1995 Ford Probe Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 19%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,362miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Ford Probe, 19% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,362 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the only owner of the 1995 Ford Probe gt . From the start the car has been into a Ford dealer over 25 times ! Ford has many service notice defects out on this car ! Water gets inside the car when washed or in the rain ! The head gaskets leak from day one ! The moon roof has rust on it ! The hatch back shocks are worthless ! The alarm comes on when it wants to ! The cv axles leak trans oil ! Ford made a new cv boot to stop the oil leaks ! No one ever told me ! The brake rotors were replaced at 30000 miles ! Plug wires were replaced at 16500 miles ! Engine has a ticking noise ! …”
NHTSA complaint #10021479, filed 2003-06, 2,500 miles“To whom it may concern: my 1995 Ford Probe has had a number of problems including one of the most recent - having to rebuild the transmission's have now owned the car for 20,000 miles or 3 1/2 years and have spent over four and a half thousand dollars on pre-mature problems. The amount does not include general services. The car has now reached 87,000 miles. One does not expect a car with so little mileage to have so many problems. If I was able to afford a new car I would send my Ford Probe to the scrap yard, I would not want a stranger to suffer car problems as I have. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054391, filed 2004-01“Oil pump has been replaced three times, because of a faulty design, so the dealership claims. This has become a costly repair, and I know many other Probe owners varying from 1993 to the 1997 models with the exact same problem. Many of us have also experienced defects in the factory paint, including but not limited to cracking, fading and crow's feet.”
NHTSA complaint #738756, filed 2001-01“Oil pressure sensor has malfunctioned which has caused oil to leak into engine compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer is not providing any assistance. The consumer states that the oil leaked on the hot catalytic converter and could have caused fire. The loss of oil starved the engine resulting in noisy valve lash adjusters. The dealer was not contacted on this event.”
NHTSA complaint #891351, filed 2001-06“Consumer was inside of vehicle keeping cool with air conditioner running, he fell sleep inside of vehicle, and was awakened by smoke. Fire department stated that fire started on firewall of engine. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #899691, filed 2001-11Engine 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 1995 Ford Probe
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 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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