This is a typical problem with this car: ignition cut-out at highway speeds due to heat. The ignitor overheats, causing sudden stop of the engine in highway traffic. The stopped engine also causes loss of power steering. This is a safety hazard that should be addressed by a recall. 1995 and later probes are equipped with a redesigned distributor that does not have this problem.
1994 Ford Probe: sudden loss of power
5 of the 166 complaints about the 1994 Ford Probe describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 19972
- 19963
- 19953
- 19945
- 19935
- 19901
What owners say
While driving on highway car lost power. Smoke started coming out from under hood. Pulled over to side and engine area was on fire. Car destroyed.
Intermittent power steering failure; mostly at freeway speeds when exiting an offramp; dealer unable to duplicate problem; fix action was to remove and replace power steering pump; safety issue due to sudden loss of power steering
Vehicle was experiencing loss of power and kept stalling out. Dealer has not seen.
Cooling system belt broke, causing loss of power.
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
- Vehicles exhibiting a top of engine knock noise when starting a cold engine
- Noise - buzz/vibration in reverse and/or clicking noise accompanied by vibration on right hand turns...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Probe loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1994 Ford Probe?
5 of 166 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Probe (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Probe?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Probe
Stalling 15Overheating 9Fire or smoke 7Transmission failure 6
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