no report yet
Front: webbing
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
1992 Ford ProbeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Probe, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Ford Probe has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
55Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Electrical system
4Engine and engine cooling
3Equipment
2Visibility
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Steering
2Suspension
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 55 | 3 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1992 Ford Probe recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: webbing
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other Probe year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Probe median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Ford Probe safety ratings
1992 Ford Probe 2-DR.HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford Probe, and the recalls they led to.
- SEATBACK RECLINE MECHANISM FAILURENo recall
- AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTNo recall
In owners' words
What Probe owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD PROBE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SHE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE ANY BOOKS ON HOW TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT.…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD PROBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT TO SECURE THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE BELT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD FOR THEM TO LOOK UP THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD PROBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 96V172001 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING) WAS PERFORMED IN 2007 BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE COMPLAINT DOES NOT EXPLAIN WHAT WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS…
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