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1990 Ford Probe Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (8)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1990 Ford Probe in Canada.

Ref #1996-153 Campaign : 96S48/96S99
1996-09-30 8 022 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

THE RAIL OF THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY WEAR SUFFICIENTLY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO CAUSE THE CABLE WHICH PUSHES AND PULLS THE MOVEABLE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO JAM IN THE TRACK, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY TO BE INOPERATIVE. CORRECTION: DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT TRACKS WILL BE REPLACED WITH INCREASED DURABILITY TRACKS. PASSENGER SIDE BELT TRACKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1995-099 Campaign : 95B70
1995-06-13 25 196 units

Electrical

Issue Description

THE FUEL PUMP WIRING ASSEMBLY MAY CORRODE DUE TO ROAD SALT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL BRIDGE DEVELOPING BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE FUEL GAUGE SENDER TERMINALS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL SENDER GROUND CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT THE WIRING AND MELT ITS INSULATION CAUSING SMOKE AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO OTHER WIRING. CORRECTION: A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1995-038 Campaign : 94E54
1995-02-27 19 200 units

Emissions

Issue Description

COMPLIANCE TESTING INDICATES THAT THESE VEHICLES MAY BE RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) EMISSIONS WHICH EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (emissions) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1995-027 Campaign : 94E54
1995-02-16 19 195 units

Emissions

Issue Description

NOTE: SUPERSEDED BY 95038. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CATALYSTS MAY BE RELEASING EMISSIONS IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYSTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (emissions) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1992-100 Campaign : 92E21
1992-08-21 1 840 units

Emissions

Issue Description

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING INTERRUPTION OF THE SENSOR SIGNAL. CORRECTION: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (emissions) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1991-145 Campaign : 91E08
1991-10-29 1 170 units

Emissions

Issue Description

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ONLY. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS EXCEED STANDARD. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (EEC) PROCESSOR AND ATTACH TWO DECALS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (emissions) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1991-020 Campaign : 91S24
1991-02-11 4 608 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHENEVER SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. CORRECTION: A REVISED DESIGN DRL MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (lights and instruments) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1989-133 Campaign : 89S72
1989-09-28 131 units

Engine

Issue Description

VEHICLES WITH 3 LITRE ENGINES MAY HAVE THROTTLE LEVERS THAT WERE BENT DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE THROTTLE MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN FULLY TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NECESSARY, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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