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#BS-1995-FORPRO-7084

1995 Ford Probe

Based on reports from 130 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
130
Crashes
14
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
85
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 130 complaints, 14 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

wont start intermittently

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

screeching sound from engine

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

erratic shifting

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

14 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

!Inspect the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
1
30–60K
4
60–90K
3
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 3K 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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission14 (11%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System8 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline8 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal6 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (4%)
Other4 (3%)
Electrical System:ignition:module4 (3%)
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control3 (2%)

1995 Ford Probe: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1995 Ford Probe, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Ford Probe, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Ford Probe, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Ford Probe, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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

13
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8
01
4
02
14
03
10
04
4
05
1
07
1
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Ford Probe. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

05E065000Sep 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

95E006002Feb 1995

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

1995 Ford Probe vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

130

Class avg

102

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1995.

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. 130 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.

Other Ford Probe Model Years

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1995 Ford Probe: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Probe?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Ford Probe is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Ford Probe reliable?
The 1995 Ford Probe has 130 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 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 1995 Ford Probe have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 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 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,500 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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