1989 Ford Probe — Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.
1
Open Recalls
79
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
64
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
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1989 Ford Probe Safety Recalls (1)
93E03500013/10/1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
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.
Most Common Problems Reported for 1989 Ford Probe
SEAT BELTS
26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
VISIBILITY
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
POWER TRAIN
7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Safety Incident Summary
4
Crash-Involved Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
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