1990 Ford Probe Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Ford Probe documents three engines in the two-door hatchback across the GL, GT and LX trims: the turbocharged and the naturally aspirated versions of the 2.2L SOHC inline-four, each of 133 cubic inches, and the naturally aspirated 3.0L OHV V6 of 182 cubic inches, all gasoline. A four-cylinder with and without a turbocharger and an overhead-valve V6 make three distinct engine sections, and the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics follow that split before covering the hatchback body and chassis that the three trims share.
Engines covered
- 2.2L inline-four (133 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 2.2L inline-four (133 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.0L V6 (182 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door hatchback
Trims covered
- GL
- GT
- LX
Known issues on the 1990 Probe. Four recalls are on federal record for the 1990 Probe. Two cover the automatic shoulder belts, whose rail can wear until the cable that retracts the buckle jams and the belt stops working, on the driver and passenger sides; another covers throttle levers bent during assembly that may stick and not return to idle. Owners have registered 355 complaints with NHTSA, and 287 of them concern seat belts, with the electrical system and engine cooling at ten apiece. The manual's seat belt procedures, throttle linkage specifications and electrical wiring diagrams cover exactly those systems.
THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL 96S48 & 96S99 (MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RAIL AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY). *MJS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
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
INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 34 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
FAILURE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENTAT AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES IN AN EMRGENCY SITUATION WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE H
Showing the 2 most serious of 355 complaints filed with NHTSA.
