I bought this car from a Ford dealership. I was told it was a good dependable car. I have had this car since June and have put a little over 4000 miles on it and now the transmission is dead. Upon calling around for estimates I have found that this a very common problem with these cars. I have also had problems with the sun roof and alternator already and the radio.
I feel like this car was a waste of my money.
I have a 1993 V-6 Ford Probe with auto transmission. The car has seen few miles, mostly in town driving (about 24,000). For the last year the transmission has gradually failed to the point where the car is not very useful. The cost of repair will be from $1400 to $1800. I am told that AT problems are common with this transmission.
The car is a real performance machine. Even when new (I bought it new) it was way too stiff for my wife who refused to drive it.
When it is repaired I want to sell it. In Cleveland, OH there have been no ads for Probes in the last 6 months.
Bill Brown
WFBrown@en.com
Automatic Probes are known for their unreliable transmissions. Pick up a manual and you won't have any complaints.
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