1996 Ford Probe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Ford Probe, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 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.
“Intermittently vehicle failed to start. Engine cranked but wouldn't turn over. Also while driving vehicle stalled. Mechanic replaced the ground wire and distributor, but the problems still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10061212, filed 2004-03, 115,000 miles“When placing the vehicle from 2nd to 3th gear and the rpms are at 2900, the vehicle stalls without no warning, resulting in loss of power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the sensor and the computer module.”
NHTSA complaint #810371, filed 1997-03Electrical 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 1996 Ford Probe
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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