1993 Ford Probe electrical problems

Filed Nov 4, 2006 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · MN

The distributor went out without warning. It has been noted to fail on these engines as the recall for prior years. In addition, the transmission has a habit of failing. For more additional information and complaints, please go to www.probetalk.com. There are hundreds, possibly thousands of others who have complained about their distributors and transmissions failing at relatively low miles.

Filed Nov 21, 2001 · Electrical · MO

This is the second ignitor this car has had. This is a defect from ford. It is both dangerous and unacceptable to let ford get away with this injustice. Probe owners all have had this problem it is a defect and should be fixed by ford motors.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Electrical · NY

Vehicle stalled in traffic without warning. Narrowly missed accident. Towed to dealership. Told it was a faulty distributor.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Electrical · NE

All owners should have been notified of the distributor problems from past customers.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Electrical · NC

This problem was with the ignition--same as the current 'recall'. I have the original distributor. I had to replace it at a cost of over $600. Several months later, the tsb was to replace the thick film ignition..... This happened at 53000 miles, well with.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · WA

While driving on a freeway at 60 MPH rpms started to drop. Vehicle started to lose power and die. Consumer felt this was very dangerous because they were on the highway. Took to dealer, and they said it was distributor. Consumer replaced tfi module ,and replaced it with same part. There may be a defect in design of part. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical · WA

It was a hot day. We had been on the interstate for approx 10 minutes when the vehicle began to lose power. The RPM indicator dropped to zero by the time we made it to the side of the road. This alone was a miracle as we lost complete power within seconds. The mechanic diagnosed the proble as the distributor. We've just learned that the tfi (thick film module) is being questioned as faulty in some makes of fords. The complaints have sparked recall cries all over the country. We had a new distributor installed yesterday, august 13, 2001. It has the same tfi module mounted on the distributor that the previous faulty distributor had. So, are we riding in another time bomb for a possible accident where we could possibly sustain injury or even loss of life. I sure hope not.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Electrical · CA

1993 ford probe gt stalled while driving without any warning. The stalls seems to occur randomly. I stalled on hot days and cool days. This problem was primed to cause a serious accident. The main problem appeared to be in ignition coil.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Electrical · GA

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