1997 Ford Probe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,897miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Ford Probe, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,897 miles.
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.
“Engine problems since owning car. Car cranks but won't start. Has happened too many times to count since I've owned the car. The incident date I chose was the first time it happened. It happened the first time 2 months after a recall repair had been done and has continued until today. The vehicle component I chose is a guess since the problem has never been determined. Many things have been replaced but the problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10002816, filed 2003-01, 16,897 miles“I have had to replace the distrubutor which caused it turn over, but not start, and clutch with in one month. Also my check engine light keeps coming on an dthey can't figure out why, and my cruise control does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10050585, filed 2003-12Electrical 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 1997 Ford Probe
13 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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