1992 Ford Probe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Ford Probe. Newest first.
Note: driver's side (left) passive seat belt assembly. the rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Note: passenger side (right) seat belt assembly. the rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Owner complaints
79 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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. 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. She reference recall nhtsa campaign ID number: 96v172001, seat belts:front:webbing and stated the recall work was performed. she called the manufacturer and they have sent her several letters. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. updated 11/08/10 * bf the consumer stated she has been without the shoulder belt for about 1 year. Updated 11/10/10
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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 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 remedy in the diagnostic manual. There was a recall related to the failure (96v172001 seat belts:front:webbing). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000. Updated 07/06/10. *Lj the consumer stated the seat belt stopped working. Updated 09/21/10
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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…
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 informed that the repair could not be performed again free of charge due to the age of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The current mileage was approximately 108,000. Updated 7/06/10. *Lj updated 07/09/10.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Six months after purchasing a 92 probe V6 with 59,000 miles on it I had transmission trouble. The transmission began slipping one week when I was traveling to school and when I came home that weekend it wouldn't shift into any gear. after letting it sit I was able to bring it home, although it…
Six months after purchasing a 92 probe V6 with 59,000 miles on it I had transmission trouble. The transmission began slipping one week when I was traveling to school and when I came home that weekend it wouldn't shift into any gear. after letting it sit I was able to bring it home, although it shifted rough from neutral to 1ST and to second, then wouldn't shift into third at all. I had to use manual shift mode to keep it from shifting into third. while changing transmission fluid it we noticed a burnt oil smell to it. changing the fluid had little effect. the worst thing IS that I was also looking at a 91 grand am 4 cyl for $200 less. *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Drivers side (left) passive seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt has worn sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly has become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative. According the letter written by mr. Jonathan d. White recall…
Drivers side (left) passive seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt has worn sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly has become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative. According the letter written by mr. Jonathan d. White recall analysis division office of defect investigation safety assurance. "Ford IS responsible for the remedy of these vehicles from the date of aug 22, 1996 forward,regardless of vehicle age mileage or ownership." not giving an ending date. There recall involves 224,000 ford motor company vehicles 1990 through 1992 ford probe model equipped with front seat motorized (passive) shoulder belts as standard equipment and manufactured from aug 14, 1989 through feb 7, 1992. My vehicle was made nov 1, 1991 within the limits of the recall. recall no.96s48. I purchased the vehicle used. I called ford motor company at 800-392-3673. I was told that there were no recalls on my vehicle and the recalls are different in different states. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Seat belt broke. in 1996 there was a recall on the drivers side seat belt track, at that time the consumer seat belt was already broke, but was not included in the recall. the consumer wrote a letter to ford about the seat belt and eventually it was fixed under the recall. the passenger side…
Seat belt broke. in 1996 there was a recall on the drivers side seat belt track, at that time the consumer seat belt was already broke, but was not included in the recall. the consumer wrote a letter to ford about the seat belt and eventually it was fixed under the recall. the passenger side seat belt was checked and the mechanic stated it was fine. in 2000 the drivers side seat belt broke again, but this time the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Now the passenger seat belt IS broke, the consumer called ford to inquire about a recall for the passenger seat belt but was told there was no recall. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Automatic driver's seat belt IS inoperative. the shoulder strap IS jammed in the rail behind the shoulder of the driver. recall 96v172001 was issued on make,/model and year, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*ak *la
- Tires › Tread/belt
The consumer heard a noise from the vehicle, and he soon discovered the right rear tire had experienced tread separation. *jb
- Seat belts › Front
The seat belt was extremely tight.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both drivers side and passenger side shoulder belts lock up continuously. there was a recall on february 2, 1997 on both of them. the previous owner has had them replaced. both sides still lock up all the time preventing movement of any kind.*ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver's side headlamp switch failed. *Yh
- Power train › Manual transmission · Seat belts
The transmission failed while driving. nlm
- Seat belts
Automatic retractor does not retract, vehicle has been repaired under recall 96 v 172 000. dealer was notified. Please provide additional information.*ak
- Seat belts
Nhtsa recall ID# 96-v-172-002/ manufacturer's recall 96s99, automatic seat belt retractor on passenger's side IS stuck in one position. automatic seat belt IS suppose to retract back and forward across consumer when door IS opened and closed. passenger's side seat belt IS being replaced for…
Nhtsa recall ID# 96-v-172-002/ manufacturer's recall 96s99, automatic seat belt retractor on passenger's side IS stuck in one position. automatic seat belt IS suppose to retract back and forward across consumer when door IS opened and closed. passenger's side seat belt IS being replaced for second time. Dealer was notified, an drecall repairs were performed once. please provide the vehicle ID number and mileage.*ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's and driver's automatic seat belts are frozen. cables are jammed. There IS a recall 96v172000/ manufacturer's recall 96s48. recall IS no longer in effect, and there was nothing they could do. *ak at time of recall, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer who stated there were no problems, therefore no corrections needed to be made. *slc
- Seat belts
Passenger's automatic set belt came out of t track after hitting a deer. seat belt was in use at time. Passenger was thrown forward when belt broke. Had no airbags. No injuries. *ak
- Seat belts
Regarding ford recall # 96s48 and 96s99 - seat belt recall. dealership claims that they performed replacement of seatbelt track and motor assembly on february 25, 1997. however, the repair has failed just as the recall described the original problem. ford will not agree to fix this safety issue…
Regarding ford recall # 96s48 and 96s99 - seat belt recall. dealership claims that they performed replacement of seatbelt track and motor assembly on february 25, 1997. however, the repair has failed just as the recall described the original problem. ford will not agree to fix this safety issue claiming that the work has already been done. I contend that I received either faulty parts and / or shoddy workmanship from the dealership. can you help me resolve this issue with ford? thank you. Mi. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
While driving in traffic the vehicle stopped while making a left turn, the ignition was rewired, consumer believes these ignition problems are identical to the problems in california with the tfi module and request reimbursement. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle shutdown at highway speeds due to ignition, and started to run hot, causing damage to the motor. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers park in vertical position on windshield obscuring vision. Dealer replaced wiper motor assembly, wiper switch and harness. Total $820.87 for repairs. Seems to be a common problem-many probes being driven with wipers parked on windshield. Ford issued service bulletins #9546 and#9582. Can I get reimbursed from ford for this safety related repair? *Ak
- Seat belts
Motor belt needs replaced, the unit was replaced under recall two years prior and was working at the time of replacement, failure not covered under warranty. *mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Request information about 96s48 recall from ford and warrantywork from it. No safety defect (s) listed in summary. *ak
- Trailer hitches
Hitch that was attached to vehicle (dixie trailer hitch) IS not sufficient to carry 2,000 lbs as stated, attached to thin sheet metal. mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The oil pan seal was replaced by adams ford in belton missouri twice under warranty and once after the part replaced was out of warranty !!! Now the problem IS back again after just a little over a year and a half of driving!! Adams ford will not admit that there IS a problem and I believe that 4 times in 7 years IS a little much. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 false or partial…
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 false or partial engagement of the sector and pawl teeth, allowing the seatback to recline in a vehicular collision.odi believes that the alleged failure mode may be the result of progressive wear and tear of the seatback stop pin, the seatback stop, and other seat components in vehicles that are, on average, 17 years old.available data do not suggest that this has occurred with a notable frequency. Odi reviewed its consumer complaint data received over the last nineteen years and found no complaints of seatback collapse (with or without a vehicle collision) in the subject vehicles.considering the advanced age of the subject vehicles, it IS unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.the statutory requirement that the manufacturer provide a free remedy does not apply if the vehicle was bought by the first purchaser more than 10 calendar years before an order IS issued. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition IS denied.
- Automatic shoulder belt
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure.
- 3013200Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 612706Information regarding the recall 96s48 & 96s99 (motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly). *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing 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.
- 606451Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51769Recalls 96s48 & 96s99: 90-92 probe motorized seat belt rail & motor assy for recalls 96s48 & 96s99 are in extremely short supply- the rail & motor assembly are currently on back order with a very long lead time required to restock- it IS imperative that the instructions in the recall are followed completely and that the rail & motor assembly IS only replaced when instructed by the technical instructions- the majority of vehicles serviced under the recalls will require replacement of the rail (no motor) only, not a full assembly- rail (no motor) part number f72z-61610d45-a (lh) and f72z-61610d44-a (rh) are available and can be ordered by calling 1-800-325-5621- all rail & motor assembly replacements must be returned and are subject to charge back if replaced needlessly.
- 51719Recalls 96s48 and 96s99 - parts shortage - probe motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly are in extremely short supply.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50972Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots.
- 50944Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 50356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement.
- 46478The 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 part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 39218Malfunction indicator light may illuminate intermittently due to carbon deposits on the egr valve.
- 39119Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings.
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