Model year record

1992 Ford Probe

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 101 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts32
Seat belts: front: webbing12106,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor6
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Power train: automatic transmission369,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Suspension2
Tires2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Structure: body1
Tires: tread/belt1
Trailer hitches1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half 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.