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BrakesPart report

1990 Ford Probe Brakes Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
3%of 323 total for the year
Median mileage
110,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford Probe, 3% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 2 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.

“While going through an intersection at 25 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor, without any braking action. Consumer used park brake to slow down vehicle. Consumer added that the dealer who sold him the vehicle, had gotten the brake line fixed, but not the grease cap for the enigne.”

NHTSA complaint #8013120, filed 2002-07

“Consumer was involved in an accidentat at approximately 50-60 MPH. Consumer had to apply brakes in an emrgency situation which caused consumer to lose control of vehicle. Vehicle hit the divider wall, causing lap belt to fail and consumer's head hit passenger's side window. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified. Seat belts recall after failure (96s48 and 96s99).”

NHTSA complaint #827302, filed 1998-08

“While driving down the street went to apply the brakes to slow down, and the pedal felt very hard. Despite additional pressure being applied no braking action occurred. Contacted the dealer to try to have it repaired, problem is still reoccurring.”

NHTSA complaint #863312, filed 2000-06

“Weather bad, went to apply brakes (ABS), vehicle slid into another vehicle, automatic seat belts did not restrain, head hit ceiling, seat belt came loose from tract. Under recall 96v172000. Dealer has no parts.”

NHTSA complaint #807885, filed 1997-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199727%
199624%
199567%
19944829%
19936632%
199223%
1990113%
198968%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Probe

Seat belts
282 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology