1995 Ford Probe Wrong Oil Filter Damage

FORD PROBE
Avatar
ASSANOWICZY
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Took 1995 2.5 24v Probe to local garage to fit new oil filter and oil change. THEY FITTED THE WRONG FILTER : (
Engine overheated, water and oil dried up.....engine now smoking - loads of back pressure in main raidiator hose - guess they have blown my engine.
Can I take it to Ford and insist that the garage pay the bill - I don't want to let those cowboys anywhere near it - if they can't get an oil filter right - they aure as hell aint gonne fix my head gasket/head or whatever else they have wrecked. :shock:
Apr 2, 2006 at 5:23 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
LOSONE
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 1,616 POSTS
I don't know where you live but in this case see an attorney after you have a mechanic verify what was done wrong. Good Luck
Apr 2, 2006 at 6:52 AM
Avatar
OILPAN49
  • MEMBER
  • 18 POSTS
Ditto.

My apologies man! I hope you get things straightened out and that garage sounds like they own you a new engine.

If the filter was wrong, the threads shouldn't of accepted the filter. My guess is the filter went on awkward, they didn't care and just slap it on there.

I'm with losone, get a lawyer A.S.A.P and I hope all goes well getting this thing straightned out and see too it that the garage gets you a new engine and have someone else install it. Good luck man! -op-
Apr 2, 2006 at 6:05 PM
🔧 Tools & Auto Repair Parts
Find automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, and replacement parts for your next repair.
Shop on Amazon →
Paid affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Suggested Repair

Have an independent mechanic verify the wrong oil filter and resulting engine damage, then consult an attorney about holding the original shop responsible. Do not return the car to that shop for repairs.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Probe says a garage installed the wrong oil filter during an oil change. The engine then overheated, lost oil and coolant, began smoking, and developed back pressure in the radiator hose. Replies advise documenting the error with another mechanic and contacting an attorney rather than letting the original garage repair it.

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle