1989 Ford Probe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%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 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Ford Probe, 13% of the 77 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I want to report windshield wiper failure similar to that of other Ford owners, and that I have found the cause in my car. I heard a portion of a radio news broadcast that said taurus owners have experienced failures. My wiper failures began about two years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #704791, filed 1999-03“Right window regulator failed, driver's side is cracked and about to fail the dealership asked for $379.00 for replacement part. I then called wrecking yards (2) and explained that I needed a window regulator for a Ford Probe 1989 they informed me that part is not available for the drivers side I would have to get on a waiting list due to the fact that so many have failed. When I asked about the left side I was quoted $150 and $125 both places needed a week to get the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #721899, filed 2000-04“The driver's side power window dropped down, and the power button would not work to get the window back up. Motor broken, replaced twice to break again.”
NHTSA complaint #818254, filed 1998-02“Windshield wipers broke. When switch is turned off, windshield wipers do not stay down. Instead, stop across the windshield, blocking the driver's view.”
NHTSA complaint #526384, filed 1997-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Probe
26 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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