1992 Ford Probe: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 79 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (66% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford probe. The contact stated that the repair for recall 96v172001 (seat belts:front:webbing) was performed in 2007 but the failure recurred the complaint does not explain what was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the repair could not be performed again free of charge due to the age of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The current mileage was approximately 108,000. Updated 7/06/10. *lj updated 07/09/10.*jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford probe. The contact stated that when she attempted to buckle the seat belt, it would not retract to secure the driver. The contact disengaged the belt. The contact called the authorized dealer and was informed that the vehicle was too old for them to look up the remedy in the diagnostic manual. There was a recall related to the failure (96v172001 seat belts:front:webbing). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000. Updated 07/06/10. *lj the consumer stated the seat belt stopped working. Updated 09/21/10”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford probe. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to use the driver's seat belt and the seat belt would not move out of the retractor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised her that they no longer have any books on how to repair the seat belt. She reference recall NHTSA campaign id number: 96v172001, seat belts:front:webbing and stated the recall work was performed. She called the manufacturer and they have sent her several letters. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 11/08/10 * bf the consumer stated she has been without the shoulder belt for about 1 year. Updated 11/10/10”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2010
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“The consumer heard a noise from the vehicle, and he soon discovered the right rear tire had experienced tread separation. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2003
“Seat belt broke. In 1996 there was a recall on the drivers side seat belt track, at that time the consumer seat belt was already broke, but was not included in the recall. The consumer wrote a letter to ford about the seat belt and eventually it was fixed under the recall. The passenger side seat belt was checked and the mechanic stated it was fine. In 2000 the drivers side seat belt broke again, but this time the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Now the passenger seat belt is broke, the consumer called ford to inquire about a recall for the passenger seat belt but was told there was no recall. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2003
“Six months after purchasing a 92 probe v6 with 59,000 miles on it I had transmission trouble. The transmission began slipping one week when I was traveling to school and when I came home that weekend it wouldn't shift into any gear. After letting it sit I was able to bring it home, although it shifted rough from neutral to 1st and to second, then wouldn't shift into third at all. I had to use manual shift mode to keep it from shifting into third. While changing transmission fluid it we noticed a burnt oil smell to it. Changing the fluid had little effect. The worst thing is that I was also looking at a 91 grand am 4 cyl for $200 less. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2002
“NHTSA recall id# 96-v-172-002/ manufacturer's recall 96s99, automatic seat belt retractor on passenger's side is stuck in one position. Automatic seat belt is suppose to retract back and forward across consumer when door is opened and closed. Passenger's side seat belt is being replaced for second time. Dealer was notified, an drecall repairs were performed once. Please provide the vehicle id number and mileage.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2001
“Regarding ford recall # 96s48 and 96s99 - seat belt recall. Dealership claims that they performed replacement of seatbelt track and motor assembly on february 25, 1997. However, the repair has failed just as the recall described the original problem. Ford will not agree to fix this safety issue claiming that the work has already been done. I contend that I received either faulty parts and / or shoddy workmanship from the dealership. Can you help me resolve this issue with ford? Thank you. Mi. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2001
“Passenger's and driver's automatic seat belts are frozen. Cables are jammed. There is a recall 96v172000/ manufacturer's recall 96s48. Recall is no longer in effect, and there was nothing they could do. *ak at time of recall, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer who stated there were no problems, therefore no corrections needed to be made. *slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2000
“Windshield wipers park in vertical position on windshield obscuring vision. Dealer replaced wiper motor assembly, wiper switch and harness. Total $820.87 for repairs. Seems to be a common problem-many probes being driven with wipers parked on windshield. Ford issued service bulletins #9546 and#9582. Can I get reimbursed from ford for this safety related repair? *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
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Is the 1992 Ford Probe reliable?
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Ford Probe. The most complained-about area is seat belts (66% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Probe problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 106,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Ford Probe have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:webbing. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.