Ford Probe

19891997 · 41 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
22
Best
26

The Ford Probe has been tested by the EPA across 41 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 1997. Over this period, the Probe has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182421MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182421MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1994
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1994
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1993
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1993
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1989
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1989
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192521MPG
1989
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
25
1996
25
1995
26
1994
26
1993
25
1992
24
1991
24
1990
24
1989
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Probe) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Probe. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Probe grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
28
Total Deaths
28

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
35.7%
DUI Involved
28.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

57%
Front
29%
Side
14%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2020
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25
2018
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2016
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.17
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1996
1
1995
1
1994
1
1993
4
1991
1
1990
3
1989
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory