Ford Probe
The Ford Probe is a sport compact coupe that was marketed by Ford from the 1988 to 1997 model years. Taking its name from a futuristic series of aerodynamic concept vehicles, the Probe was originally developed as the fourth-generation Ford Mustang. As news of the design change became discovered in the mid-1980s, a profoundly negative response to the potential new model convinced Ford to maintain the Mustang under its traditional pony car format. To recoup its investment in the project, Ford ultimately released the design under a different name, slotting it above the Escort and Tempo coupes and below the Mustang and Thunderbird.
Wikipedia →Specs — 1997
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Preceded by
- Ford Capri
- Succeeded by
- Ford Cougar
- Units built
- 837,373
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 1997
52 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 model year.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 19
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 7
- POWER TRAIN
- 5
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 5
- HYDRAULIC
- 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
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