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1995 Ford Probe problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 1995 Ford Probe sits mid-pack among Probe years: 130 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 102, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 12 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (23), engine (18), and electrical system (15), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

130

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

12

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Probe years?

Probe NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted378 complaints1984: 1 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 103 complaints1990: 378 complaints1991: 198 complaints1992: 101 complaints1993: 249 complaints1994: 207 complaints1995: 130 complaints1996: 77 complaints1997: 38 complaints1999: 1 complaints
Probe NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Ford Probe problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2318%
Engine1814%
Steering1512%
Electrical System1512%
Body & Structure1411%
Seat Belts75%
Airbags75%
Brakes65%
Speed Control65%
Visibility & Wipers43%
Fuel System43%
Other43%
Tires & Wheels22%
Seats22%
Latches & Locks22%
Suspension11%

Does the 1995 Ford Probe have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E065000LightingJuly 17, 2006 · 3,593 units

Defect

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

05E065000Fuel SystemOctober 5, 2005 · 42,962 units

Defect

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

95E006002AirbagsFebruary 24, 1995 · 8,600 units

Defect

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Consequence

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

MAN-TRAN: TRANSMISSION GRINDS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR CAUSING DIFFICULTY GOING INTO 2ND GEAR; DISTRACTION CAUSED DRIVER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 25, 1995 · crash

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF VEHICLE KEEPING COOL WITH AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, HE FELL SLEEP INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS AWAKENED BY SMOKE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED ON FIREWALL OF ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 1, 1998 · fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SMOKED FROM WHEEL WELL THAN THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. HAD WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORATION. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 3, 1998 · fire

STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTERED SLIGHTLY TO LEFT, CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO IN DIRECTION OF PROBLEM, DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN UP WHEELS, LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD INTO WOODED AREA AND TURNED OVER; TOTALED.*AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 3, 1996 · crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED TO OPERATE; 2. VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, AND DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; 3. GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND 4. MOISTURE GOT INTO SPARK PLUGS AREA, CAUSING ENGINE TO…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

1995 Ford Probe — common questions

Is the 1995 Ford Probe reliable?

It is close to typical for the Probe: 130 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 1995 Probe problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (23 complaints), engine (18 complaints), electrical system (15 complaints).

Does the 1995 Ford Probe have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Ford Probe. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Probe years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Probe years to avoid are 1990, 1993, 1994, 1991. The cleanest record among Probe years belongs to 1988.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.