1990 Ford Probe Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,097miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1990 Ford Probe, 1% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,097 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Driver's side seat restraint (sholder harness) doesn't function. 1990 Ford Probe lx. Was issue of a recall in 1996. Subject restraint has failed three times since purchase of car. First repair was under vehicle warranty. Second repair took place prior to recal and was paid for by owner. Third failure has occured withing the last year and local dealer does not take responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10122057, filed 2005-05, 72,097 miles“While driving the vehicle, windshield wipers, radio, etc, starting going on and off and a fire started under the hood on the right side. Fire believed to be electrical. Vehicle was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #813623, filed 1997-06Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Probe
282 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology