1994 Ford Probe seat belts problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1994 Ford Probe — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford probe gt. The contact indicated that both the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles failed to lock to secure the passengers. The contact indicated that the failure occurred due to rusting of the locking mechanism. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…”
filed Dec 8, 2014
“While driving 50 mph at night on dry roads consumer was involved in a side collision that resulted in drivers side lap and shoulder belt not engaging, consumer died as a result.*ak (chief deputy coroner, arden hughes on behalf of deceased). *slc”
filed Jan 9, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Probe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Probe | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 Probe | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 Probe | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 Probe | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 Probe | 55 | 70% |
| 1991 Probe | 142 | 80% |
| 1990 Probe | 282 | 87% |
| 1989 Probe | 26 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.