1995 Ford Probe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1995 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.
The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. If the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
Owner complaints
86 complaints10 involved a crash3 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
I have 3 of these tires each leaks air around circumference of the sidewall, around where the tread portion mates with it. *Tr
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford probe. the contact stated that the service indicator continuously illuminated. the mechanic was unable to diagnosis the failure. the manufacturer issued a recall pertaining to lighting for the contact's type of vehicle. the contact was notified that this…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford probe. the contact stated that the service indicator continuously illuminated. the mechanic was unable to diagnosis the failure. the manufacturer issued a recall pertaining to lighting for the contact's type of vehicle. the contact was notified that this vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact felt that the vehicle was not properly checked. the current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. *ak
- Electrical system
The consumer IS having problems with the electrical system, involving: the cigarette lighter, interior lights, etc. As far as she knows the brake lights, headlights, and dashboard lights are working. The fuses have been checked and they were fine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer just two…
The consumer IS having problems with the electrical system, involving: the cigarette lighter, interior lights, etc. As far as she knows the brake lights, headlights, and dashboard lights are working. The fuses have been checked and they were fine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer just two days ago, and the problem was not solved. This was the second time that the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. *ak *sb *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
O/d light started flashing, tranny began slipping when shifting from 2-->3 and then also from 3-->4. took to transmission shop, diagnosed with transmission failure. I have now totally lost 4TH gear.*ak this IS the 2ND transmission failure for this vehicle
- Power train › Automatic transmission
We were making a 500 mile trip to go to a funeral and when climbing a long, steep grade the interior of the car filled up with smoke. I stopped at the nearest service station and observed transmission fluid leaking out from underneath the vehicle. I quickly added enough fluid to bring the level up…
We were making a 500 mile trip to go to a funeral and when climbing a long, steep grade the interior of the car filled up with smoke. I stopped at the nearest service station and observed transmission fluid leaking out from underneath the vehicle. I quickly added enough fluid to bring the level up to normal. For the remainder of the trip, every time the transmission overheated, the smoke was quite noticable. When I returned home, I took the car to a garage and after many hours of labor, the mechanic told me I was in danger of transmission fire ,and all I could do was spend about $3,000 on transmission work. I haven't had the repairs done yet.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
O/d light began to flash and noticed a poor shift pattern in the transmission. a week later I had no reverse and could no longer drive the car. transmission repair cost $1400 to $2200 depending on warranty values. I have not repaired the vehicle yet.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle stalled. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the stalling. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle intermittently won't start. engine cranks & sparks, but will not start. No smell of fuel. Mechanic can find no problem. *la
- Power train
I purchased the car from fairway toyota of albany, ga. The car IS financed through motor finance of jacksonville, fl. My payments per month are $315.25 for 30 months starting from july 2002. I have had a mechanic to look at my car and I was told that the car transmission IS slipping and it could…
I purchased the car from fairway toyota of albany, ga. The car IS financed through motor finance of jacksonville, fl. My payments per month are $315.25 for 30 months starting from july 2002. I have had a mechanic to look at my car and I was told that the car transmission IS slipping and it could get worst. I feel like car dealership already knew this and I got stuck with the lemon that I have paid more for the car than what it IS worth. I did not have the best of credit when I purchase the car, however it doesn't give them the right to take advantage of people. I have paid $4,098.25 and I still owe atleast $5000.00. I tried to go and get another car and the car dealership informed me that I've paid more for the car than what it IS worth.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Steering › Rack and pinion · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
To whom it may concern: my 1995 ford probe has had a number of problems including one of the most recent - having to rebuild the transmission's have now owned the car for 20,000 miles or 3 1/2 years and have spent over four and a half thousand dollars on "pre-mature" problems. The amount does not…
To whom it may concern: my 1995 ford probe has had a number of problems including one of the most recent - having to rebuild the transmission's have now owned the car for 20,000 miles or 3 1/2 years and have spent over four and a half thousand dollars on "pre-mature" problems. The amount does not include general services. The car has now reached 87,000 miles. One does not expect a car with so little mileage to have so many problems. If I was able to afford a new car I would send my ford probe to the scrap yard, I would not want a stranger to suffer car problems as I have. But being a full time student who pays her own way I can little afford such costs as new transmissions a new car. I was not surprised to find in my research on-line that many probe owners are not happy with their cars. Conversations with mechanics; which have been many, have followed the same pattern, "its a ford with mazda parts,get rid of it, everybody has problems with ford cars, their terrible cars." after many expert opinions my question to you IS," why?" I look after my car,(i bought my car from a dealer who acquired the car from my friend) I now know so much about cars! why are such problematic cars allowed to be sold? Why are cars with so little mileage causing so much havic in peoples lives? This IS a question that must be investigated and corporations must be held responsible for so much grieve. It IS not fair on the consumer and as a government body I implore that you please take a serious and compassionate note of my complaint and complaint from other owners. It IS not fair. It IS not fair that people have no voice and no one cares to listen. Mass re- occurrence of car problems IS an issue that must be looked into. My windows rattle too - a noisy probe gift that irritates probe owners. I would greet a response happily in the mist of the realm of car darkness, faithfully, satchya farias. *cb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
