1995 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6

Summary:

Rare classic

Faults:

Plug leads, rocker cover gasket, manifold gasket - all needed replacing as the rocker cover gasket has leaked and oil was in the spark plug wells.

The power steering goes out sometimes and it seems to be the power steering pump.

Have replaced the front two tyres and brake pads all round.

General Comments:

The car performs, handles and looks great.

The power steering pump seems to be a common problem. There is a number of simple performance enhancing modifications that will further your enjoyment of the car.

Although not popular in the UK, there are quite a number of Probe owners in the USA. Due to the Internet, parts for and information about the Probe are quite accessible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th December, 2000

5th Mar 2001, 15:19

Ok, all you people that give this car a grave review, I abhor you.

I like my car.

From the one inch above the ground, to the rims dripping in 24 kt. gold. I have fun.

- Jesse "NWTSUP" Sweet

26th Aug 2001, 17:38

I have the exact same problem with my Probe's power steering. I haven't found anyone else until now who has had the identical problem. No one that I have talked to has even heard of the power steering going out. Ford would not recall my car to fix it under warranty. Other than that, I love my Probe too.

9th Dec 2005, 22:55

I have a '95 Probe GT with 166,000 miles on it. I commute 70 miles every day (5) in the Chicago Illinois (USA) area. Highway miles - 85-95 mph every day! I replaced many parts. This week it started making a whining sound as I get ready to shift. It sounds like a power steering pump.

I like driving it. I put Mustang Cobra (4) 17x8 wheels on it, (not the flat ones) with 235-45's. They look cool. $125.00/ea. at Jegs Auto Parts, Ohio (USA). They ARE EXPENSIVE to fix though.

10th Dec 2005, 14:04

If it occasionally fails it is more likely to be the belt slipping than the pump packing up.

Probably best to fit a new belt and make sure it is tightened correctly.

1995 Ford Probe 24v

Summary:

Do not buy one

Faults:

Interestingly enough, the same as some of the other reports but with some extra problems too:

Rear calipers replaced twice now.

New exhaust.

Immobiliser packed up.

New distributor.

New spark leads (£190).

Six new tyres altogether.

Air conditioning packed up too.

General Comments:

This car cost me £24,000 and I have done nothing but pay out more and more money on repairs. My previous car I had for seven years and never spent a penny on it. This car has cost me a fortune and I would strongly recommend that people do not buy one. Many friends of friends have had exactly the same problems with their Probes. It has very low mileage and has been treated well but the problems keep occurring. Please also add to the list above that the alloy wheels corroded within a year, as well, and had to be replaced.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th September, 2000

3rd Dec 2000, 09:32

Can you tell me why you replaced the rear brake calipers? I am having brake trouble with my 95 Probe, sometimes the brakes just start hanging up on me then I will hit a bump in the road and it stops. I can't figure out what is causing this.

14th Dec 2000, 12:59

I am just in the process of selling my 1995 2.0 litre Probe. I have had the same problems as most other people. The ignition module packed up - Ford main dealers wanted £1000 (one thousand) pounds to fix it. I had a replacement module fitted with its own wiring loom and the original one disconnected. Total cost about £150!

Ford should have recalled all these cars as soon as they went on sale. Unless you have loads of money to waste - don't buy one!

15th Jun 2001, 15:16

Yep! my probe turned out to be very expensive too! 600 quid for a new distributor, calipers just started sticking (300 quid to fix) and it won't start when the engine is hot. very disappointed indeed - so much so that I am now getting rid of it.

5th Jul 2001, 06:46

I just bought a 1991cc Probe 16V 1995 model with 80,000 miles on the clock. Everything is working smoothly and quietly and it is a joy to drive. No oil drips and apparently very little corrosion on the underside. The car has had 3 owners to date and I have all of the service sheets and repair history. This particular unit seems to have avoided all of the unexpected horrors such as low mileage component failure. From reading the adverse comments, I am now on" tenter hooks" wondering whether everything will fail in the next 2,000 miles! Maybe, of course, I could be one of the many lucky owners and have no trouble at all.

Fingers crossed!!

26th Sep 2008, 08:02

Please people, you need to buy 2.5 liter 24 valve GT. Mine is a 1995 5-speed manual and she rules the highway. If you have the money to spend (all high performance cars cost a little money) you will not be disappointed. I have never had such a fun vehicle to drive or one that truly lives to rev. I have totally blown away mustangs, camaros, fire-birds, eclipses etc. If you want a stock car that makes you feel like your Dale Earnhardt jr, then for gods sake buy one.