1993 Ford Probe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1993 Ford Probe. Newest first.
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 associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower pivot pin that joins the liftgate gas strut to the body can separate from the lower strut mounting bracket due to an undersized rivet head.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Pivot pin separation causes the liftgate to descend suddenly, resulting in an injury if someone IS struck by the liftgate.
Remedy
Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.
Owner complaints
205 complaints21 involved a crash8 involved a fire15 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford probe. while driving 60 mph, the fuel control light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. the contact was occasionally able to restart the vehicle after two or three minutes. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and advised her to take the vehicle to a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford probe. while driving 60 mph, the fuel control light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. the contact was occasionally able to restart the vehicle after two or three minutes. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and advised her to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for a proper diagnosis. as of november 16, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 74,550 and current mileage was 75,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I have owed 2 1993 ford probes and both have had the same transmission problem. The first one was only 1 and a half years old and there's a lot more out there with this problem the o/d light starts to flash and the car stops shifting properly then you take it to ford dealer or any other shop they say new transmission needed. *Jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Icm overheated several times this summer (always while on interstate), causes the car to shut off while at 65+mph, all power lost (brakers, steering, acceleration). car only at 37,000 miles during first failure. replaced icm/distributor (icm built inside distributor) with a non-oem part. *jb
- Parking brake
Release of hand brake on ford probe GT fails to disengage the rear brakes, rear wheel(s) now partially or completely locked, current method of correction involves manually releasing from underneath the car (always park downhill now).*jb
- Unknown or other
I've been having problems with the air conditioning compressor ever since I've owned my 1993 ford probe GT (v6-cylinder). I had 3 previous new and rebuilt compressors replaced. they only lasted between 1 and 2 years. each time costing me between $750 and $1100 for labor and to replace the…
I've been having problems with the air conditioning compressor ever since I've owned my 1993 ford probe GT (v6-cylinder). I had 3 previous new and rebuilt compressors replaced. they only lasted between 1 and 2 years. each time costing me between $750 and $1100 for labor and to replace the compressor, o-ring, condenser, pull a vacuum, recharge the system, etc. I was informed by all of my ac repair guys that the problem was a small $10 valve on the compressor that had a limited 1-2 year life built-in to it by the ford manufacturer. ford calls this a known design flaw. this valve IS not available to the public. evidently it's only available to authorized ford compressor rebuilders. ford has not taken any steps to fix this valve design flaw. so, when my compressor (valve) went out for the 4TH time, I decided to try repairing it myself. this IS what I did to repair my air conditioner myself for only a small fraction of the cost 1). I put in leak detector to verify that only the valve was leaking. it was. 2). I sanded and cleaned the end of the defective valve. 3). I put jb weld on the end of the valve to plug up the hole. 4). I recharged the system with freon. that's it. 4 easy steps and my air conditioner IS blowing like gangbusters again for less than $50. you would think that ford compressor manufacturers would have fixed this valve by now, or maybe my air conditioner repair guys could have just plugged-up the hole in the valve with jb weld just like I did. but noooooooo! that would be to easy, and they wouldn't make a ton of money off me. it seems that they are all in it to make major bucks off of the supposed design flaw of a valve.
- Air bags
The air bag light in the consumer's 1993 ford probe flashed intermittently. the consumer request that the air bag be disconnected. *nm *nm
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Window assembly on both drivers and passengers side broke within a week apart. the rear hatch door will not stay open on its own. *ak
- Power train
I can't even get anyone to work on this transmission. I call every single tranny shop I could find in 3 towns, not 1 will have anything to do with a proble tranny. This IS crazy, ford or mazda should be paying for this, if they have a product, with such a well known problem. I wish I would of known, never would of bought it!
