1996 FORD PROBE
4 recalls, 77 complaints - 85 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.
96V090000 Jun 3, 1996
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THE SUPPLEMENTARY AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT, "DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION." THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTI... Read more
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.
Remedy
A NEW CAUTION LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL OR, IF THEY WISH, CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Complaint Statistics
77 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 19, 2011
Incident date: Nov 5, 2010
REPLACED RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW PART FROM O'REILLY AUTOPARTS STORE ON 8/31/10 AND ON 11/05/10 THE BALL JOINT CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE NEW CONTROL ARM MAKING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. DEFECTIVE NEW PART, REPLACED IT AGAIN ON 11/09/10 WITH ANOTHER NEW REPLACEMENT PA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 16, 2008
Incident date: Jul 11, 2008
LT FRONT SPRING BROKE & PUNCTURED THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE MAKING IT GO FLAT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SECOND TIME. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 18, 2006
Incident date: Oct 20, 2006
1996 FORD PROBE SE AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE,SAME AS MAZDA 626 ALL OF THESE CARS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT COST THOUSANDS TO FIX,CHECK THE INTERNET,WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL?
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND AS SOON AS I GOT UP TO SPEED PAST 30 MILES PER HOUR IT KICKED INTO TO GEAR REALLY HARD AND I COULD FEEL THE TRANSMISSION BARELY SLIPPING INTO GEAR..AND HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP FLUSHED IT WAS OVER HEATING THOUGHT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT BUT IT WAS CHECKED AND FINE SO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND AS SOON AS I GOT UP TO SPEED PAST 30 MILES PER HOUR IT KICKED INTO TO GEAR REALLY HARD AND I COULD FEEL THE TRANSMISSION BARELY SLIPPING INTO GEAR..AND HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP FLUSHED IT WAS OVER HEATING THOUGHT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT BUT IT WAS CHECKED AND FINE SO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND AS SOON AS I GOT UP TO SPEED PAST 30 MILES PER HOUR IT KICKED INTO TO GEAR REALLY HARD AND I COULD FEEL THE TRANSMISSION BARELY SLIPPING INTO GEAR..AND HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP FLUSHED IT WAS OVER HEATING THOUGHT IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT BUT IT WAS CHECKED AND FINE SO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 20, 2006
Incident date: Mar 30, 2006
I HAVE A 96 FORD PROBE THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC . WITH IT BEING AN AUTOMATIC IT WOULD SEEM THAT THEY WOULD NOT GO BAD COMPARED TO A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'VE BEEN READING THAT A LOT OF THE MAZDA/FORD TRANSMISSION ARE TERRIBLE AND PEOPLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 22, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
1996 FORD PROBE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ( SAME AS MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION . ITS BEEN REBUILT 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW NEEDS A 3RD , ONLY 120000 MILES AND ALL THAT!!! COSTS THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!! *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 28, 2004
Incident date: Nov 24, 2004
I OWN A 96 FORD PROBE WITH A CD4E TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY 66000 MILES ON IT. A FEW DAYS MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO ACT UP. IT WOULD REV HIGH THEN SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR, WHEN ATEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, IT JUST WOULDN'T. THIS CAUSES MY CAR TO ONLY GO A BLISTERING SPEED OF 45MPH?!? THIS TRANSMISS... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR RIM EXPLODED. CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Oct 12, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ENGINE CRANKED BUT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. ALSO WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. MECHANIC REPLACED THE GROUND WIRE AND DISTRIBUTOR, BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2003
THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHEN A TURN WAS MADE. *JB
EQUIPMENT
Oct 21, 2002
Incident date: Jun 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THEIR IS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CV JOINTS HAD BROKEN, GOT PART REPLACED. PROBLEM REOCCURED TWICES SINCE THEN. DEALER CONTACTED. TS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Apr 17, 2002
WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. I LOST ALL ABILITY TO MOVE IN ANY OF THE FORWARD GEARS, AND STRUGGLED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ON THE SHOLDER, I DISCOVERED I COULD ONLY MOVE IN REVERSE, ALL OF THE FORWARD GEARS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO LEEMYLES,... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 14, 2002
Incident date: May 21, 2002
LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE (DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND/OR CORROSION) GOING OVER CURB. TIRE PUNCTURED; CAR NOT DRIVEABLE. TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF FRONT COIL SPRING & COMPONENTS. SPENT ADDITIONAL $$ TO HAVE CORRESPONDING RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACED (AS SAFETY PRECAUTI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 9, 2002
Incident date: Apr 14, 2002
CD4E TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO INHERANT DESIGN PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 6, 2002
