1989 Ford Probe Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Ford Probe covers the two-door hatchback in three trims, GL, GT and LX, with two versions of the same 2.2L SOHC inline-four of 133 cubic inches: one turbocharged, one naturally aspirated, both on gasoline. The turbocharged 2.2L brings its own induction system, boost-related specifications and diagnostics, so the book separates it from the naturally aspirated engine where they differ, then supplies procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the hatchback body and chassis shared across all three trims.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (133 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.2L inline-four (133 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• GL
• GT
• LX

Known issues on the 1989 Probe. One recall is on federal record for the 1989 Probe: the groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was machined incorrectly, and if the ring does not seat properly the axle lug nuts can break and let the brake drum, wheel and tire separate. Owners have lodged 98 complaints with NHTSA, clustered on seat belts with 27, engine and engine cooling with 16 and visibility with 12. Rear hub and drum brake procedures with their torque values, seat belt specifications and cooling system diagnostics for the 2.2L engines are the manual sections that apply.