1993 Ford Probe: engine stalls while driving

19 of the 205 complaints about the 1993 Ford Probe describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 9%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

1997
4
1996
4
1995
6
1994
15
1993
19
1992
3
1991
2
1990
3

What owners say

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 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 23, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

While driving about 65 MPH vehicle stalled without prior warning. *ak distributor failed.

Filed Apr 15, 2001 · Electrical · PA

The ignitor module failed which causes the car to stall at highway speeds. The engine does not work again until it has a couple of mintues to sit. But now it has failed for the last time because my engine would not turn back on until I got a whole new distrubitor.

Filed Apr 14, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

At 37000 miles the ignitor within the distributor failed, stalling the engine and stopping the car in traffic. At 37000 miles the throwout bearing in the clutch was also vibrating bad and needed replacement. Then the airbag monitor shorted out for some reason.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Electrical · OH

Vehicle stalls in middle of traffic or out of the driveway. *ak the vehicle starts after parked for a while. The dealer could not find the cause.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · CA

When depressing brakes vehicle would stall and steering would lock up. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Engine · PA

Car stalls at intersections mostly in cold weather.

Filed May 16, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

Idle air speed control valve was replaced in 1995 & has to be replaced again. Vehicle stalled in traffic, slowing up upon approaching a stop. Consumer has to cover cost over $1,000. Original owner. Dealer said part was only good for 12 months.

Filed Apr 12, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · IN

When coming to a stop light vehicle died. . Shifted into neutral with foot on gas pedal to keep vehicle idling, and it revved and then idled. Also, when vehicle slowed down it would stall. Took it to mechanic who repaired it first time. Second time, warranty expired, but it was repaired at consumer's expense.

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Vehicle stalls when vehicle is coming to a stop. I am unable to get the vehicle to idle without pressing the accelerator pedal. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer to fix this problem 4 times in the past several years, but the problem intermitently persists. The dealer has changed the iac valve, the distributor, the distributor cap, the plugs and plug wires, and now they want to change the iac valve for a 2nd time! By reviewing this database I see that many other probe owners are experiencing the exact same problem, but it does not appear that the dealer has a solution to fix it. Also, after talking to ford's customer assistance phone line, it does not appear as if ford is even willing to admit that there is a problem! It costs me at least $500 everytime I have to take the vehicle to the dealer so that they can attempt to "fix" this reoccurring problem and I am getting quite fed up with the entire situation!

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#.