PIVOT PIN RIVET HEADS.
Complaint Statistics
249 total complaints
23 crashes 10 fires 17 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 27 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 25 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 17 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 16, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD PROBE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS OCCASIONALLY ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TWO OR THREE MINUTES. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A F... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 17, 2007
Incident date: Jul 18, 1994
I HAVE OWED 2 1993 FORD PROBES AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE FIRST ONE WAS ONLY 1 AND A HALF YEARS OLD AND THERE'S A LOT MORE OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM THE O/D LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH AND THE CAR STOPS SHIFTING PROPERLY THEN YOU TAKE IT TO FORD DEALER OR ANY OTHER SHOP THEY SA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Nov 4, 2006
Incident date: May 2, 2006
ICM OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES THIS SUMMER (ALWAYS WHILE ON INTERSTATE), CAUSES THE CAR TO SHUT OFF WHILE AT 65+MPH, ALL POWER LOST (BRAKERS, STEERING, ACCELERATION). CAR ONLY AT 37,000 MILES DURING FIRST FAILURE. REPLACED ICM/DISTRIBUTOR (ICM BUILT INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR) WITH A NON-OEM PART. *JB
PARKING BRAKE
Nov 4, 2006
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
RELEASE OF HAND BRAKE ON FORD PROBE GT FAILS TO DISENGAGE THE REAR BRAKES, REAR WHEEL(S) NOW PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY LOCKED, CURRENT METHOD OF CORRECTION INVOLVES MANUALLY RELEASING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR (ALWAYS PARK DOWNHILL NOW).*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 26, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2005
I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 1993 FORD PROBE GT (V6-CYLINDER). I HAD 3 PREVIOUS NEW AND REBUILT COMPRESSORS REPLACED. THEY ONLY LASTED BETWEEN 1 AND 2 YEARS. EACH TIME COSTING ME BETWEEN $750 AND $1100 FOR LABOR AND TO REPLACE THE COMPRE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 25, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 1993 FORD PROBE FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE AIR BAG BE DISCONNECTED. *NM *NM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
WINDOW ASSEMBLY ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE BROKE WITHIN A WEEK APART. THE REAR HATCH DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON ITS OWN. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
I CAN'T EVEN GET ANYONE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION. I CALL EVERY SINGLE TRANNY SHOP I COULD FIND IN 3 TOWNS, NOT 1 WILL HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH A PROBLE TRANNY. THIS IS CRAZY, FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS, IF THEY HAVE A PRODUCT, WITH SUCH A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. I WISH I WOULD OF KNOWN,... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 10, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 93 FORD PROBE IS SHOT. THERE IS NO SERVICE STATION, ETC. THAT WILL EVEN TOUCH THE THING. THEY ARE KNOW FOR THIS AND YOU CAN'T EVEN GET SOMEONE TO WORK ON IT. FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2002
FUEL PUMP INERTIA CUT-OFF SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP IN A ROLLOVER OR SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CUT OF SWITCH ON MY PROBE CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP (AND THEREFORE THE ENGINE) AFTER HITTING MINOR BUMPS. DEALER IN SPEARFISH, SD., INSTALLED NEW CUT OFF SWITCH ON 10/9. IT FAILED THAT ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: Apr 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Feb 9, 2002
PIVOT PIN IN BOTH REAR CALIPERS CORRODES DUE TO FAULTY GASKET AND REAR BRAKES SEIZE AS A RESULT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
May 28, 2002
1993 FORD PROBE GT. BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE EACH SEIZED TWICE (BOTH CALIPERS WERE REBUILT BY A DEALER AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURES). WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THERE IS A BURNING BRAKE SMELL, THE ROTOR GLOWS ORANGE, THE ENTIRE WHEEL GETS EXTREMEMLY HOT, AND THE VEHICLE IS DESTABILIZED TOWARDS OVER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 14, 2000
THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 14, 2000
THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 20, 2001
THIS IS THE SECOND IGNITOR THIS CAR HAS HAD. THIS IS A DEFECT FROM FORD. IT IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE TO LET FORD GET AWAY WITH THIS INJUSTICE. PROBE OWNERS ALL HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM IT IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY FORD MOTORS.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 15, 2001
SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG OPERATION HAS GONE OUT, AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN USED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: May 13, 1999
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. NARROWLY MISSED ACCIDENT. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR.*AK
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 10, 2001
WHILE DRIVING RIM ON RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE SPLIT IN HALF. CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND, AND WAS TRYING TO GET VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THAT WAS WHEN RIM SPLIT, AND VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Sep 19, 1999
ALL OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE DISTRIBUTOR PROBLEMS FROM PAST CUSTOMERS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 21, 2001
THIS PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION--SAME AS THE CURRENT 'RECALL'. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTOR. I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF OVER $600. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE TSB WAS TO REPLACE THE THICK FILM IGNITION..... THIS HAPPENED AT 53000 MILES, WELL WITH. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
IT WAS A HOT DAY. WE HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE FOR APPROX 10 MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE RPM INDICATOR DROPPED TO ZERO BY THE TIME WE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS ALONE WAS A MIRACLE AS WE LOST COMPLETE POWER WITHIN SECONDS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLE AS THE D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
1993 FORD PROBE GT STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. I STALLED ON HOT DAYS AND COOL DAYS. THIS PROBLEM WAS PRIMED TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE MAIN PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE IN IGNITION COIL.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 20, 2001
CONSUMER WAS UNDER HATCHBACK FIXING SOMEETHING IN VEHICLE AND HATCHBACK COLLAPSED ON CONSUMERS BACK. CONSUMER WASN'T INJURED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
THIS HAS BEEN A VERY, VERY, COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1993 AND 1994 OWNERS OF THE PROBE GT. EACH FIX IS TEMPERAMENTAL. RECENT FORD RECALL IN CA ORDERED BY COURT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
IGNITOR INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER A THERMAL RESET I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR WHEREUPON IT WOULD RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES AND QUIT AGAIN. IT WOULD DO THIS UNTIL THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD WORK BECAME ZERO. THANKFULLY I HAD A REPLACEMENT READY.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Dec 18, 2000
THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Dec 18, 2000
THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 7, 2001
OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1999
I AM JUST WONDERING WHEN THE NEW ONES GOING TO FAIL. ITS STILL IN THE SAME SPOT-RIGHT NEXT TO THE HOT ENGINE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 7, 2001
OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Nov 24, 2000
THE IGNITOR MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL IT HAS A COUPLE OF MINTUES TO SIT. BUT NOW IT HAS FAILED FOR THE LAST TIME BECAUSE MY ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL I GOT A WHOLE NEW DISTRUBITOR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2001
Incident date: Apr 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH VEHICLE DROPPED ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Feb 20, 2001
THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READS LOW. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 22, 2001
AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED LOUD NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALER STATE LOW OIL PERSSURE WAS CAUSING LIFTER TO GO BAD. *AK LIFTERS DAMAGED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE DEALER RECOMMEND REPLACED OIL PUMP. REPLACE TIMING BELT DUE TO MILEAGE. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mar 7, 2001
THE STRUTS THAT SHOULD SUPPORT THE REAR HATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION HAVE NEVER WORKED, SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 30, 1996. I LEARNED JUST LAST NIGHT, FROM YAHOO.COM, THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 1993 FORD PROBES. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH MY DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BY ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Feb 27, 2001
RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 27, 2001
RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 26, 2001
Incident date: Jul 25, 2000
SEATBACK BENT/RETRACTED ON REAR INPACT. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED BUT I KEPT THE SEAT. I CAN PROVIDE A VIN IF NEEDED. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE THE SEAT FOR INSPECTION.*AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Feb 8, 2001
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS DO NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN HANDBRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES FRICTIONAL HEATING AND WARPED ROTORS. FORD UK HAS PAID FOR NEW CALIPERS, BUT FORD US HAS REFUSED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 22, 2001
Incident date: Jan 22, 2001
SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE DEFFECTIVE, AND FEMALE PART IS NOT HOLDING, UNRESTRAINING CONSUMER.*AK SEAT BELT FAILURE ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSED DOOR PANEL TO COME LOOSE ON DOOR. *YH
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 FORD PROBE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD PROBE
78 manufacturer communications from 70 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 4 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
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
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99183
Sep 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
6583
Jul 1, 1999
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE LEFT STEERING RACK BUSHING. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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
9871
Apr 13, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF A HARD START OR STALL CONDITION ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
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
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
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
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
9774
Mar 31, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
Mar 3, 1997
220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9758
Mar 3, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9733
Feb 3, 1997
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 181 OR P0171 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY- ROUGH IDLE- REDUCED POWER- HESITATION ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/19/95. *JD
BC0292970201
Feb 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT CONCERN. *TW
BC0304970201
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *JD
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
962611
Dec 16, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE - 2.5L - TAPPING NOISE FROM REAR CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT FRICTION GEAR - VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 4/16/92 AND 8/28/94. *TW
96254
Dec 2, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *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
BC0422961119
Nov 19, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS OF TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF 3RD OR 5TH GEAR. *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
BC0486961113
Nov 13, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
BC0304961101
Nov 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0684961024
Oct 24, 1996
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NEW OXYGEN SENSOR NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
BC0184960102
Dec 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
W/ 2.0L, ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A LIFTER BLEED DOWN CONCERN WHEN AT OPERATING TEMP & IDLING. AIR MAY ENTER THE OIL PASSAGE DUE TO AN UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN ON THE OIL PUMP CONTROL PLUNGER. FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/1/94 REFER TO TSB 9
BC0182960102
Dec 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
W/ 2.5L, INVESTIGATIONS HAVE PRODUCED UPDATED INFO. TO AID IN DIAGNOSING SPRING NOISE OUTLINED IN TSB 95-03-09. FRICTION SPRING NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR CYLINDER HEAD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE TIMING COVER W/ A SETHASCOPE. THE TAPPING N
BC0180960102
Dec 1, 1995
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
UNKNOWN
95215
Oct 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT MAY FLASH DURING WARM-UP AFTER A COLD SOAK. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC ALLOWING THE SYSTEM TO GO INTO CLOSED LOOP.
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
95174
Aug 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DOOR-GLOVE COMPARTMENT-IMPROVED LOCK ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE-PROBES THROUGH 7/1/94 AND ESCORT/TRACERS BUILT THROUGH 9/6/94 *SD
951014
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE - MODIFICATIONS TO CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON. *TW
9594
May 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
BC8895950401
Apr 1, 1995
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP DOOR OPERATION. *TW
BC2760950401
Apr 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
THE COMBINATION SWITCH/TURN SIGNAL LEVER, IN THE STEERING COLUMN, MAY BE SLOW TO CANCEL. *TW
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
BC8914950401
Apr 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
THE COMBINATION SWITCH/TURN SIGNAL LEVER MAY BE SLOW TO CANCEL AFTER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *TW
9558
Mar 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START DUE TO CORROSION OR SHORT TO GROUND AT A WIRING SPLICE. *TW
9557
Mar 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
REVISED EGR VALVE WIRING HARNESS. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9525
Jan 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NEW LEVEL DESIGN WATER PUMP. *TW
9523
Jan 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
94254
Dec 1, 1994
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START. *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.