1989 FORD PROBE PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Electrical Issues

  • Car cranks but won't start, no spark, no fuel pressure
    
  • Throttle position sensor fault reported
    
  • ECM replaced with no change in situation
    
  • Electrical short under the hood causing fire
    
  • Alternator belt bracket assembly faulty
    
  • Antilock brake computer failure causing brakes to lock up
    

• 2. Seat Belt Issues

  • Seat belt not retracting
    
  • Seat belt retractor sticking or failing
    
  • Shoulder belt failure
    
  • Driver's side seat belt will not retract
    
  • Seat belt failure causing dangerous situation
    

• 3. Transmission Problems

  • Automatic transmission failures
    
  • Replaced automatic transmission multiple times
    
  • Transmission slipping/hesitating in 1st/2nd gears
    

• 4. Brake Issues

  • Brake failure, faded to the floor, replaced master cylinder
    
  • Brakes failed causing rear-end collision
    

• 5. Window Regulator Issues

  • Power window motor broken
    
  • Driver's side window regulator failing
    
  • Window regulator failure on passanger side
    

• 6. Engine Issues

  • Camshaft seized due to lack of lubrication
    
  • Engine valve failures
    
  • Engine belts failed
    
  • Engine fires while driving
    

• 7. Other Mechanical Failures

  • Muffler rusted
    
  • Radiator issues, plastic top failed causing burns
    
  • Upper plate holding the strut disintegrated
    
  • Worn hub replaced
    
  • Windshield wiper failure, wipers do not stay down or set properly