1991 Ford PROBE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
67 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
113,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 36 of 67 complaints (53.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 36 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 11 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Seat Belts: 36; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 11; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 60 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 25; 1996: 17; 2000: 12; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 743059 · 2001-03-26 (March 26, 2001)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK BUT WHEN THEY ARE TURNED OFF, THEY STOP IN A VERTICAL POSITIONS IN THE DRIVER'S VIEWING AREA. THE POWER STEERING HOSE COST ME OVER $200 TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS BUILT INTO THE FIREWALL. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN APART IN ORDER TO GET TO THE HOSE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 743059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 855282 · 2000-01-21 (January 21, 2000)
WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 855282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754695 · 2001-11-19 (November 19, 2001)
HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THEIR FORD PROBES. THIS ONE HAS BLOWN APART TWICE, LEAVING LARGE HOLES IN THE CASING. WHY ISN'T FORD STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT? BOTH TIMES THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975635 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)
PURCHASE CAR USED AT 59,000 MILES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT TRANSMISSION WAS EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING, CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO INSPECT TRANSMISISON, HOWEVER DEALER ALWAYS SAID THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS, DEALER STATED LATER AFTER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THAT A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER, PUMP, AND OTHER VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PARTS WERE NEEDED. SPEEDOMETER CABLE FAILED, REPAIR OF THE CABLE LESSENED THE SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HOWEVER TRANSMISSION STILL DID NOT FEEL CORRECT. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504572 · 1996-05-13 (May 13, 1996)
VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504572 at NHTSA ↗