Front right shocks are absolutely worn- 2nd set of shocks in history of car.
Water pump lost its bearings- 3rd water pump in history of car; relatively expensive to repair as there is minimal room and it is attached behind the timing belt- so timing case and power steering and alternator belts must come off to access. (these cars are very harsh on water pumps)
Oil leaks coming from timing case and Cam seals (causing oil to seep onto timing belt, which is softening it, which will cause belt to snap and bend engines valves)
This car is beautiful to look at and keeps up with appearances today.
The engine is very high revving for a V6 however appearances may be deceiving, as sexy lines certainly do not match reliability of engine once kilometres start clicking over.
It would be cheaper and more worthwhile buying a new engine rather than repairing certain components that go wrong with the car.
Ensure car that is bought has had good owners and has been very well cared for.
The V6 2.5 litre Probe engine will not self destruct if the timing belt breaks, it is a free wheeling design.
Water pumps are only a problem if the belt is overtightened.
Camshaft seals seem to go a long time if the car is serviced every 5000klms and a good quality synthetic oil like mobil 1 5w-50 is used.
The big problems can be distributor related e.g. crank angle sensor / ignition module, immobiliser, or fuel pump.
Don't use Ford parts, go mazdamx6 /626 at about 60% cheaper and they usually have it in stock, Ford never do, and you pay big time for any Probe bits thru Ford.
I bought a 1996 Ford Probe GT for my boy, it ran fine while checking it over and on the drive home. When my boy came over to pick it up, it ran terrible. It will run fine, and then it will run like it has a timing problem. Has anyone had any of the same problems, and could give me some advice? I had a shop check it out, and they said the code said a cam shaft positioning sensor, so I replaced the distributor and it is still doing the same thing! I think it is the fuel pump or a fuel filter? Please let me know if there is anyone who can give good advice? Carhauler420@yahoo.com.
I had the very same problem with my 96 GT. Turned out to be the electrical connector going to the fuel rail had very worn out wiring leading to the connector. Went to junk yard and cut off another connector spliced it in, and bam, never ran like she was missing again :)
When it's running bad, try wiggling the wires leading to that connector, or wiggle the connector itself, and see if she all of a sudden runs better? Then you will really know if it's the wiring.
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