1996 Ford Probe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (14) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Probe model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (83)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2003-09-15 · 03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2002-09-02 · 02176 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
Power Train:axle Assembly 2002-02-04 · 0224 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble codes 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, p0731, p0732, p0734, p0741 and p01744. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-12-10 · 01246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch 2001-09-17 · 01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake shift interlock.*jb
Unknown Or Other 2001-08-06 · 01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.