- The problem
- The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
- The risk
- If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Ford Probe Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Ford Probe have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1993 for the drum.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Probe year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Ford Probe recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Probe: every year compared
All Probe years1989 Ford Probe vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Ford Probe | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 261 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Bronco | 85 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Bronco II | 39 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Club Wagon | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Ford B700 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Ford B600 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Ford Probe
Does the 1989 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 Ford Probe: drum (October 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Ford Probe had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Ford Probe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Probe year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1989 Ford Probe has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data