1993 Ford ProbeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 205 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.4× the Probe median · #2 of 9 years by complaints

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints20544 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem48Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Ford Probe has problems

205 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

48Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury

32Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury

25Air bags11 crash/fire/injury

23Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury

17Power train

12Parking brake

11Service brakes, air

9Steering

9Structure

3910 other systems13 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic	48	2
Electrical system	32	4
Air bags	25	11
Engine and engine cooling	23	3
Power train	17	0
Parking brake	12	0
Service brakes, air	11	0
Steering	9	0
Structure	9	3
10 other systems	39	13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 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

Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Recall 93V-058 · Apr 13, 1993 · 3,700 vehicles

Risk. PIVOT PIN SEPARATION CAUSES THE LIFTGATE TO DESCEND SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY IF SOMEONE IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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

77 32317779 20516686 52 27 1

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'99

Avoid
Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1993 Ford Probe safety ratings

1993 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

1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Ford Probe, and the recalls they led to.

May 4, 1998
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRESSQ98008 · closed May 8, 1998
No recall

In owners' words

What Probe owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKES WHICH ARE MADE WITH NON-ABSESTOS, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO RUSTED THROUGH AND A SQUEAKING NOISE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY RESULT A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 866983 · Aug 7, 2000

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK
Complaint 833876 · Jan 21, 1999

THE BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED AT EVERY 20,000 MILES OR LESS, WHICH MAY CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 829902 · Nov 2, 1998

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