1997 Ford Probe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Probe years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Probe. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Probe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 48%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Probe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 48% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 15% | 16,897 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Probe recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
Risk: This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 1997 ford probe gt 6 cylinder. The over drive light keep flickering over drive off and then check engine light stays on for days. I had this checked out and the tps throttle position sensor check out bad so i had this replaced. This problem still exist. I went to several service stations…
The automatic transmission (cd4e) has been acting up, overdrive light on dash starts flashing whih then causes harsh shifting and power loss in tranny and engine. I have read hundreds of complaints about these transmissions and believe it should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to take…
Ltr request a copy of the nhtsa report re an airbag probe of the 1997 ford escort. Atty representing client injured when airbag did not deploy in a 1997 ford escort. *mr *nm
I have had to replace the distrubutor which caused it turn over, but not start, and clutch with in one month. Also my check engine light keeps coming on an dthey can't figure out why, and my cruise control does not work. *ak
Consumer states there is a problem ,while driving the vehicle shut down, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. *ak
Other Ford Probe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Probe | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 27 | 1 |
| 1996 Probe | 52 | 1 |
| 1995 Probe | 86 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Probe?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Probe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford Probe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Probe model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.