1993 Ford Probe Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 11%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Probe, 11% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Probe. While driving 60 MPH, the fuel control light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The contact was occasionally able to restart the vehicle after two or three minutes. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and advised her to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for a proper diagnosis. As of november 16, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,550 and current mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10209159, filed 2007-11, 74,550 miles“Vehicle stalls when vehicle is coming to a stop. I am unable to get the vehicle to idle without pressing the accelerator pedal. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer to fix this problem 4 times in the past several years, but the problem intermitently persists. The dealer has changed the iac valve, the distributor, the distributor cap, the plugs and plug wires, and now they want to change the iac valve for a 2nd time! By reviewing this database I see that many other Probe owners are experiencing the exact same problem, but it does not appear that the dealer has a solution to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #720150, filed 2000-03“While driving on a freeway at 60 MPH rpms started to drop. Vehicle started to lose power and die. Consumer felt this was very dangerous because they were on the highway. Took to dealer, and they said it was distributor. Consumer replaced tfi module ,and replaced it with same part. There may be a defect in design of part. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894335, filed 2001-08“When coming to a stop light vehicle died. . Shifted into neutral with foot on gas pedal to keep vehicle idling, and it revved and then idled. Also, when vehicle slowed down it would stall. Took it to mechanic who repaired it first time. Second time, warranty expired, but it was repaired at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #860200, filed 2000-04“After being parked overnight in garage when engine was started loud noises coming from engine. Dealer state low oil perssure was causing lifter to go bad. Lifters damaged due to low oil pressure dealer recommend replaced oil pump. Replace timing belt due to mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #882604, filed 2001-03Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 13 | 48% |
| 1996 | 13 | 25% |
| 1995 | 16 | 19% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 23 | 11% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 10 | 3% |
| 1989 | 13 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Probe
66 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Probe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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