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.
1993 Ford Probe: engine overheating
7 of the 205 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
- 19961
- 19951
- 19949
- 19937
What owners say
After releasing the hand brake the rear wheels remain locked. I understood that tis is a known problem. I had to drive 6 miles from work with the rear wheels almost locked and due to the overheating of the rear discs, with almost no brakes!!!! Ford has to do something about this! I have contacted a ford authorized dealer and I am waiting for their response. I am sure that I am not the only one with this problem on the 93 probe. If ford knows about this problem and fixed it in '95 and later probes what about the people who bought the 93 and 94 models??? There shoud be something that somebody should do about this! Ford has to pay for the replacement part that has a value of more than 250 $. Pease help us! Alin.
Engine head gasket blew, causing the engine to overheat. Also, brakes and the steering failed. Dealer indicated consumer needed a new head gasket.
Parking brake pivot pin siezed, which caused rear brake pads to remain in contact with brake rotor, which subsequently overheated.
Rear brake calipers froze into locke dposition, causing the wheels to overheat.
Emergency brake will not release causing the rear calipers to overheat.
Left/right rear calipers overheated, resulting in brake failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Metallic ticking noise from upper engine
- Engine - 2.5L - tapping noise from rear cylinder head camshaft friction gear - vehicles built between...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Probe overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1993 Ford Probe?
7 of 205 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe (3%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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 19Engine failure 10Fire or smoke 7Brake failure 6Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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