'95 ford probe automatic transmission blows 1 qt. Fluid/100 miles on long trips. *la
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The stitches of the seat belt on driver's side IS coming apart, leaving the driver unrestrained. dealer notified. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Power train › Manual transmission › Lubricant · Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Structure · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
I am the only owner of the 1995 ford probe GT . From the start the car has been into a ford dealer over 25 times ! Ford has many service notice defects out on this car ! water gets inside the car when washed or in the rain ! The head gaskets leak from day one ! The moon roof has rust on it ! The…
I am the only owner of the 1995 ford probe GT . From the start the car has been into a ford dealer over 25 times ! Ford has many service notice defects out on this car ! water gets inside the car when washed or in the rain ! The head gaskets leak from day one ! The moon roof has rust on it ! The hatch back shocks are worthless ! The alarm comes on when it wants to ! The cv axles leak trans oil ! Ford made a new cv boot to stop the oil leaks ! No one ever told me ! the brake rotors were replaced at 30000 miles ! Plug wires were replaced at 16500 miles ! Engine has a ticking noise ! The trans throw out bearing IS going bad ! The car only has 45000 miles !!!!!!! the cd player went out two days ago . The windows go up and down on their own ! the drivers seat belt does not work ! The cruise control takes off by itself ! The exhaust system was replaced by ford 2 times ! moon roof leaks and knocks ! ac control switch gets very hot ! rear wiper IS loose ! Paint IS peeling !all of these problems at only 45000 miles !!!!!!!!! the car IS now out of warranty ! I think I should get more than 45000 miles out of a new car ! Ford needs to replace this 45000 mile lemon ! the reason it only has 45000 miles IS we can not drive the car most of the time ! we do not want to die in this lemon ! *jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering gets tight. Happens when exiting a highway at high rate of speed to the right. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Pedal will stick in open position when letting up on pedal. brakes will not slow down car until after 25 seconds of applying brakes hard. This occurs at various speeds and the problem cannot be duplicated by ford dealer techs. It has happened 4 times in the last 6 months.twice,morries ford has been unable to find the problem. mr
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While traveling on highway and without prior warning steering column locked up. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The steering wheel locks up for about 2-3 second on random occasions during normal and highway speeds. during parking lot manuvers, the steering feels "heavy".*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer was inside of vehicle keeping cool with air conditioner running, he fell sleep inside of vehicle, and was awakened by smoke. Fire department stated that fire started on firewall of engine. dealership was aware of problem. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pressure sensor has malfunctioned which has caused oil to leak into engine compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer. dealer IS not providing any assistance. *Ak the consumer states that the oil leaked on the hot catalytic converter and could have caused fire. The loss of oil starved the engine resulting in noisy valve lash adjusters. The dealer was not contacted on this event. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine /light come on &off while driving. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I have had so many problems with my car. the biggest problems I am afraid of IS my transmission failing. I have problems speeding up in my car. sometimes it will not go over 35mph without a dragging feeling. the overdrive light comes on when I drive over 50 miles at one time. I have read about…
I have had so many problems with my car. the biggest problems I am afraid of IS my transmission failing. I have problems speeding up in my car. sometimes it will not go over 35mph without a dragging feeling. the overdrive light comes on when I drive over 50 miles at one time. I have read about other probe transmissions failing at 40&50,000 miles and now I am afraid to drive my car. I know that cars are not supposed to do that. I am not a mechanic, I do not know much about cars, only about what I have already replaced in my probe. can you please check up on this matter. that maybe the transmissions put in these cars are not that reliable. the fact that the transmission needs to be replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles, IS not written in the owner's guide. if that was the case I would never of purchased this car. I bet IS you picked 5 probes(that have not been "suped up" you would find that they all have simalar problems. I am not just writing for myself, but also for my friends that have similar problems with thier probes. please contact me and let me know what I can do before my own transmission fails. *ak
- Tires
Cooper lifeliner classic p20555r15 with only 7,000 miles, after market, tires. One of tires had a cord that separated, and on another tire there was a split on outside wall, causing bubble to protrude out of it. *Ak both tires were replaced at no cost. *slc
- Seat belts
Driver's seat belt did not retract. was replaced under warranty, and replacement started doing the same shortly after installation. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Cannot get car out of park, shift mechanism gets stuck. dealer says I need new one, not covered under warranty. car only had 49,497 miles when entire engine had to be replaced. front disc brake caliper had to be replaced at 33, 575 miles. numerous other failures starting at aproximately 28, 000 to present. *ak
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.
- 6090198This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly.
- 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
- 630631Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble codes 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, p0731, p0732, p0734, p0741 and p01744.
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 620232Some vehicles equipped with CD4E auto transaxles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes for gear ratio or harsh and delayed 1-2 / 2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine speed sensor (tss) replacement.
- 618586Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston.
- 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.
- 606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 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.
- 603725Minimal clearance of the CD4E transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult.
- 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.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 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.
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