CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Ford Probe has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 5 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (291 reports).
1990 Ford Probe recalls
Most common 1990 Ford Probe problems
Problem areas named in the 323 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 291 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD PROBE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS RETRACTORS WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE SEAT BELTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 182,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD PROBE. APPROXIMATELY SIX YEARS AGO THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO USE THE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERRED TO SAFETY RECALL # 96V172002 CONCERNING SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING. HOWEVER, FORD STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT EXIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NEVER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 100,001, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *AK UPDATED 06/14/07 *TR
DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRACK. *NM
RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS JAM AND GET STUCK IN TRACK, MAKING UNSAFE CONDITION. HAVE HIT HEAD ON SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING PAIN AND HAVE ALSO BEEN STUCK IN SEAT WITH SEAT BELT NOT RELEASING. ALSO WEARING OUT CAR BATTERY & SHORTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERE MOISTURE IN TAIL LAMPS, FAILURE OF TAIL LAMPS CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITION, FAILURE OF DRIVING LIGHTS. MANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE FROM DATE OF OWNERSHIP IN 1993. *JB
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RESTRAINT (SHOLDER HARNESS) DOESN'T FUNCTION. 1990 FORD PROBE LX. WAS ISSUE OF A RECALL IN 1996. SUBJECT RESTRAINT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY. SECOND REPAIR TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO RECAL AND WAS PAID FOR BY OWNER. THIRD FAILURE HAS OCCURED WITHING THE LAST YEAR AND LOCAL DEALER DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
1990 Ford Probe questions
Does the 1990 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Ford Probe: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Probe?
Based on 323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (291), Electrical System (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Ford Probe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.