Does the 1989 Ford Probe have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Ford Probe recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ford Probe?

77 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Ford Probe recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Ford Probe. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Ford Probe recalls, newest first

October 13, 1993NHTSA 93E035000300 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 77 complaints about the 1989 Ford Probe with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts › Front › Retractor14
Power train › Automatic transmission6
Seat belts6
Service brakes6
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline5

Other Ford Probe years

Other 1989 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ford Probe have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Ford Probe recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ford Probe?: 77 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.