1991 Ford Probe Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Ford Probe, 2% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
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 read your complaint page, have had the car since 91 and I have all the same probs, 1 person said he had 2 inches of water in the car, try 6. The paint wasnt right from day 1. The cv joints/axels went bad after 2 years and ive got by till now but the rattle is annoying. The exhaust sys also rattles. Front tires go yearly. Air conditioner never has blown cold. And the door on the glove compartment is to heavy for the latch, I ride 6 mnths of every year with an open glove compartment.the hatchback leaks, and the paint well, who knows where they got that blend. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069753, filed 2004-01, 15,000 miles“Windshield wipers work but when they are turned off, they stop in a vertical positions in the driver's viewing area. The power steering hose cost me over $200 to be replaced because it is built into the firewall. The car had to be taken apart in order to get to the hose.”
NHTSA complaint #743059, filed 2001-03“When traveling and upon making a left hand turn steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855282, filed 2000-01Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Probe
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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