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1993 Ford Probe engine complaints

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Filed Aug 18, 1999 · Engine · PA

Whenever coming to a complete stop vehicle will shut down. To prevent this, driver has to hold down the brake pedal while applying the gas. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed May 20, 1999 · Engine · VA

While driiving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and without any warning which almost caused crashes. Dealer cannot determine the problem. This occurrence happened 4 times. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Jan 21, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Engine head gasket blew, causing the engine to overheat. Also, brakes and the steering failed. Dealer indicated consumer needed a new head gasket.

Filed Jan 19, 1999 · Engine · TN

While driving at highway speeds vehicle shuts down without warning. Vehicle has to sit for awhile and then it will start back up. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jul 23, 1998 · Engine · IN

While driving 60 to 65 MPH vehicle shuts off. Dealer replaced battery, but problem reoccured. Consumer was told by dealer that a fee would be charged for running a diagnostic test. Consumer feels that dealer should not charge for diagnostic test. Problem has occurred 3 times. *ak

Filed Mar 3, 1998 · Engine · PA

Muffler failed.

Filed Feb 20, 1998 · Engine · MN

Extreme engine noise during warm up.

Filed Jan 24, 1998 · Engine · TX

Valve cover gaskets failures.

Filed Feb 16, 1997 · Engine · MI

Vehicle stalls at ten MPH or below. Problems worsens as vehicle temperature increases. Dealer cannot determine cause and diagnostics do not detect any problems.

Filed Jan 8, 1997 · Engine · GA · fire

Owner states that she had just driven vehicle and parked it when she went in the house and looked out the window her vehicle was on fire. She notes that fire department said it could have started from the catalytic converter.

Filed Apr 1, 1996 · Engine · TX

Vehicle stalled after driving through ankle deep water.

Filed Feb 5, 1996 · Engine · OH

Intermittent stalling.

Filed Apr 18, 1995 · Engine · WI

Spark plug gasket below valve cover failed twice.

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