1997 Ford Probe engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Probe — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states there is a problem ,while driving the vehicle shut down, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. *ak”
filed Jul 14, 2003
“While driving on the highway, vehicle suddenly stalled, which required consumer to steer without power, vehicle was towed and the mechanic informed consumer that not only was there a problem with the timing belt, but the timing belt tensioner as well, apparently an external spring in the timing…”
filed Oct 16, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
01246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Probe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Probe | 13 | 25% |
| 1995 Probe | 16 | 19% |
| 1994 Probe | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 Probe | 23 | 11% |
| 1992 Probe | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 Probe | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 Probe | 10 | 3% |
| 1989 Probe | 13 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.