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  Safety Recalls of Ford Probe Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Ford Probe. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Probe.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V206002; Nov. 3, 1998

This condition can result in possible engine stalling.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Ford Probe
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V172002; Sep. 6, 1996

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford Probe, 1991 Ford Probe, 1992 Ford Probe
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V172001; Sep. 6, 1996

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford Probe, 1991 Ford Probe, 1992 Ford Probe
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V090000; Jun. 3, 1996

Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Ford Probe
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: The supplementary air bag inflatable restraint caution label located on the driver side sun visor does not contain the statement, "do not install rearward facing child seats in any front passenger seat position. " this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V169000; Oct. 15, 1993

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Ford Probe
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Ford Probe Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 3, 1998   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 5,700
Sep. 6, 1996   Seat Belts:front:webbing 224,000
Sep. 6, 1996   Seat Belts:front:webbing 224,000
Jun. 3, 1996   Air Bag 2,740
Oct. 15, 1993   Air Bags:frontal 217
Apr. 13, 1993   Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device 3,700
Jan. 1, 1991   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 7,700
Sep. 25, 1989   Vehicle Speed Control:linkages 2,900


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Ford Probe Model Years

Model# Recalls
1997 Ford Probe 1
1996 Ford Probe 1
1994 Ford Probe 1
1993 Ford Probe 1
1992 Ford Probe 2
1991 Ford Probe 3
1990 Ford Probe 3