- The problem
- Note: passenger side (right) seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Ford Probe Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Probe have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in September 1996 for the webbing.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Probe year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Ford Probe recalls 4
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
- The problem
- Note: driver's side (left) passive seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
- 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.
- The problem
- Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.
- The risk
- Throttle may stick and not return fully to idleposition.
- The fix
- Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.
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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 years1990 Ford Probe vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Ford Probe | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 197 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Bronco | 57 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Bronco II | 27 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford B700 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Cargo | 1 | 0 | B | 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 1990 Ford Probe
Does the 1990 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1990 Ford Probe: webbing (September 1996); webbing (September 1996); drum (October 1993); linkages (September 1989). 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 1990 Ford Probe had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Ford Probe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1990 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