Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford probe. While driving 60 MPH, the fuel control light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The contact was occasionally able to restart the vehicle after two or three minutes. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and advised her to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for a proper diagnosis. As of november 16, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,550 and current mileage was 75,000.
The worst 1993 Ford Probe problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes66
- Electrical32
- Airbags25
- Engine23
- Transmission17
- Acceleration10
- Body9
- Steering9
- Suspension6
- Visibility6
- Fuel system5
- Seat belts4
- Tires3
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Lights1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Probe
Stalling 19Engine failure 10Fire or smoke 7Overheating 7Brake failure 6Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
Recalls 1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower pivot pin that joins the liftgate gas strut to the body can separate from the lower strut mounting bracket due to an undersized rivet head.
- Risk
- Pivot pin separation causes the liftgate to descend suddenly, resulting in an injury if someone is struck by the liftgate.
- Remedy
- Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.
Recall number 93V058000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Audio system fires
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SQ98008
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford Probe 72
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. tt
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. mj
- Brake shift interlock. jb
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. slc
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. slc
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. mjs
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. tt
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. tt
1993 Ford Probe fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-23 | 28-30 | 24-25 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
What 1993 Ford Probe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have owed 2 1993 ford probes and both have had the same transmission problem. The first one was only 1 and a half years old and there's a lot more out there with this problem the o/d light starts to flash and the car stops shifting properly then you take it to ford dealer or any other shop they say new transmission needed.
Icm overheated several times this summer (always while on interstate), causes the car to shut off while at 65+MPH, all power lost (brakers, steering, acceleration). Car only at 37,000 miles during first failure. Replaced icm/distributor (icm built inside distributor) with a non-oem part.
Release of hand brake on ford probe gt fails to disengage the rear brakes, rear wheel(s) now partially or completely locked, current method of correction involves manually releasing from underneath the car (always park downhill now).
I've been having problems with the air conditioning compressor ever since I've owned my 1993 ford probe gt (v6-cylinder). I had 3 previous new and rebuilt compressors replaced. They only lasted between 1 and 2 years. Each time costing me between $750 and $1100 for labor and to replace the compressor, o-ring, condenser, pull a vacuum, recharge the system, etc. I was informed by all of my AC repair guys that the problem was a small $10 valve on the compressor that had a limited 1-2 year life built-in to it by the ford manufacturer. Ford calls this a known design flaw. This valve is not available to the public. Evidently it's only available to authorized ford compressor rebuilders. Ford has not taken any steps to fix this valve design flaw. So, when my compressor (valve) went out for the 4th time, I decided to try repairing it myself. This is what I did to repair my air conditioner myself for only a small fraction of the cost 1). I put in leak detector to verify that only the valve was leaking. It was. 2). I sanded and cleaned the end of the defective valve. 3). I put jb weld on the end of the valve to plug up the hole. 4). I recharged the system with freon. That's it. 4 easy steps and my air conditioner is blowing like gangbusters again for less than $50. You would think that ford compressor manufacturers would have fixed this valve by now, or maybe my air conditioner repair guys could have just plugged-up the hole in the valve with jb weld just like I did. But noooooooo! That would be to easy, and they wouldn't make a ton of money off me. It seems that they are all in it to make major bucks off of the supposed design flaw of a valve.
The air bag light in the consumer's 1993 ford probe flashed intermittently. The consumer request that the air bag be disconnected. *nm
Window assembly on both drivers and passengers side broke within a week apart. The rear hatch door will not stay open on its own.
I can't even get anyone to work on this transmission. I call every single tranny shop I could find in 3 towns, not 1 will have anything to do with a proble tranny. This is crazy, ford or mazda should be paying for this, if they have a product, with such a well known problem. I wish I would of known, never would of bought it!
Automatic transaxle on my 1993 probe gt has an unexplained defect. Most repair businesses will not even touch these cars due to reputation. After $500 in diagnostic fees, the problem was ruled unexplained by aamco.
The transmission in my 93 ford probe is shot. There is no service station, etc. That will even touch the thing. They are know for this and you can't even get someone to work on it. Ford or mazda should be paying for this.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Probe
Is the 1993 Ford Probe reliable?
Owners have filed 205 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe, 2.4 times a typical Probe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford Probe?
Brakes, with 66 complaints. Next is electrical (32).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Probe have?
1 recall, covering structure.
What year does the Ford Probe have bad brakes?
The Ford Probe model years with the most brakes complaints are 1993 (66 complaints), 1994 (48 complaints) and 1990 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford Probe get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Ford Probe range from 20 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-23 city and 28-30 highway.
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