1993 Ford Probe engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Ford Probe — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford probe. While driving 60 mph, the fuel control light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The contact was occasionally able to restart the vehicle after two or three minutes. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and advised her to take the vehicle to a…”
filed Nov 16, 2007
“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…”
filed Aug 14, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
99183 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Probe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Probe | 13 | 48% |
| 1996 Probe | 13 | 25% |
| 1995 Probe | 16 | 19% |
| 1994 Probe | 25 | 15% |
| 1992 Probe | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 Probe | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 Probe | 10 | 3% |
| 1989 Probe | 13 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Ford Probe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.