1993 FORD PROBE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
93V058000 on 04/27/1993
Component:
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device
Manufactured:
04/15/1992 - 06/06/1992
Affected:
3,700
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower pivot pin that joins the liftgate gas strut to the body can separate from the lower strut mounting bracket due to an undersized rivet head.
Consequence:
Pivot pin separation causes the liftgate to descend suddenly, resulting in an injury if someone is struck by the liftgate.
Correction:
Replace liftgate strut assemblies having undersized pivot pin rivet head diameters with assemblies with adequate pivot pin rivet heads.
Notes:
Owner notification began june 25, 1993.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 800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
05E065000 on 10/05/2005
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
42,962
Defect:
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Correction:
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E065000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
3,593
Defect:
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1993 FORD PROBE TSBs (72)

Bulletin:
94254
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
vehicles may be hard to start or will not start. *tw
Bulletin:
9523
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw
Bulletin:
9525
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
new level design water pump. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2760950401
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
the combination switch/turn signal lever, in the steering column, may be slow to cancel. *tw
Bulletin:
BC8895950401
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
intermittent headlamp door operation. *tw
Bulletin:
BC8914950401
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
the combination switch/turn signal lever may be slow to cancel after making a left hand turn. *tw
Bulletin:
9557
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
revised egr valve wiring harness. *tw
Bulletin:
9558
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
vehicles may be hard to start due to corrosion or short to ground at a wiring splice. *tw
Bulletin:
9562
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
roughness concern during brake application. *tw
Bulletin:
9594
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
951014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
engine - modifications to cylinder head and piston. *tw
Bulletin:
BC8914950401
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
95174
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
door-glove compartment-improved lock assembly available-probes through 7/1/94 and escort/tracers built through 9/6/94 *sd
Bulletin:
BC0180960102
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
BC0182960102
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
w/ 2.5l, investigations have produced updated info. to aid in diagnosing spring noise outlined in tsb 95-03-09. friction spring noise can be isolated to the rear cylinder head directly behind the timing cover w/ a sethascope. the tapping n
Bulletin:
BC0184960102
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
w/ 2.0l, engineering is investigating a lifter bleed down concern when at operating temp & idling. air may enter the oil passage due to an uneven wear pattern on the oil pump control plunger. for vehicles built before 2/1/94 refer to tsb 9
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:
95215
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
the 'check engine' light may flash during warm-up after a cold soak. this may be caused by the powertrain control module (pcm) logic allowing the system to go into closed loop.
Bulletin:
BC0678961025
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0684961024
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
New oxygen sensor now available. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0304961101
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Metallic ticking noise from upper engine. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0422961119
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns of transmission popping out of 3rd or 5th gear. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0486961113
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Concerns of intermittent stalling while driving at low speeds. *tw
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:
96222
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
96225
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
96254
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Restraint system - air bag module - diagnostic fault code 51 - improved diagnostics and repair. *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:
962611
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine - 2.5l - tapping noise from rear cylinder head camshaft friction gear - vehicles built between 4/16/92 and 8/28/94. *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:
BC0304970201
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Metallic ticking noise from upper engine. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0292970201
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Harsh 1-2 upshift concern. *tw
Bulletin:
9733
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp- diagnostic trouble code 181 or p0171 may be stored in memory- rough idle- reduced power- hesitation on acceleration- vehicles built through 11/19/95. *jd
Bulletin:
9774
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Transaxle- 4eat- harsh shift from 1st to 2nd gear- 2.0l (1993 only) and 2.5l (1993-95) engines. *jd
Bulletin:
9751
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd
Bulletin:
9758
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Transaxle- 4eat- harsh shift from 1st to 2nd gear- 2.0l (1993 only) and 2.5l (1993-95) engines. *jd
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:
985A5
Component:
034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Summary:
Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
Bulletin:
985A11
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc
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:
9845
Component:
045300 service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Summary:
Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *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:
9871
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Concerns of a hard start or stall condition on some vehicles. *yc
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:
982010
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
Bulletin:
982310
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
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:
9814
Component:
034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Summary:
Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
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:
99139
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
Bulletin:
99222
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:
99183
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
99194
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *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:
6583
Component:
014200 steering:rack and pinion:rack
Summary:
Information on servicing the left steering rack bushing. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
985A12
Component:
354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:
Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Bulletin:
01181
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Brake shift interlock.*jb
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
02176
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj

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