1995 Ford Probe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Ford Probe, 13% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 2 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.
“The consumer is having problems with the electrical system, involving: the cigarette lighter, interior lights, etc. As far as she knows the brake lights, headlights, and dashboard lights are working. The fuses have been checked and they were fine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer just two days ago, and the problem was not solved. This was the second time that the contact took the vehicle to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10119888, filed 2005-06, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Probe. The contact stated that the service indicator continuously illuminated. The mechanic was unable to diagnosis the failure. The manufacturer issued a recall pertaining to lighting for the contact's type of vehicle. The contact was notified that this vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact felt that the vehicle was not properly checked. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10187138, filed 2007-04, 70,000 miles“Vehicle experiencing ongoing problems with the following: 1. Hatchback hydraulic cylinder failed to operate; 2. Vehicle wanders to the right while driving, and dealer unable to correct the problem; 3. Grinding noise from front of vehicle, and 4. Moisture got into spark plugs area, causing engine to lose power. Vehicle had been inspected by dealer shop; causes and reasons could not be verified. Manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #839931, filed 1999-06“Car loses compression resluting in loss of power and lack of acceleration. Bob baker Ford denied it was the cat both times replacing spark plugs and wires. It runs for 4-5 months then goes out again”
NHTSA complaint #701293, filed 1998-12“While driving the vehicle stalled and smoked from wheel well than throughout the engine. Had wiring harness problems with the vehicle. Cause unknown. Please provide further inforation.”
NHTSA complaint #831924, filed 1998-12Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 26 | 16% |
| 1993 | 32 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 11 | 3% |
| 1989 | 10 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Probe
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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