1991 Ford Probe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Ford Probe, 7% of the 177 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.
“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“Seals around windows in vehicle, causing a moisture build up, and it is wet inside, in for repairs twice, resealed front window on the right side, but failed to remove all water from vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #807831, filed 1997-03“While driving in rain experienced rear windshield wiper failure, upon switching on , wipers will fly off rear window, must get out of vehicle to put back in place, rendering them inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #804185, filed 1996-10“Consumer started the vehicle, smoke came from panel of the power window on passenger's side, wiring in the panel burned, causing the windows to become inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #803762, filed 1996-11“When using the windshield wiper, they cut off, stop half way and do not go back into original position. Windshield wipers stop in the middle of windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #806136, filed 1996-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Probe
142 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 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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