1989 Ford Probe visibility problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1989 Ford Probe — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Right window regulator failed, driver's side is cracked and about to fail the dealership asked for $379.00 for replacement part. I then called wrecking yards (2) and explained that I needed a window regulator for a ford probe 1989 they informed me that part is not available for the drivers side I…”
filed Apr 27, 2000
“I want to report windshield wiper failure similar to that of other ford owners, and that I have found the cause in my car. I heard a portion of a radio news broadcast that said taurus owners have experienced failures. My wiper failures began about two years ago. *ak”
filed Mar 23, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Probe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Probe | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 Probe | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 Probe | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 Probe | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Probe | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 Probe | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Probe | 13 | 7% |
| 1990 Probe | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Probe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.