1990 FORD PROBE Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 89V159000 on 09/27/1989
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1989 - 08/31/1989
- Affected:
- 2,900
- Defect:
- Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.
- Consequence:
- Throttle may stick and not return fully to idleposition.
- Correction:
- Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.
- Notes:
- System:throttle.
- Campaign:
- 93E035000 on 10/24/1993
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1991 - 02/29/1992
- Affected:
- 300
- Defect:
- The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
- Consequence:
- If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no. bd 1552.notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety at1-800-424-9393.empire motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums. theu.s.a. representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.these brake drums were installed on vehicles from july 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993.
- Campaign:
- 96V172001 on 02/04/1997
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Manufactured:
- 08/13/1989 - 02/06/1992
- Affected:
- 224,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V172002 on 02/04/1997
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Manufactured:
- 08/13/1989 - 02/06/1992
- Affected:
- 224,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1990 FORD PROBE TSBs (34)
- Bulletin:
- 9523
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9535
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- malfunction indicator light may illuminate intermittently due to carbon deposits on the egr valve. *tw
- Bulletin:
- RCL/94E54
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- vehicles may be releasing exhaust emissions that exceed federal and canadaian standards. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9546
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9582
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- a revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC8914950401
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962516
- Component:
- 105200 power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
- Summary:
- Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC3131972197
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Recalls 96s48 and 96s99 - parts shortage - probe motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly are in extremely short supply. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC1031197020
- Component:
- 151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
- Summary:
- Recalls 96s48 & 96s99: 90-92 probe motorized seat belt rail & motor assy for recalls 96s48 & 96s99 are in extremely short supply- the rail & motor assembly are currently on back order with a very long lead time required to restock- it is
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9848
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13714
- Component:
- 151200 seat belts:front:webbing
- Summary:
- Information regarding the recall 96s48 & 96s99 (motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly). *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985A12
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01124
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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