1995 FORD PROBE
4 recalls, 130 complaints - 91 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.
95E006002 Feb 24, 1995
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
Consequence
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
Complaint Statistics
130 total complaints
14 crashes 3 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
TIRES
Jan 11, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
I HAVE 3 OF THESE TIRES EACH LEAKS AIR AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE SIDEWALL, AROUND WHERE THE TREAD PORTION MATES WITH IT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD PROBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL PERTAINING TO LIGHTING FOR THE CONTACT'S TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS VEHICL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INVOLVING: THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER, INTERIOR LIGHTS, ETC. AS FAR AS SHE KNOWS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE WORKING. THE FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND THEY WERE FINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER JUST TWO DAYS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2003
O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, TRANNY BEGAN SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2-->3 AND THEN ALSO FROM 3-->4. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I HAVE NOW TOTALLY LOST 4TH GEAR.*AK THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Dec 14, 2004
WE WERE MAKING A 500 MILE TRIP TO GO TO A FUNERAL AND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG, STEEP GRADE THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION AND OBSERVED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I QUICKLY ADDED ENOUGH FLUID TO BRING THE LEVEL UP T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 2, 2005
Incident date: Dec 4, 2004
O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND NOTICED A POOR SHIFT PATTERN IN THE TRANSMISSION. A WEEK LATER I HAD NO REVERSE AND COULD NO LONGER DRIVE THE CAR. TRANSMISSION REPAIR COST $1400 TO $2200 DEPENDING ON WARRANTY VALUES. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE YET.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 9, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STALLING. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WON'T START. ENGINE CRANKS & SPARKS, BUT WILL NOT START. NO SMELL OF FUEL. MECHANIC CAN FIND NO PROBLEM. *LA
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM FAIRWAY TOYOTA OF ALBANY, GA. THE CAR IS FINANCED THROUGH MOTOR FINANCE OF JACKSONVILLE, FL. MY PAYMENTS PER MONTH ARE $315.25 FOR 30 MONTHS STARTING FROM JULY 2002. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT MY CAR AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND IT COULD GET... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY 1995 FORD PROBE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST RECENT - HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION'S HAVE NOW OWNED THE CAR FOR 20,000 MILES OR 3 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE SPENT OVER FOUR AND A HALF THOUSAND DOLLARS ON "PRE-MATURE" PROBLEMS. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 19, 2003
Incident date: Oct 17, 2003
'95 FORD PROBE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BLOWS 1 QT. FLUID/100 MILES ON LONG TRIPS. *LA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 14, 2003
THE STITCHES OF THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS COMING APART, LEAVING THE DRIVER UNRESTRAINED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN WASHED OR IN THE RAIN ! THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK FROM DAY ONE ! THE MOON ROOF HAS RUST ON IT ! THE HA... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
POWER STEERING GETS TIGHT. HAPPENS WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED TO THE RIGHT. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
PEDAL WILL STICK IN OPEN POSITION WHEN LETTING UP ON PEDAL. BRAKES WILL NOT SLOW DOWN CAR UNTIL AFTER 25 SECONDS OF APPLYING BRAKES HARD. THIS OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED BY FORD DEALER TECHS. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.TWICE,MORRIES FORD HAS BEE... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 3, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 22, 2002
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECOND ON RANDOM OCCASIONS DURING NORMAL AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DURING PARKING LOT MANUVERS, THE STEERING FEELS "HEAVY".*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF VEHICLE KEEPING COOL WITH AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, HE FELL SLEEP INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS AWAKENED BY SMOKE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED ON FIREWALL OF ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED WHICH HAS CAUSED OIL TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER IS NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OIL LEAKED ON THE HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. THE LOSS OF OIL STARVED THE ENG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
ENGINE /LIGHT COME ON &OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 4, 2001
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS I AM AFRAID OF IS MY TRANSMISSION FAILING. I HAVE PROBLEMS SPEEDING UP IN MY CAR. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT GO OVER 35MPH WITHOUT A DRAGGING FEELING. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I DRIVE OVER 50 MILES AT ONE TIME. I HAVE READ ABOUT ... Read more
TIRES
Apr 10, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC P20555R15 WITH ONLY 7,000 MILES, AFTER MARKET, TIRES. ONE OF TIRES HAD A CORD THAT SEPARATED, AND ON ANOTHER TIRE THERE WAS A SPLIT ON OUTSIDE WALL, CAUSING BUBBLE TO PROTRUDE OUT OF IT. *AK BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED AT NO COST. *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Mar 29, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND REPLACEMENT STARTED DOING THE SAME SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
CANNOT GET CAR OUT OF PARK, SHIFT MECHANISM GETS STUCK. DEALER SAYS I NEED NEW ONE, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CAR ONLY HAD 49,497 MILES WHEN ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 33, 575 MILES. NUMEROUS OTHER FAILURES STARTING AT APROXIMATELY 28, 000 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 9, 2001
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
OIL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, BECAUSE OF A FAULTY DESIGN, SO THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS. THIS HAS BECOME A COSTLY REPAIR, AND I KNOW MANY OTHER PROBE OWNERS VARYING FROM 1993 TO THE 1997 MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. MANY OF US HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED DEFECTS IN THE FACTORY PAINT, INCLUDI... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 23, 2000
