Model year record

1994 Ford Probe

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

Ford Probe, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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All Ford Probe recalls by year

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