Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 05E065000 · 2005 · reported 10/05/2005
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1994 Ford Probe Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
166Complaints
4Recalls
16Crashes
7Fires
15Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (13.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 23 · 13.9% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 22 · 13.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:ignition | 15 · 9% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 11 · 6.6% | not available | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 9 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 93V169000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 8 · 4.8% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 166 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E065000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 93V169000 · 1993 · reported 10/15/1993
INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAGWOULD BE IMPEDED BY THE DAMAGE TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND WOULD REQUIRE MOREEXPENSIVE REPAIR WORK.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“REAR CALIPER BRAKES SEIZED ON MY 1994 FORD PROBE GT, CAUSING EXTREME OVERHEATING AND SMOKING. *NLM”NHTSA complaint 10019288 — filed 05/26/2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
“THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS DO NOT DISENGAGE AFTER USING THE HANDBRAKE. THE HANDBRAKE IS CURRENTLY USELESS ON THE CAR SINCE IT NEVER DISENGAGES PROPERLY. THIS…”NHTSA complaint 721823 — filed 04/22/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
“REAR DISC CALIPERS FREEZE UP WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET. UPON RELEASE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THE CALIPERS DO NOT RELEASE CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF…”NHTSA complaint 539801 — filed 08/12/1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Probe?
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 23 of 166 NHTSA complaints (13.9%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (22), electrical system:ignition (15), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 Ford Probe have?
166 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 05E065000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 Ford Probe's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
