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1993 Ford Probe: engine failure

10 of the 205 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe describe engine failure.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
5%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

  • 1994
    4
  • 1993
    10
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    2

What owners say

Filed May 25, 2002 · Brakes · MN

1993 ford probe gt. Both rear brake calipers have each seized twice (both calipers were rebuilt by a dealer after the initial failures). When the failure occurs there is a burning brake smell, the rotor glows orange, the entire wheel gets extrememly hot, and the vehicle is destabilized towards oversteer. The brake pads are destroyed very quickly resulting in inoperative rear brakes (including the emergency brake). The brake rotor may also warp due to heat damage. It is difficult to immediately diagnose the failure correctly since it initially just seems like a loss of engine power. The problem is caused by a rubber seal (handbrake pivot-pin seal) that deteriorates prematurely allowing moisture and contamination to enter the caliper where is causes the needle bearings to corrode. It therefore only effects probe models with rear disc brakes (probe gt). Ford revised the rear calipers on probe gt's manufactured after 5-jan-1995 to correct the defect although earlier models were never corrected.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Majority of 2nd generation probe owners have problem with emergency brake. Seizing of left rear brake caliper may cause emergency brakes to not operate during emergency. The brake cable may break due to seized pivot pin in the caliper or can cause unbalanced braking since one side will not work. If emergency brakes are applied during some speed the unbalancing of rear brakes may cause the car to spin out into deadly crash.

Filed Oct 25, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle shut down without warning at hwy speeds 65 MPH plus. After waiting 2 to 3 minutes, vehicle would restart and go another 7 to 8 miles and the same problem would recur. Engine died again without warning at hiway speeds.

Filed Apr 21, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · NV

Vehicle started shaking very badly. . Took to dealer who said that it needed a new engine.

Filed May 18, 1999 · Brakes, Suspension · PA

Both rear calipers have seized. I cannot use the handbrake when I park. Talked to 4 different dealers. All want an arm and leg to replace defective part. Resultant failure has caused bad bushings/rotors/tire wear.

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Brakes · OH

Both rear calipers seized due to deteriorated handbrake pivot-pin seal and needle bearings inside calipers. Caliper piston won't release, causing damage to pads and intense heat to rotors with burning smell. Ford-uk and mazda-uk have contributed towards cost of replacing calipers, but not ford - USA.

Filed Nov 25, 1997 · Brakes · UN

Passenger's side rear caliper seized, causing extreme heat and warping of the rotor.

Filed Sep 3, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Rear left brake seized when using parking emergency brake.

Filed Aug 18, 1997 · Brakes · OH

Abs brake failure. In addition, rear brake calipers seized, resulting in brake failure.

Filed Aug 18, 1997 · Brakes · CD

Rear brake calipers seized.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Probe engine failure

Is engine failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Probe?

10 of 205 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe (5%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Probe?

There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Probe

Stalling 19Fire or smoke 7Overheating 7Brake failure 6Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5

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