1997 FORD PROBE PROBLEMS

Model Trims
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. Timing Belt Tensioner Recall:
- 1997 Ford Probe recall regarding timing belt tensioner issue, difficulties with getting repair done
- 1997 Ford Probe recall regarding timing belt tensioner issue, difficulties with getting repair done
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2. Transmission Issues:
- Mechanic says tires show similar characteristics to recalled Firestone tires
- Engine stalling, rough starts, recurring problem
- Transmission acting up, overdrive light flashing, harsh shifting
- Oxygen sensor failure
- Vehicle experiencing electrical failures, blown fuses
- Automatic transmission CD4E causing power loss, engine problems
- Mechanic says tires show similar characteristics to recalled Firestone tires
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3. Safety Concerns:
- Airbag deployment failure in accidents
- Vehicle stalling out unexpectedly while driving
- Vehicle caught fire in engine compartment, totalled
- Brakes locking up, causing collision
- Vehicle stalling unexpectedly, issue not determined by mechanic
- Airbag deployment failure in accidents
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4. General Mechanical Issues:
- Engine problems since owning car, crank but won't start
- Passenger front tire blowout, safety concerns with tires
- Squealing brakes, engine/transmission power loss
- Excessive wear on tires, rubbing noise
- Heating malfunction
- Bar protruding through driver's seat, potential injury risk
- Engine problems since owning car, crank but won't start
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5. Request for Investigation:
- Request for investigation into recurring vehicle issues, lack of response from manufacturer and dealers
- Request for investigation into recurring vehicle issues, lack of response from manufacturer and dealers
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