MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford Probe

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Ford Probe
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:56.181Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Probe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 79 complaints 1989 1990: 329 complaints 1991: 177 complaints 1991 1992: 79 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 175 complaints 1994 1995: 87 complaints 1995 1996: 52 complaints 1997: 27 complaints 1997 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1994: 175 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19880
198979
1990329
1991177
199279
1993206
1994175
199587
199652
199727
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE
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ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950320

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE VALVE BOX IN THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS LETTING GO I HAVE FIXED IT 2 TIMES AND IT JUST LET GO AGAIN I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR THESE REPAIRS BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT FORD HAS TO BE LOOKIN INTO THE RECALLS ON THE FROD PROBE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL IGNITED WHEN RELEASING GAS TANK CAP, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURY. *AK *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950306

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE
SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD PROBE GT. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED TO LOCK TO SECURE THE PASSENGERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141208

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931008 — air bags

IF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THAT SEATING POSITION, THE AIR BAG CAN DETACH FROM, AND DEFORM, THE MOUNTING BRACKET.

Remedy: A NEW AIR BAG MODULE WITH A SLIGHTLY REVISED DOOR TO IMPROVE FIT AND APPEARANCE WILL BE INSTALLED AND A DOUBLER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO MORE SECURELY RETAIN THE MODULE.

Campaign 93V169000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 175
I 19980604 — DP (closed 19980827)

ENGINE OIL PUMP FAILURE

R 20050927 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COU

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6

Campaign 05E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Ford Probe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V169000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 1990 ■ 1993 ■ 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford Probe reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford Probe is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Probe?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Probe have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.