1991 FORD PROBE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

198

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 6 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 FORD PROBE

The 1991 FORD PROBE has received a total of 198 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (72 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontwebbing (32 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (24 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 FORD PROBE

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1991 FORD PROBE, potentially affecting up to 456,000 vehicles.

Recall 96V172001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

| 224,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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

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Recall 96V172002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

| 224,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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

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Recall 93E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

| 300 vehicles affected

Defect: THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Consequence: IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

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Recall 91V016000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 7,700 vehicles affected

Defect: BRACKETS MOUNTING AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN UNDERSTRENGTH SPOT WELD.

Consequence: SHOULDER BELT COULD FAIL IN A COLLISION INCREASING THERISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: INSTALL TWO BOLTS IN THE BRACKETS TO PREVENT SHOULDER BELT FAILURE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 FORD PROBE

198 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD PROBE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 72 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 32
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 24 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 15
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11128305 | SEAT BELTS | | 80,000 miles
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK ON THE TRACK TOWARDS THE BACK OF IT'S TRACK AND NO LONGER MOVES OR ENGAGES.
#10303610 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | | 113,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD PROBE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 113000.
#10187450 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | | 100,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD PROBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY JAMMED AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 96V172001 DUE TO THE VIN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 100,000.*AK
#10174070 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | 174,356 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING A VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT AND WAS JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE BELT INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND FOUND THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN # 96V172001 COVERED THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT WAS VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE THE DESCRIPTION IN THE RECALL MATCHED EXACTLY THE PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE'S SEAT BELT HAD.
#10164135 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | N/A miles
I OWN A 1991 FORD PROBE. THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTO-RETRACT SEAT-BELT ASSEMBLY IS JAMMED. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, (AUTOZONE RECALLS AND THIS WEB-SITE FOR TWO), I FIND INTERESTING INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE. PARTICULARLY NHTSA ID # 96V172001 / FORD RECALL 96S48 THAT DESCRIBES THIS. ALSO THE LINK ON YOUR SITE TO THIS PDF (RC-96V172-NN.PDF), IS ALSO OF INTEREST. MY ISSUE / COMPLAINT IS THAT I TOLD MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AS WELL AS HAD FORD MOTOR CO. RUN MY VIN AND THEY STATED MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. I DO NOTICE THAT IN THE ABOVE PDF A STATEMENT THAT ALL PROBES STARTING AS EARLY AS 1990 WITH THIS RESTRAINT SYSTEM ARE TO BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THIS SYSTEM ON THIS CAR IS FAULTY. IN IOWA THERE IS A SEAT BELT LAW. ALTHOUGH I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I KNOW 2 OF THE 3 OTHER OWNERS OF THIS. IT HAS ONLY 88,000 MILES. REGARDLESS OF AGE OR CONDITION, I UNDERSTAND THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN AND I SHOULD BE FREE OF ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. ANY INPUT? *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1991 FORD PROBE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 FORD PROBE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 FORD PROBE

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 FORD PROBE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

BC1031197020 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

RECALLS 96S48 & 96S99: 90-92 PROBE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RAIL & MOTOR ASSY FOR RECALLS 96S48 & 96S99 ARE IN EXTREMELY SHORT SUPPLY- THE RAIL & MOTOR ASSEMBLY ARE CURRENTLY ON BACK ORDER WITH A VERY LONG LEAD TIME REQUIRED TO RESTOCK- IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE...

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 FORD PROBE

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1991 FORD PROBE.

Investigation DP07001 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Closed

Opened:

SEATBACK RECLINE MECHANISM FAILURE

Investigation EA94032 — SEAT BELTS Closed

Opened:

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURES

Investigation PE91013 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

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