1993 Ford Probe problems
Owners have filed 249 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 13.7%.
Complaints249
Crashes23
Fires10
Injuries17
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.5% · 56
Electrical system 13.7% · 34
Air bags 10.8% · 27
Engine and engine cooling 10.0% · 25
Power train 8.0% · 20
Parking brake 4.8% · 12
Service brakes, air 4.4% · 11
Vehicle speed control 3.6% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 17 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Ford Probe in this data, 1993 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1990 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,825 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving at approx 25 mph went to apply brakes,pedal went to floor, vehicle kept moving at about two car lengths before it actually began to stop,this is an intermiittent problem. Mechanic replaced master cylinder. Was still experiencing problem. Went back to mechanic to replace all new brake pads ,still cannot find problem. This defect is still reoccurring and can result in an accident. Service brakes, hydraulic
Both rear calipers seized due to deteriorated handbrake pivot-pin seal and needle bearings inside calipers. Caliper piston won't release, causing damage to pads and intense heat to rotors with burning smell. Ford-uk and mazda-uk have contributed towards cost of replacing calipers, but not Ford - usa. Service brakes, hydraulic
This is a well known defect of 1993/94 Ford Probe gt's. I hear a redesign corrected the problem with 95 models. Just no one wants to pay for the defect for us 93 owners. See http://www.Klio.Net/Probe/issues.Html for more information. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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