1997 Ford Probe SE 4 cylinder

Summary:

Not worth the money

Faults:

Where do I start!

Both rear axles needed to be replaced.

The shocks that hold the hatchback up no longer work.

No air conditioning - approximately $1500.00 to get fixed.

Clutch went out - no estimates, not fixed; just happened.

General Comments:

Although the car looks sharp and sporty I'm still trying to find the power that everybody seems to be ranting and raving about! In the SE model there are absolutely no extras. No power windows, power locks... I don't even have rear defrost.

The one good thing I can say about this car is that the gas mileage is excellent, by far the most gas-efficient car I've driven.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 22nd January, 2005

24th Jan 2005, 08:15

If you wanted power you should have gotten the V6.

As it is, sounds like you got a strippo base model (hope it was cheap!). If you can afford it, you should trade it in for something you like.

Life's too short to drive crappy cars, even ones that get good gas mileage.

24th Jan 2005, 11:29

I have a 93 Ford Probe SE and I have all power.

But I do agree it's no worth the money.

My car has many simple problems that is expensive to fix or hard to find because they have discontinued the parts.

2nd Apr 2005, 12:58

The Ford Probe does not have rear axles.

It has McPherson struts.

14th May 2005, 14:34

If you find it hard to get parts, try a Mazda dealer, as the Mazda MX-6 shares most mechanical parts with the Probe and most are still stocked.

In reply to 2nd Apr 2005, 12:58

1st Apr 2016, 00:55

Here it is, 11 years later and you still haven't figured out how to attach your wheels to the McPherson struts on your Ford Probe (the one with no rear axles).

1997 Ford Probe GTS 2.5 DOHC Quad Cam

Summary:

A Budget Sleeper that will surprise those around you

Faults:

Transmission blew out at 126k miles. Mechanic. said this was EXTREMELY common for probes with the auto. anywhere after 50k.

Slight water pump leak, dumped some stop leak in and its been fine for 2 months now.

General Comments:

This is my second probe. first was a turbo 89 5 speed. I got 325k miles out of it. I have always loved the fluid design of the newer probes so when I saw my GTS I HAD to have it.

The first gens ARE faster, but are rather square and ugly compared to second gens. the ride is smooth and tight, YES you feel every bump, but not like someone is hitting your butt with a hammer... you can feel the road contours well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th July, 2003

1997 Ford Probe GTS 2.5 Liter

Summary:

A great sports car!

Faults:

The things that have gone wrong with my Probe are all from the dealers working on it for "Routine" things. I took my car to two dealers, and I got it back with more problems then it went in for. I had to take my car to one dealer 6 times before they finally figured out what was wrong. And it was the 02 cartridge. I said Well, I am not wasting my time with you people anymore, I will handle it myself. It is crazy having to take it back so many times.

General Comments:

I love my car. I want to keep it forever. It is an all around terrific car. A lot of people like it too.

Hell, my Dad wishes it was still his...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th February, 2003

1997 Ford Probe SE 2.0

Summary:

It will look fabulous as a planter on my front lawn

Faults:

I have had to have the door handle on the passenger side replaced 3 times, one case resulting in the entire door needing to be repainted. The first time this happened, there were only 1500 miles on the car.

The tach went out at about 30000 miles. This involved a month-long stay at my local repair facility because, as the entire right side of the instrument cluster is one piece, the volt gauge kept breaking off. 10 (yes 10!) tries later and they finally had it right.

At this time, I have no heat (the fan blew up), no speedometer, tach, gauges, or rear defroster because something other than a fuse blew everything out.

General Comments:

I love how this car handles, in any weather.

The color is to die for (Boysenberry Blue which changes from purple to Dk. blue to pink).

For a 4-cylinder, I can't beat the power, especially with great gas mileage.

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

Review Date: 4th December, 2002