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1994 Ford ProbeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 166 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Probe, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Probe median · #3 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints16634 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage88kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Ford Probe has problems

166 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic331
Power train292
Electrical system267
Engine and engine cooling253
Seat belts133
Air bags1110
Parking brake111
Fuel system, gasoline92
Steering71
10 other systems274

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

1 recall

1994 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

Air bags: frontal

Recall 93V-169 · Oct 15, 1993 · 217 vehicles

Risk. INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAGWOULD BE IMPEDED BY THE DAMAGE TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND WOULD REQUIRE MOREEXPENSIVE REPAIR WORK.

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

1994 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

1994 Ford Probe safety ratings

1994 Ford Probe 2-DR 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 1994 Ford Probe, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE OIL PUMP FAILUREDP98005 · closed Aug 27, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Probe owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD PROBE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS WERE RUSTED, WHICH PREVENTED THEM FROM MOVING. AS OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2007, THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10203360 · Sep 18, 2007 · 104,948 miles
BRAKE CALIPER IS FREEZING IN THE CLOSED POSITION WHICH CAUSES THE DISC BRAKE TO OVERHEAT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 976647 · Dec 15, 1995
PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE IS USELESS. BOTH CALIPERS REPLACED BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE FROZEN. BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND THEN PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKED FOR A FEW DAYS AND NOW DOES NOT WORK AGAIN. AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS, I ASSUME THAT I HAVE THE SAME…
Complaint 758022 · Feb 9, 2002

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