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THERE IS OIL LEAKING INTO THE SPARK PLUG CYLINDERS. A TUNE UP WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. OIL CONTINUES TO SEEP INTO THE SPARK PLUG CYLINDERS, AND THIS IS CAUSING A DEGRADATION IN PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ROUGH OPERATION. WHAT IS MOST INTERESTING, HOWEVER, IS THAT MY CAR IS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 21, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AND HESITATES WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION STALLS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, STALLS, AND MAKES A TICKING NOISE, THE OIL PUMP AND MOTOR WERE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, THIS IS A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 21, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AND HESITATES WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION STALLS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, STALLS, AND MAKES A TICKING NOISE, THE OIL PUMP AND MOTOR WERE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, THIS IS A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 11, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 20MPH HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BIG BANGING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P20555R15 (FTX 2SR). *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 4, 1998
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOWLY LOSE POWER. DEALER IDENTIFIED TRANSMISSION AS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: Sep 18, 2001
BOTH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND CAMSHAFT SENSOR REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
PREVIOUSLY HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER/AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND OTHER MINOR ITEMS REPAIRED IN 04/1999. NOW 2 YEARS LATER I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST SEEM RIGHT THAT THE SAME MAJOR PROBLEM WOULD ARISE AGAIN SO SOON UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE IN THE EMISSION OF MY CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
PREVIOUSLY HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER/AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND OTHER MINOR ITEMS REPAIRED IN 04/1999. NOW 2 YEARS LATER I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST SEEM RIGHT THAT THE SAME MAJOR PROBLEM WOULD ARISE AGAIN SO SOON UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE IN THE EMISSION OF MY CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
PREVIOUSLY HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER/AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND OTHER MINOR ITEMS REPAIRED IN 04/1999. NOW 2 YEARS LATER I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST SEEM RIGHT THAT THE SAME MAJOR PROBLEM WOULD ARISE AGAIN SO SOON UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE IN THE EMISSION OF MY CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
PREVIOUSLY HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER/AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND OTHER MINOR ITEMS REPAIRED IN 04/1999. NOW 2 YEARS LATER I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST SEEM RIGHT THAT THE SAME MAJOR PROBLEM WOULD ARISE AGAIN SO SOON UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE IN THE EMISSION OF MY CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
MY O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, I TOOK IT IN AND PAID $300 TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION. . ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, I TOOK IT BACK, THEY CHARGED $65 MORE AND TOLD ME THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND SOLENOIDS WERE BAD. NEED TO REPLACE WHOLE TRANSMISSION AT ABOUT $3000. HAPPENED ON MY 95 FORD... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
MY O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, I TOOK IT IN AND PAID $300 TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION. . ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, I TOOK IT BACK, THEY CHARGED $65 MORE AND TOLD ME THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND SOLENOIDS WERE BAD. NEED TO REPLACE WHOLE TRANSMISSION AT ABOUT $3000. HAPPENED ON MY 95 FORD... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 15, 2001
Incident date: May 2, 2001
GEARS WOULD SHIFT BY THEMSELVES, AND TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND SLOWLY BREAK DOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Feb 27, 2001
ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. BEFORE I COULD PULL OVER THE NEEDLE WENT BACK DOWN INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT OVERHEATING. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. THEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED PICKING UP SPEED. THE NEXT THING I KNEW WAS THAT MY CAR JUST WOULDN'T NOT MOVE ANY FA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Dec 4, 2000
WATER PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Nov 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON THE PANEL. ABS SENSOR ASSEMBLY IS MAIN PROBLEM. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS OTHER DEFECTIVE PROBLEMS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON THE PANEL. ABS SENSOR ASSEMBLY IS MAIN PROBLEM. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS OTHER DEFECTIVE PROBLEMS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 6, 2000
Incident date: May 24, 2000
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL/PASSENGER'S SIDE COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPOLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 26, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN JULY 1999, BY THE DEALER. THE BLUE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING TODAY, SO I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD ONLY GAURANTEE THE NEW TRANSMISSION FOR 12 MONTHS/OR 12000 MILES. I HAVE APPROX. 20000 ON THE NEW TRANSMISSION,SO THEY SAID THERE WO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Feb 26, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 2000
I AM HAVING A REPEATED PROBLEM OF THE TRUNK HOOD FALLING AND SMASHING YOUR HEAD. USUALLY I TRY TO HAVE SOMEONE HOLD IT OPEN FOR ME, BUT WHEN IN A HURRY I FORGET AND END UP WITH A CONCUSSION. *AK
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Dec 8, 1999
Incident date: Jan 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 8, 1999
Incident date: Jan 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 8, 1999
Incident date: Jan 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 19, 1999
THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE GEARS ARE HARDER TO SHIFT. THE 5TH GEAR FEELS AS IF IN 3RD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 19, 1999
THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE GEARS ARE HARDER TO SHIFT. THE 5TH GEAR FEELS AS IF IN 3RD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 16, 1999
I HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY GOODYEAR BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. INITIALLY ITWAS THOUGH TO BE THE CV JOINT, BUT WAS DEFINATELY CONFIRMED AS THE RACK AND PINON ASSEMBLY. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT I DID ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. THE CA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
SEAT BELT HAS EXTENDED BEYOND FORD'S MAXUMUM SPECS, REVEALING A "REPLACE IMMEDIATELY" NOTICE ATTACHED TO BAS EOF SEAT BELT WEBBING. WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1998
BELTS WERE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH, AND TURNING ON EXIT, A REPLACED BELT BROKE, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK. THE DEALER CONTACTED AND WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HWY 288 AT 70 MILES PER HOUR MY POWER STEERING BELT BROKE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOCK. I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT ON TO HWY 6 AND LUCKILY I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE BELT AND ALL KINDS OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, BLINDING ME AND MAKING ME THINK THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. AL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 1999
Incident date: Oct 16, 1997
THE ACCELERATOR MECHANISM WAS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND THE HOSE NEXT TO THE ACCELERATOR MECHANISM WAS TURNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE BEND IN THE HOSE CAUGHT THE ACCELERATOR AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, IN WHICH IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 18, 1999
Incident date: Dec 10, 1998
I CHAGNED MY OIL REGULARLY AND A ROD INSIDE THE ENGINE BROKE. I HAD NO INDICATION ON MY CONTROL PANEL OF ANY ENGINE PROBLEM OR OIL ISSUES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
DRIVERS SIDE RESTRAINING SYSTEM REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY RETRACTOR.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 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 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
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, 1996 FORD PROBE
85 manufacturer communications from 82 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 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
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
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *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
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
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
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *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
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
985016
Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1407 IS STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
9812016
Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE FALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1407 IS STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY.
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
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
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *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
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
983151
Feb 19, 1998
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES WITH A P0421 CODE STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CALIBRATION WHEN REPROGRAMMING. *AK
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
BC2372970501
May 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A HARD TO START/LONG CRANK TIME CONCERN ON 96-97 PROBE VEHICLES MAY BE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN. *TW
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
9751
Mar 3, 1997
220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *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
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
BC3220970212
Feb 12, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL CODE - P0421 - DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS. *TW
9735
Feb 3, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *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
BC1030597020
Feb 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PAINT BLISTER, PEEL OR CRACK CONCERNS. *JD
BC1026997020
Feb 1, 1997
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2.0L WITH THE MIL ON AND CODE P0421. *JD
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
BC0327972301
Jan 23, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING CODE 32 MAY BE CAUSED BY ALL INADEQUATE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND THE CLOCK SPRING. *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
BC1010397020
Jan 2, 1997
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
HARD TO START/LONG CRANK TIME CONCERN ON 96-97 VEHICLES DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN. *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
962511
Dec 2, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96254
Dec 2, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *TW
BC0327961129
Nov 29, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
CONCERNS OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING CODE MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND THE CLOCK SPRING.
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
96245
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW
96245
Nov 18, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW
BC0304961101
Nov 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
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
BC0763961016
Oct 16, 1996
151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SHOULDER BELT THAT IS SLOW TO RETRACT MAY BE CAUSED BY A TWIST IN THE SEAT BELT WEBBING BEHIND THE 'B' PILLAR TRIM. *TT
BC0760961016
Oct 16, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
WAVE SPRING LOCATED UNDER THE FORWARD ONE-WAY CLUTCH IN NO LONGER ONE PIECE. IT HAS BEEN 'SPLIT'. *TT
BC0784961014
Oct 14, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5191961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *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
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
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.