1990 Ford Probe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford Probe, 1% of the 323 complaints for this model year. 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.
“This engine loses power and miss-fires when the fuel level in tank is under 1/4 full. When over 1/4 fuel level the engine runs fine. I made appointment with dealer but refueled enorute to dealer and was unable to demonstrate problem resulting in cancellation of appointment. No further action taken.”
NHTSA complaint #537148, filed 1998-06“Gas, speedometer, and oil pressure lights on dashboard are out. When vehicle is started up it shows and blinks out. Consumer can't tell if the vehicle is low on gas or how fast they're going. Consumer is taking it in 04-01-2001.”
NHTSA complaint #887105, filed 2001-04Fuel system: 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 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
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.
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