1989 Ford Probe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford Probe, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Going 35mph, up hill towards red light, applied brakes (ABS) & pedal continued to floor. Vehicle continued moving & rearended another vehicle. Had it towed to dealer & mentioned brakes. Told Ford that brakes failed, and to determine problem. Manufacturer did not inspect the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #820701, filed 1998-04“No snap ring available from dealer or parts (drum/bearing) supplies. Complete rear tire and drum assembly fell off. Lucky that speed wasn't too high - potential for getting killed.”
NHTSA complaint #762792, filed 2002-06“Auto-transmission; when engaged in park, vehicle rolled down driveway after being parked for (3) hours. Gear shift found in reverse w/emergency brake engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #969252, filed 1995-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Probe
26 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Probe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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