Model year record

1990 Ford Probe

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 378 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V172001

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
224,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-06
Owners notified
1996-10-11

Defect description

NOTE: DRIVER'S SIDE (LEFT) PASSIVE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V172002

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
224,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-06
Owners notified
1996-10-11

Defect description

NOTE: PASSENGER SIDE (RIGHT) SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V159000

Vehicle speed control: linkages

Component
Vehicle speed control: linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,900
Reported to NHTSA
1989-09-25
Owners notified
1989-10-13

Defect description

THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

THROTTLE MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN FULLY TO IDLEPOSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

PLACE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON DELIVERY HOLD UNTIL REPAIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts148104,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing55130,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3872,097 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3180,000 mi
Seat belts: front10125,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5
Electrical system: ignition4110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Vehicle speed control4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Structure: body: door3
Air bags: frontal2
Electrical system: wiring2110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger2110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Power train2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1110,000 mi
Equipment172,097 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1110,000 mi
Parking brake1110,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1110,000 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: hub1110,000 mi

The 1989 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.