The service and repair manual for the 1990 Ford Probe — 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — SOHC 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | GT Hatchback 2-Door · GL Hatchback 2-Door · LX Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 378 complaints · 34 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Probe manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- General Information 1,477
- Accessories & Equipment 342
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 220
- Body & Frame 68
- Maintenance 136
- Brakes 262
- Restraints 41
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 250
- Electrical 374
- Suspension 102
- Engine Mechanical 195
- Transmission 54
- Engine Performance 805
- Master Cylinder Nut 12
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Probe
- Vehicle Speed Control — linkages · 89V159000Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › drum › drum · 93E035000The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Owners have filed 378 complaints and Ford has issued 34 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Probe. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Probe manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Probe?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the GT Hatchback 2-Door, GL Hatchback 2-Door, LX Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1990 Probe problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 Probe, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1990 Probe wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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