Ford PROBE steering problems
23 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
547 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 73 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
23 of 547 complaints match this topic (4.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10611084 · 2014-07-16 (July 16, 2014)
THE ENGINE STOPS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING, CUTTING OUT THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING AND MAKING MY FRONT-HEAVY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR VERY VERY HARD TO STEER AND VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE ENGINE STOPS UNEXPECTEDLY OFTEN, WITHOUT WARNING. I THOUGHT THIS WAS TIED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT CHANGING THE SWITCH AND WIRING DID NOT HELP. AT THE SAME TIME OF THIS PROBLEM, THE IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED TURNING ON THE STARTER, BUT WILL LET THE ENGINE RUN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10611084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973412 · 1995-10-17 (October 17, 1995)
SHORTS OUT EVERYTHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALMOST CAUGHT THE GARAGE ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973412 at NHTSA ↗
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 968174 · 1995-07-03 (July 3, 1995)
VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE, DIFFICULTY STEERING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968174 at NHTSA ↗