Recall 98V206002: 1997 Ford Probe

Report received

Nov 3, 1998

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

5,700vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in possible engine stalling.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Ford Probe27 complaints