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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1ZVLT22B9R5140916 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1ZVLT22B9R5•••••• 1994 Ford PROBE

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 1994 Ford PROBE build (5 vs 3).

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137on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Latches/locks/linkages 1 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1

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Electrical System Jun 2000
Vehicle stalled while driving, after a short time consumer was able to restart the engine, and eventually got vehicle to the nearest dealer, consumer was then informed that the problem was a failing part within the distributor
Latches/locks/linkages Nov 1994
Key stuck in ignition switch
Power Train  
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds as if the tires are unbalanced or the drive shaft is out of balance
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Electrical System May 2000
My vehicle has been at a garage since aug. Because the car would run for a while and then just shut off. After a period of time the car could be started again, and would run for a while a shut off. The mechanic said he had narrowed the problem down to the distributor assembly. A…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1ZVLT22B9R5140916 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.