1995 Ford Probe: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 86 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (21% of complaints); the 1997 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I have 3 of these tires each leaks air around circumference of the sidewall, around where the tread portion mates with it. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford probe. The contact stated that the service indicator continuously illuminated. The mechanic was unable to diagnosis the failure. The manufacturer issued a recall pertaining to lighting for the contact's type of vehicle. The contact was notified that this vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact felt that the vehicle was not properly checked. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2005
“The consumer is having problems with the electrical system, involving: the cigarette lighter, interior lights, etc. As far as she knows the brake lights, headlights, and dashboard lights are working. The fuses have been checked and they were fine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer just two days ago, and the problem was not solved. This was the second time that the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. *ak *sb *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005
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“We were making a 500 mile trip to go to a funeral and when climbing a long, steep grade the interior of the car filled up with smoke. I stopped at the nearest service station and observed transmission fluid leaking out from underneath the vehicle. I quickly added enough fluid to bring the level up to normal. For the remainder of the trip, every time the transmission overheated, the smoke was quite noticable. When I returned home, I took the car to a garage and after many hours of labor, the mechanic told me I was in danger of transmission fire ,and all I could do was spend about $3,000 on transmission work. I haven't had the repairs done yet.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2004
“O/d light began to flash and noticed a poor shift pattern in the transmission. A week later I had no reverse and could no longer drive the car. Transmission repair cost $1400 to $2200 depending on warranty values. I have not repaired the vehicle yet.*jb”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2004
“The stitches of the seat belt on driver's side is coming apart, leaving the driver unrestrained. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2003
“O/d light started flashing, tranny began slipping when shifting from 2-->3 and then also from 3-->4. Took to transmission shop, diagnosed with transmission failure. I have now totally lost 4th gear.*ak this is the 2nd transmission failure for this vehicle”Owner report · Power Train · May 2003
“Vehicle intermittently won't start. Engine cranks & sparks, but will not start. No smell of fuel. Mechanic can find no problem. *la”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2002
“Pedal will stick in open position when letting up on pedal. Brakes will not slow down car until after 25 seconds of applying brakes hard. This occurs at various speeds and the problem cannot be duplicated by ford dealer techs. It has happened 4 times in the last 6 months.twice,morries ford has been unable to find the problem. Mr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2002
“The steering wheel locks up for about 2-3 second on random occasions during normal and highway speeds. During parking lot manuvers, the steering feels "heavy".*ak”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Ford Probe reliable?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford Probe. The most complained-about area is power train (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Probe problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Ford Probe have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.