Are Ford Probes reliable?

Are Ford Probes reliable?

Probe owners have made 58 complaints over 8 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we’ve ranked it 8th in overall reliability out of 42 Ford models , with some engine and electrical concerns.

Why was the Ford Probe discontinued?

As such, the MX-6 was canceled in 1997, which also meant it was curtains for the Probe GT. The Probe’s successor was the early-2000s front-drive revival of the Mercury Cougar, which was also not a very successful car. Ford dropped the Probe mainly because it failed to carve out a place for itself in the market.

Are Ford Probes fast?

The Probe hit 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, 0.2 quicker than the MX-6. Its quarter-mile clocking of 15.5 seconds at 89 mph also edges out the MX-6’s 15.6-second/88-mph performance. And the Probe’s 133-mph top speed is 4 mph faster than the MX-6’s. Credit the Probe’s wider and taller tires for the improved performance.

How many Ford Probes are left?

	2021	2019
FORD PROBE 16V	121	144
FORD PROBE 24V	191	224

Are Ford Probes collectible?

Despite their status as “economy” cars, they are very much collectible. We suspect the Probe will exceed the expectations of collectors for the same reasons.

Did the Ford Probe have a Mazda engine?

The first generation Ford Probe was based on the Mazda GD platform, and was powered by a 2.2 L SOHC 4-cylinder Mazda F2 engine. It debuted in 1988 for the 1989 model year and was produced until 1992 in the United States in Flat Rock, Michigan.

How much are Ford Probes worth?

A: The average price of a Ford Probe is $5,205.

Is the Ford Probe rare?

Ford Probes themselves are really rare. Especially the well maintained or tastefully tuned ones. Once a year there is a Probe fan meeting in Osterode (Ford Probe Treffen) where you can spot like up to 50 Probes at once but that’s it, as far as I’m concerned.

Is the Ford Probe RWD?

Enter the Ford Probe, a front-wheel drive sports car that was also meant to replace the European Ford Capri.

Did the Ford Probe have a turbo?

The Ford Probe is a liftback coupé produced by Ford, introduced in 1988 and produced until 1997….First generation (1988–1992)

First generation
Engine	2.2 L 110 hp (82 kW) Mazda F2 I4 2.2 L Turbo 145 hp (108 kW) Mazda F2T I4 3.0 L 140 hp (104 kW) Vulcan V6

Is a Ford Probe a sports car?

The Probe is a global sports coupe, introduced by Ford in 1989 to replace the EXP model in the United States and to succeed the Capri in Europe. It was sold in two generations until 1997.