1991 Ford Probe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 Ford Probe, and owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford Probe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Brackets mounting automatic shoulder belt retractor assembly may have an understrength spot weld.
Remedy: Install two bolts in the brackets to prevent shoulder belt failure.
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Ford Probe have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,051 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 55 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The driver side seat belt is stuck on the track towards the back of it's track and no longer moves or engages.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2018 · Seat belts
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford probe. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at various speeds to include approximately 60 MPH, using the cruise control the vehicle speed increased. The vehicle has n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Ford Probe. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Probe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Probe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Ford Probe | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford Probe | 0 | 77 |
| 1990 Ford Probe | 3 | 323 |
| 1991 Ford Probe | 3 | 177 |
| 1992 Ford Probe | 2 | 79 |
| 1993 Ford Probe | 1 | 205 |
| 1994 Ford Probe | 1 | 166 |
| 1995 Ford Probe | 0 | 86 |
| 1996 Ford Probe | 1 | 52 |
| 1997 Ford Probe | 1 | 27 |
| 1999 Ford Probe | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1991 Ford Probe
How do I know if my 1991 Ford Probe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 Ford Probe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V016000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.