Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1997 FORD PROBETransport Canada Recall #1998225
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and affected tensioners will be replaced.
150 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 98S30Updated June 10, 2026