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#BS-1991-FORPRO-7084

1991 Ford Probe

Based on reports from 198 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
198
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Recalls
4
TSBs
32
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 198 complaints, 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

car slips out of drive while driving

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

radiator leaked

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

turn signal relay is broken

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

72 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:webbingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
30–60K
1
60–90K
2
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 15K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (72 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts72 (36%)
Seat Belts:front:webbing32 (16%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor24 (12%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage15 (8%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly5 (3%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls4 (2%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer4 (2%)
Suspension4 (2%)

1991 Ford Probe: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Probe, with 72 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:webbing Issues

Seat Belts:front:webbing complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Probe, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:webbing-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Probe, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Probe, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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4
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1
02
2
03
9
04
3
06
1
07
1
10
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Ford Probe. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

91V016000Mar 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

BRACKETS MOUNTING AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN UNDERSTRENGTH SPOT WELD.

93E035000Sep 1993

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

96V172001Oct 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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.

96V172002Oct 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Probe is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Ford Probe vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

198

Class avg

64

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 198 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Ford Probe: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Ford Probe?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Ford Probe is related to the seat belts, with 72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Ford Probe reliable?
The 1991 Ford Probe has 198 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Ford Probe problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Ford Probe has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Probe problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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