Ford Probe years to avoid
The Ford Probe years to avoid are 1990, 1993, 1994, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.
1,483
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
1984–1999
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Probe years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 378 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 249 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 207 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 198 |
Every Probe year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 38 | 4 | |
| 1996 | 77 | 4 | |
| 1995 | 130 | 4 | |
| 1994avoid | 207 | 4 | |
| 1993avoid | 249 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 101 | 3 | |
| 1991avoid | 198 | 4 | |
| 1990avoid | 378 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 103 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Probe years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Probe years to avoid are 1990, 1993, 1994, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1988.
What is the best year for the Ford Probe?
By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Probe years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Probe have?
Across all model years, the Probe has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,483 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.