1999 Ford Probe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 4, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Probe years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Probe. That ranks 4th out of 4 Probe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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1993-1997 Ford Probe photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford Probe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 Ford Probe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Probe.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Oncoming cars having overly bright headlights cause night blindness. Both blue and white extra bright lights do this. Properly aimed lights still shine into oncoming dirvers when they go over hills and bumps. The worse situation is rain and on ice when the light also reflects off the road surface…

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 29, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 759968

Other Ford Probe years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199910
1997 Probe271
1996 Probe521
1995 Probe860

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Probe?

Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Probe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.