TSB List for the 1993 Ford Probe

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 Probe are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
  • AIR BAGS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • TIRES
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • TSB #6583

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610700

      INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE LEFT STEERING RACK BUSHING. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #99194

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090082

      INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #985A11

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601009

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #96222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50941

      BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #985A13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601012

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC8914950401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3013200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    • TSB #9562

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39900

      ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #985A5

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601003

      HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9814

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605562

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #95212

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46478

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #9845

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601264

      AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #9874

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601343

      A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC0304970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51105

      METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #962611

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50996

      ENGINE - 2.5L - TAPPING NOISE FROM REAR CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT FRICTION GEAR - VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 4/16/92 AND 8/28/94. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0182960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46441

      W/ 2.5L, INVESTIGATIONS HAVE PRODUCED UPDATED INFO. TO AID IN DIAGNOSING SPRING NOISE OUTLINED IN TSB 95-03-09. FRICTION SPRING NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR CYLINDER HEAD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE TIMING COVER W/ A SETHASCOPE. Read More »

    • TSB #BC0184960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46443

      W/ 2.0L, ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A LIFTER BLEED DOWN CONCERN WHEN AT OPERATING TEMP & IDLING. AIR MAY ENTER THE OIL PASSAGE DUE TO AN UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN ON THE OIL PUMP CONTROL PLUNGER. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #99183

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090051

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99816

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606420

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0304961101

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50712

      METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #951014

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #42089

      ENGINE - MODIFICATIONS TO CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #982010

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603695

      EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9864

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601312

      INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #9523

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39119

      ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #99129

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606451

      INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • TSB #96225

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50944

      MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612203

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99152

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608431

      INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9888

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601238

      INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97511

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51945

      FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #95215

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46479

      THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT MAY FLASH DURING WARM-UP AFTER A COLD SOAK. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOGIC ALLOWING THE SYSTEM TO GO INTO CLOSED LOOP. Read More »

    • TSB #BC8914950401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3013200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #9774

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51911

      TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #9758

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51941

      TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #962612

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50997

      TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #96249

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50908

      TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

    • TSB #962516

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50972

      AXKE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604059

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #99222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089681

      SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96246

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50905

      WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC8914950401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3013200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    • TSB #9558

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39882

      VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START DUE TO CORROSION OR SHORT TO GROUND AT A WIRING SPLICE. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #94254

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1994
      NHTSA ID:
      #38056

      VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #9871

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601339

      CONCERNS OF A HARD START OR STALL CONDITION ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC0486961113

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50762

      CONCERNS OF INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #9733

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51659

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 181 OR P0171 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY- ROUGH IDLE- REDUCED POWER- HESITATION ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/19/95. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC8895950401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39869

      INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP DOOR OPERATION. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC8914950401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3013200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #99139

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606508

      CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #96254

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50961

      RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *TW Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #95174

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #45962

      DOOR-GLOVE COMPARTMENT-IMPROVED LOCK ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE-PROBES THROUGH 7/1/94 AND ESCORT/TRACERS BUILT THROUGH 9/6/94 *SD Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #9852

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601290

      INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #9751

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51931

      INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #99129

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606460

      EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9873

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601341

      EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

    • TSB #985A12

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601010

      RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #99196

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090087

      INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9848

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601269

      ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #01157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623988

      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #9768

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51987

      FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »

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