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I'VE LOST COUNT, MY DRIVER SEATBELT HAS JUST COME UNDONE WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE PART THAT THE BUCKLE SNAPS INTO IS ALSO COMING APART. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE CALLED FORD ON THIS MATTER. I STILL HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY CAR. ONE DEALER SAYS NO IT IS NOT COVERED BUT IT IS DEFECTIV... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 28, 2000
NO SUMMARY
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
PASSENGERS SIDE STRUCTURAL ROOF SUPPORT CEILING WELDS BROKEN CAUSING IT TO ROCK AND MAKE THE KNOCKING SOUND. ET
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 2000
FAILURES INTERMITTENT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 23, 2000
NOTE: I REPORTED THIS ONCE ALREADY ABOUT 2-3 YEARS AGO...A SEARCH OF THE DATABASE INDICATES SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE ALSO REPORTED THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN AN INQUIRY YET- WHY NOT?? BASED ON MY RESEARCH, THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY FORD VARIABLE-ASSIST POWER STEERING PUMP- AT HIGH RPMS, ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 21, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
THERE WAS A HAIRLINE CRACK ON TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK. COMMON PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVING THE FUEL SYSTEM. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
DID ALL SCHEDUALED MAITINENCE ON TIME ...TRANSMISSION NEUTRALIZED ON FREEWAY.NO MOVEMENT IN ANY GEAR......REPAIR MAIN SAID HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF THAT PART FAILING LIKE THAT AND TO THAT EXTENT........OTHER PROBLEM.....IT IS DANGEROUS FOR A VEHICLE TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF OVERDRIVE WHILE IT I... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Mar 4, 2000
CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 15 MPH, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BURNING THE PASSENGER, AND BREAKING FRONT WINDOW. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG WAS UNDER RECALL 95E006000. DEALER SAID AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DOESN'T USUALLY BREAK WINDOWS. *AK
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 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, 1995 FORD PROBE
91 manufacturer communications from 83 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 4 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 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
0224
Feb 4, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
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
14936
May 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR GEAR RATIO OR HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2 / 2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SPEED SENSOR (TSS) REPLACEMENT. *TT
00182
Sep 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99249
Nov 29, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *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
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
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
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
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *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
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
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
982311
Nov 23, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *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
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
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *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
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
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
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
9759
Mar 3, 1997
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3162970218
Feb 18, 1997
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE. *TW
9746
Feb 17, 1997
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD
BC3204970214
Feb 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW
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
BC1026697230
Jan 23, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD
BC1023297230
Jan 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TOP OF ENGINE KNOCK NOISE WHEN STARTING A COLD ENGINE. *JD
9729
Jan 20, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NOISE - BUZZ/VIBRATION IN REVERSE AND/OR CLICKING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION ON RIGHT HAND TURNS DURING ACCLERATION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/6/97 WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TW
BC0304970201
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *JD
962614
Dec 16, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW
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
96254
Dec 2, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *TW
BC0422961119
Nov 19, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS OF TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF 3RD OR 5TH GEAR. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *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
BC0784961014
Oct 14, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT
BC0186960102
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE. THIS CONCERN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSAXLE & CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A PAN GASKET OR SEAL L
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
BC0180960102
Dec 1, 1995
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
UNKNOWN
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
95158
Jul 1, 1995
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE-CD4E-NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR NO 3RD GEAR-TRANSAXLES BUILT FROM 9/28/94 THROUGH 10/30/94 (SERIAL #421-0000 THROUGH 4303-9999). *SD
95155
Jul 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NOISE - RATTLE - FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING STOP - AND - GO ACCELERATION VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *SD
BC8994950705
Jul 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CONCERNS. *TW
9594
May 1, 1995
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
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
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
95611
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) - MOUNTING SURFACE ON PUMP BODIES INCORRECT. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
ONP/94B46
Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THE FRESH AIR INTAKE DUCT ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEALING TO PREVENT WATER FROM BEING INGESTED INTO THE ENGINE. *TW
9524
Jan 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW
94228
Oct 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY OF TRANSAXLE. *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.