Ford Probe recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Ford Probe from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Timing belt tensioner spring may break

    Reported November 3, 1998Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 98V2060025,700 vehicles affected

    An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and become caught in the belt, possibly causing the engine to stall. Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).

  2. Shoulder belt cable may jam in its rail

    Reported September 6, 1996Model years 1990–1992NHTSA campaign 96V172002224,000 vehicles affected

    Wear in the shoulder belt rail can jam the retractor cable and make the belt inoperative, leaving an occupant inadequately restrained in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver-side and any inoperative passenger-side belt track assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'SAUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  3. Shoulder belt cable may jam in its rail

    Reported September 6, 1996Model years 1990–1992NHTSA campaign 96V172001224,000 vehicles affected

    Wear in the shoulder belt rail can jam the retractor cable and make the belt inoperative, leaving an occupant inadequately restrained in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver-side and any inoperative passenger-side belt track assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'SAUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Air bag warning label is missing information

    Reported June 3, 1996Model years 1996NHTSA campaign 96V0900002,740 vehicles affected

    The driver-side sun visor label omits the warning against installing a rear-facing child seat in a front passenger seat, so drivers may miss the warning. Owners will receive a replacement label and instructions; they can install it or have a dealer do so.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    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. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.
    Remedy
    A NEW CAUTION LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL OR, IF THEY WISH, CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; FMVSS NO. 208. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 17, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE NEW CAUTION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME WITHOUT CHARGE CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  5. Passenger air bag may deform mounting bracket

    Reported October 15, 1993Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 93V169000217 vehicles affected

    If the passenger air bag deploys with no passenger present, it can detach from and deform its mounting bracket. This can hinder replacement and may leave future passengers at greater risk in a crash. Install a revised air bag module and a doubler on the mounting bracket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEM: PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: THIS IS A PREDELIVERY CAMPAIGN. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD STILL BE IN DEALER'SINVENTORY.

  6. Liftgate strut pivot pin may separate

    Reported April 13, 1993Model years 1993NHTSA campaign 93V0580003,700 vehicles affected

    An undersized rivet head may let the liftgate strut pivot pin separate from its mount, causing the liftgate to drop suddenly and potentially injure someone. Strut assemblies with undersized rivet heads will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER PIVOT PIN THAT JOINS THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUT TO THE BODY CAN SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO AN UNDERSIZED RIVET HEAD.
    Consequence
    PIVOT PIN SEPARATION CAUSES THE LIFTGATE TO DESCEND SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY IF SOMEONE IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE LIFTGATE STRUT ASSEMBLIES HAVING UNDERSIZED PIVOT PIN RIVET HEAD DIAMETERS WITH ASSEMBLIES WITH ADEQUATE PIVOT PIN RIVET HEADS.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 1993.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  7. Seat belt retractor bracket weld may be weak

    Reported January 1, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V0160007,700 vehicles affected

    A weak spot weld on the shoulder belt retractor bracket may allow the belt to fail in a collision, increasing injury risk. Two bolts will be installed in the brackets.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR BRACKET ATTACHMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; PROBE GL MODELS ONLY.

  8. Throttle lever may stick

    Reported September 25, 1989Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 89V1590002,900 vehicles affected

    A bent throttle lever may stick and fail to return fully to idle. Affected vehicles will be repaired before delivery.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
    Defect
    THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    THROTTLE MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN FULLY TO IDLEPOSITION.
    Remedy
    PLACE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON DELIVERY HOLD UNTIL REPAIRED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:THROTTLE.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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