Ford Probe 1989

• Recall 21123 [USA]: 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.
  The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
  midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.Equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no. Bd 1552.Notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety at1-800-424-9393.Empire motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums. Theu.S.A. Representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.These brake drums were installed on vehicles from july 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993.

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• Recall 1995099 [Canada]: Electrical
  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.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Seatback recline mechanism failure investigation # DP07001

  On june 29, 2007, nhtsa received a petition from mr. Richard h. Mcswain of mcswain engineering inc., requesting that the agency investigate seatback recliner failure in the subject vehicles. The petitioner identified a failure mode involving bypass of the seatback stop pin which could result in a false or partial engagement of the sector and pawl teeth, allowing the seatback to recline in a vehicular collision.Odi believes that the alleged failure mode may be the result of progressive wear and tear of the seatback stop pin, the seatback stop, and other seat components in vehicles that are, on average, 17 years old.Available data do not suggest that this has occurred with a notable frequency. Odi reviewed its consumer complaint data received over the last nineteen years and found no complaints of seatback collapse (with or without a vehicle collision) in the subject vehicles.Considering the advanced age of the subject vehicles, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.The statutory requirement that the manufacturer provide a free remedy does not apply if the vehicle was bought by the first purchaser more than 10 calendar years before an order is issued. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsas limited resources to best accomplish the agencys safety mission, the petition is denied.
  

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• Mazda rx7 automatic seat belt failure investigation # PE96027

  Malfunction of the automatic seat belt system
  

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• Engine compartment fires investigation # PE91124

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Transmission oil line fire investigation # PE89166

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While driving the car on the road, a car pulled in front of me and i braked hard and my seatbelt locked. But after this incident the seatbelt has never worked the same. The seatbelt doesn't lock, or retract. The car only has 48,000 miles. This seems to be a very common problem for this car. I can't even find parts to fix it because the car is so old. Very unsafe!

After pulling all fuses in the driveway with vehicle off, to check them and putting them all back, verifying several times the correct location, the car cranks but no longer starts. There is no spark, no fuel pressure. Ignition coil gets 12v power to both prongs until cranking, then losses all power. 4eat computer under the dash reports fault with the throttle position sensor. Throttle position sensor is in good condition and this was verified by testing it manually using a voltmeter, a bad tps will not cause a no start situation anyway. Replaced the 4eat control module and no change. Tried pulling codes from ecm, no codes reported. Replaced ecm, no change in situation. Verified the fuel cutoff switch was not triggered, verified the relays are working. Car is dead and i'm out of money to fix it. If ford would make tools like the breakout box and 4eat tester affordable for consumers that would be great, but no.

The engine stops unexpectedly while driving, cutting out the power brakes and power steering and making my front-heavy front wheel drive car very very hard to steer and very very difficult to stop. The engine stops unexpectedly often, without warning. I thought this was tied to the ignition switch, but changing the switch and wiring did not help. At the same time of this problem, the ignition switch stopped turning on the starter, but will let the engine run. *tr

Driver side seat belt would not retract back to release for more room, causing the seat belt to be improperly worn or not worn at all. Dealer has been notified. *ak

I purchased a driver side seat belt on 8/17/02. I paid 131.00 for the part .All ford parts are warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles. Including seat belts, even if they are defective after that warranty expires they keep my money and i have a defective seat belt that does not work properly. I decided to save money and install it myself. The seat belt worked for about a week and then it seized and would not pull down over my left shoulder. I got another under warranty, installed it myself and it happened again. I went back to peninsula ford of san bruno and paid them 198.00 to install my third warranted seat belt. I came back the next day and proved it was not working properly. They agreed and ordered me a new one. This is my fourth seat belt and the same thing happened. I was angry because i was losing hours (wages) at my workplace. I had a few words with the manager at the time and got my 198.00 back. They installed the seat belt and again it did not work. I talked to the service manager and he unprofessionally wrote down my info told me he'd order the part later that day and that it should arrive in 2 days. I called back 2 days later, spoke to him and he said he was hoping it would come today but it's not here yet. I reasonably called back 7 days later and asked for him. He no longer work's here sir was the answer. I was driving around with no seat belt. California highway patrol had become more strict about the seat belt law at that exact moment. I talked to the manager and demanded my money back and he told me to come back tomorrow. Next day, i called and spoke to another manager who was extremely rude, unprofessional and confrontational. I wasn't getting anywhere on the phone so i immediately drove there with a seat belt that did not work. I argued for half hour to get my money back and they discreetly hinted no. The next day i was told all they could do was order me another seat belt. My warranty expires on aug 17, 2003. I am an unsatisfied customer.

Contacted ford and they said they had no recall information. I heard otherwise which is why i am contacting you. No safety defect listed. *ak

Consumer complained in regard to operation of driver's lap and shoulder belt. Belt fails to extend and retract, resulting in failure to buckle belt. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Tire size 19570r14 with 20,000-25,000 miles, aftermarket and with 65,000 rating. Rear driver's side tire tread separated from rest of tire into 2 pieces, and sidewall shreaded into pieces while driving at approximately 30 mph in mild weather conditions.*ak goodyear aquatred ii tire dot mkrw5bhrd63. *slc

Do not yet know full damage cost as other car was damged and don't know the cost yet. No safety defect in summary. *ak