1996 Ford Probe Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Ford Probe, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I am having a repeated problem of the trunk hood falling and smashing your head. Usually I try to have someone hold it open for me, but when in a hurry I forget and end up with a concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #719302, filed 2000-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Probe
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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