1993 Ford Probe: sudden loss of power

5 of the 205 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

1997
2
1996
3
1995
3
1994
5
1993
5
1990
1

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 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 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 May 28, 2000 · Steering · IL

At 50,000 lost steering control at 50 MPH. Felt like I had lost power assist. Had to force the steering wheel to move on a highway exit. Steering returned after stopping and forcing the wheel back a forth. Contacted ford customer assistance center and was told they have no recalls and would not repair. Previously both rear brake calipers froze closed. This occurred at 38,000 miles. I have noticed several complaints on this site referring to the same problem.

Filed Feb 2, 1999 · Fuel system · OH

This car with a failed air idle bypass valve is extremely dangerous and could result in a traffic injury or fatality. When this condition occurs you lose power steering, speed and engine control. This valve has had to be replaced two times before, and is again needing replacement at a cost of $700.00. I feel that this is an original factory defect, and should be replaced by the dealership with no cost. It is a hazard on the road.