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly
Automatic transaxle on my 1993 probe GT has an unexplained defect. most repair businesses will not even touch these cars due to reputation. after $500 in diagnostic fees, the problem was ruled unexplained by aamco.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission in my 93 ford probe IS shot. There IS no service station, etc. That will even touch the thing. They are know for this and you can't even get someone to work on it. Ford or mazda should be paying for this. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump inertia cut-off switch IS designed to shut off the electric fuel pump in a rollover or serious accident. The cut of switch on my probe cut off the fuel pump (and therefore the engine) after hitting minor bumps. Dealer in spearfish, sd., installed new cut off switch on 10/9. It failed that…
Fuel pump inertia cut-off switch IS designed to shut off the electric fuel pump in a rollover or serious accident. The cut of switch on my probe cut off the fuel pump (and therefore the engine) after hitting minor bumps. Dealer in spearfish, sd., installed new cut off switch on 10/9. It failed that afternoon. I installed a third switch I brought from rapid city, sd. Ford dealer and it failed twice. Vehicle quits running creating a hazardous situation particularly on roads with limited or no shoulder to pull over. To get vehicle running again I must pull over, open hatchback and press the reset button. A very hazardous situation IS created when vehicle quits running unexpectedly. This has occurred 10 times with 3 switches (all from ford, part number #xf3z-9341-aa first inertia switch). *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769769
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 40 mph consumer ran into an embankment head-on. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. contacted dealer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Pivot pin in both rear calipers corrodes due to faulty gasket and rear brakes seize as a result.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
1993 ford probe GT. Both rear brake calipers have each seized twice (both calipers were rebuilt by a dealer after the initial failures). when the failure occurs there IS a burning brake smell, the rotor glows orange, the entire wheel gets extrememly hot, and the vehicle IS destabilized towards…
1993 ford probe GT. Both rear brake calipers have each seized twice (both calipers were rebuilt by a dealer after the initial failures). when the failure occurs there IS a burning brake smell, the rotor glows orange, the entire wheel gets extrememly hot, and the vehicle IS destabilized towards oversteer. the brake pads are destroyed very quickly resulting in inoperative rear brakes (including the emergency brake). the brake rotor may also warp due to heat damage. it IS difficult to immediately diagnose the failure correctly since it initially just seems like a loss of engine power. the problem IS caused by a rubber seal (handbrake pivot-pin seal) that deteriorates prematurely allowing moisture and contamination to enter the caliper where IS causes the needle bearings to corrode. it therefore only effects probe models with rear disc brakes (probe GT). ford revised the rear calipers on probe gt's manufactured after 5-jan-1995 to correct the defect although earlier models were never corrected.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Automatic transmission
The distributor went out without warning. it has been noted to fail on these engines as the recall for prior years. in addition, the transmission has a habit of failing. for more additional information and complaints, please go to www.probetalk.com. there are hundreds, possibly thousands of others who have complained about their distributors and transmissions failing at relatively low miles.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
This IS the second ignitor this car has had. this IS a defect from ford. it IS both dangerous and unacceptable to let ford get away with this injustice. probe owners all have had this problem it IS a defect and should be fixed by ford motors.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Sensor for the airbag operation has gone out, airbag has never been used.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalled in traffic without warning. Narrowly missed accident. Towed to dealership. Told it was a faulty distributor.*ak
- Wheels › Rim
While driving rim on right passenger's side of vehicle split in half. Consumer heard a sound, and was trying to get vehicle to the side of the road, that was when rim split, and vehicle fell to ground. contacted ford, and they stated nothing could be done. *ak *tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
All owners should have been notified of the distributor problems from past customers. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
This problem was with the ignition--same as the current 'recall'. I have the original distributor. I had to replace it at a cost of over $600. Several months later, the tsb was to replace the thick film ignition..... This happened at 53000 miles, well with. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
It was a hot day. we had been on the interstate for approx 10 minutes when the vehicle began to lose power. The rpm indicator dropped to zero by the time we made it to the side of the road. This alone was a miracle as we lost complete power within seconds. The mechanic diagnosed the proble as the…
It was a hot day. we had been on the interstate for approx 10 minutes when the vehicle began to lose power. The rpm indicator dropped to zero by the time we made it to the side of the road. This alone was a miracle as we lost complete power within seconds. The mechanic diagnosed the proble as the distributor. We've just learned that the tfi (thick film module) IS being questioned as faulty in some makes of fords. the complaints have sparked recall cries all over the country. we had a new distributor installed yesterday, august 13, 2001. It has the same tfi module mounted on the distributor that the previous faulty distributor had. So, are we riding in another time bomb for a possible accident where we could possibly sustain injury or even loss of life. I sure hope not.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
While driving on a freeway at 60 mph rpms started to drop. vehicle started to lose power and die. consumer felt this was very dangerous because they were on the highway. took to dealer, and they said it was distributor. consumer replaced tfi module ,and replaced it with same part. there may be a defect in design of part. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
1993 ford probe GT stalled while driving without any warning. the stalls seems to occur randomly. I stalled on hot days and cool days. this problem was primed to cause a serious accident. the main problem appeared to be in ignition coil.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Audio system fires
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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.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3013200Unknown
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 610700Information on servicing the left steering rack bushing.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 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.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601339Concerns of a hard start or stall condition on some vehicles.
- 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.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 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.
- 601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums.
- 601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda IS now approved for warranty and service use.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51941Transaxle- 4EAT- harsh shift from 1ST to 2ND gear- 2.0L (1993 only) and 2.5L (1993-95) engines.
- 51931Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip.
- 51911Transaxle- 4EAT- harsh shift from 1ST to 2ND gear- 2.0L (1993 only) and 2.5L (1993-95) engines.
- 51659Malfunction 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.
- 51592Harsh 1-2 upshift concern.
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