1993 FORD PROBE PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Probe 2.2 GT (147 Hp)
Probe 2.2i (111 Hp)
Probe 3.0 i V6 (147 Hp)
Probe 2.0 16V (117 Hp)
Probe 2.5 V6 24V (165 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Transmission:
- $100 speed sensor caused $2,500 transmission replacement per dealership
- Automatic transaxle has an unexplained defect, most repair businesses will not touch these cars
- $100 speed sensor caused $2,500 transmission replacement per dealership
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2. Brakes:
- Both rear brake calipers seizing, causing the entire wheel to get extremely hot
- ABS brake failure, also replaced left rear brake caliper
- Both rear calipers seized due to deteriorated handbrake pivot-pin seal
- Rear brake calipers seized, resulting in brake failure
- Both rear brake calipers seizing, causing the entire wheel to get extremely hot
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3. Airbag:
- Airbag did not deploy during front-end collision at 55 mph
- Airbag sensor failed
- Airbag monitor failed
- Airbag did not deploy during front-end collision at 55 mph
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4. Ignition:
- Ignitor inside distributor failed multiple times, causing the engine to stall
- Distributor system failed, causing the vehicle to shutdown
- Igniter failed, causing the car to stall at highway speeds
- Ignitor inside distributor failed multiple times, causing the engine to stall
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5. Suspension:
- Front coil spring broke while driving
- Rack and pinion locking up while making turns
- Front coil spring broke while driving
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6. Stalling:
- Vehicle stalls at intersections, mostly in cold weather
- Vehicle stalls at ten mph or below
- Vehicle stalls in traffic without warning
- Vehicle stalls at intersections, mostly in cold weather
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7. Electrical:
- Short in alternator caused vehicle to catch on fire
- Electrical short in wiring caused vehicle to catch on fire in the dash area
- Short in alternator caused vehicle to catch on fire
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8. Miscellaneous:
- Oil pressure gauge reads low
- Interior ticking noise coming from the engine
- Problem with noisy throw-out bearings, bearing replaced once
- Car was rear-ended, no rear seatbelts present
- Paint has a lot of tiny little cracks
- Vehicle caught on fire near fuel tank
- Oil pressure gauge reads low
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9. Brakes (Repeated Issue):
- Both rear brake calipers seized multiple times
- Rear brake drum locking up on cold mornings
- Parking brake not releasing, causing rear calipers to overheat
- Both rear brake calipers seized multiple times
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10. Air Conditioning:
- Continuous problems with air conditioning compressor
- Air idle bypass valve failed, causing loss of power steering, speed, and engine control
- Continuous problems with air conditioning compressor
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11. Hatchback:
- Hatchback assembly struts malfunctioned, causing the hatchback to fall unexpectedly
- Hatchback strut failed, causing hatchback to fall
- Hatchback hit consumer on the head and back
- Hatchback assembly struts malfunctioned, causing the hatchback to fall unexpectedly
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12. Windows:
- Rear hatch door will not stay open on its own
- Window assembly on both drivers and passengers side broke within a week apart
- Window molding failed
- Rear hatch door will not stay open on its own
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774