Model year record

1994 Ford Probe

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 207 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V169000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
217
Reported to NHTSA
1993-10-15
Owners notified
1993-10-08

Defect description

IF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THAT SEATING POSITION, THE AIR BAG CAN DETACH FROM, AND DEFORM, THE MOUNTING BRACKET.

Safety risk

INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAGWOULD BE IMPEDED BY THE DAMAGE TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND WOULD REQUIRE MOREEXPENSIVE REPAIR WORK. THIS MAY DETER THE VEHICLE OWNER FROM HAVING THE REPAIRMADE AND THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG INSTALLED, WHICH WOULD PLACE FUTURE PASSENGERSAT HIGHER RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEW AIR BAG MODULE WITH A SLIGHTLY REVISED DOOR TO IMPROVE FIT AND APPEARANCE WILL BE INSTALLED AND A DOUBLER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO MORE SECURELY RETAIN THE MODULE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2370,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2296,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition15
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11
Air bags: frontal9
Engine and engine cooling: engine899,000 mi
Seat belts7153,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Parking brake4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Unknown or other484,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline384,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Parking brake: conventional3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Wheels3
Air bags2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling2220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system284,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical2
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable260,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Tires2166,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train184,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure168,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar175,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about 1.5 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.