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If I had some free time I likely would've had all these small issues dealt with. Technically, nothing has gone wrong with the car, but a few issues were already present when I bought it.
Rear wiper doesn't work (Someone must've yanked on the stalk and ruined it).
Oil leak (common problem, haven't traced the location).
Driver's side door sags.
Cracked the brittle passenger side door cap.
Driver's side side skirt cracked by rear wheel well.
Fog lights need replacement.
Clearcoat missing on some body panels.
Needs alignment.
Needs all rotors resurfaced (possibly need new pads).
Transmission needs fluid change.
Various suspension and interior noises.
Oil pressure gauge reads on the low end (need to have it cleaned/replaced).
Broken power antenna.
Bought it as a daily/winter driver. Originally a US car.
In stock form it handles and corners better than my Maxima with suspension upgrades. I do notice that the struts are stiff as heck and you will feel every bump on the road. With an approaching 13yr old car there are bound to be some squeaks and clunks. If I plan on keeping this car I'll have the bearings and mounts inspected when I lower it.
Smooth Mazda KL03 engine. Suppose to be a very reliable non-interference engine, but has a couple of issues that I wasn't spared with: oil leaks and valve tapping. Common problems, but nothing that can't be fixed. The valve tapping only happens on cold startups and does go away. I'm thinking of switching to a thinner weight oil. These engines also prefer clean oil as the engine starts to sound a bit strained as it approaches the next OCI. I would suggest anyone who feels their engine isn't as smooth running as it should be to run Auto-Rx, an engine treatment. It is suppose to be much more thorough than seafoam. I plan on running 2 applications of this once I find out where my oil leak is coming from.
Engine is peppy once you get moving. For a V6 with matching hp/tq numbers it does not have much punch on the low end. Perhaps the automatic transmission robs it some. Regardless, it doesn't start gaining steam until 3,500rpm.
Automatic transmission is probably the weakest point on the car. Shifts aren't always smooth (sometimes with a slight jerk). Also get a slight hum when I romp on the gas. I got the same noise with my Maxima so it probably just needs a fluid change. It's a bit active in shifting. It likes to shift early and downshift. There were 3 ATXs during this generation's Probe and I apparently was lucky to get the most reliable of the 3.
I like the interior layout. Power driver's seat with lumbar and bolster adjustments are a nice touch. A bit cramped in the front. The rear seat however is strictly for looks. I wouldn't even want to let small children sit back there. Headroom is cut short with the long hatch. Huge trunk space however, even more with the rear seats folded down. Unfortunately, the tall trunk gate makes loading and unloading a pain. One thing to note are that the 93-94 models came with 2 piece door panels which were prone to separating. Mine haven't separated yet, but the passenger side is starting to. I believe the only fixes are to glue them together to make them 1 piece or swap to the 1 piece panels from the 95-97 Probes.
A few sore points. The sealed-beam headlights are pathetic. Very weak and with my non-functioning fog lamps, they don't provide adequate lighting for even dry weather night driving. One should look into swapping to a H4 setup or H.I.D. conversion.
The paint quality is clearly of the 90's Ford era. Not only is the paint thin, but so is the clearcoat. Parts of the rear hatch, spoiler and a small area on the corner of the driver's side fender is missing most of its clearcoat. I machine polished and waxed it the day I brought it home and it made a HUGE difference. I'm hoping a cut polish with a heavier polish and pad will make the biggest difference.
As with other Fords I've had in the past, I don't get good gas mileage with the Probe. So far I've been getting roughly ~16mpg all city, worse than my Maxima. The previous owner changed the oxygen sensors and I keep an eye on my tire pressure as well as maintaining normal driving habits. What's worse is that the V6 requires premium fuel.
I haven't had time to spend under the hood, but from the looks of it it'll be a pain. Ford really did it's job in shoe-horning this engine in. I'm planning to inspect (maybe replace) the timing belt and fuel filter it might be a big headache.
Amidst all my complaints most are things I can change by spending some time and money. I don't like 2dr vehicles at all, but I got this at a great price and it still looks sharp for a 13yr old car. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep this after the winter, but if no unscheduled maintenance pops up I'll probably keep it and fix up all the small issues and pass it down to my brother when he gets his driver's licence.
I have a 93 ford probe gt straight drive has stock 164 hp and is very peppy no problems here except the 2 piece door which was fixed with a few screws and washers, under a dollar very good car to fix up,powerful pretty, HOWEVER DO NOT BUY A AUTOMATIC YOU WILL NOT FEEL THOSE PONIES, other than that would trade it for anything under a 99 except a 93 and up Nissan 300z that's all there is to it.
Hey I just recently Bought my 1993 Ford Probe Gt and I am having a few problems. I was wondering if you could help? OK well I start the car then I put it in reverse and it does nothing. It acts like its in neutral. Then Ill turn it off then put it in park and it does the same thing No matter what gear (automatic by the way) I put it in it acts like it is in neutral got any ides what could be wrong?
I just bought a 93 ford probe GT. This car is beautiful, black outside (suprisingly nice paint) perfect tan leather inside. Power everthing all works (except radio antenna).I believe the boot is shot (found some lube on ground) and I may need to change the c.v. joint on the right. I can't look under the car because its so low and I have nothing to lift it, but the jack. I have one question and that is when to change the timing belt? The car just went over 78,000 mile (on a 93!).I believe it should of been changed at 75,000.The check engine light also comes on, but I believe its the O2 sensor. I will be grateful for any comments on what to do so the car last's as long as possible.
I am the original owner of a 93 Ford Probe GT. I have 190,000 miles on it. It still runs strong.
I do have the oil leaks on both engine and transmission. The transmission leak is worse during the winter. When it warms up, the leak is not bad at all. The transmission has never been opened.
Other than what I've added due to the leaks, it's the original fluid. The fluid has not been changed since I bought it new. I think the front shaft seal is the problem.
The car handles great, especially on curves. It's a fun car to drive.
My gas mileage is great. At 70 mph (average), the probe gets 28 mpg. Mileage is mainly highway. I drive approx. 75 miles one way to get to work.
I have fastened the two piece door panels with black trim screws. My interior is gray and black, it does not look bad.
I changed the timing belt the first time at 70,000 miles. I will change the belt for the third time before it hits 200,000 miles.
During the winter time, if it's cold enough (Texas winter), I also have the problem of the transmission not engaging. The overdrive light usually comes on at the time. When it warms up it works fine. I have not tried to find the cause.
Also, when the car was fairly new (approx 18000 miles), I noticed the lifter noise during cold start ups. It was really bad during the winter. After numerous trips back to the dealer they finally admitted (was not recalled) that the 2.5 litre V-6 in 93 was built with a defective head gasket. The gasket components would start to break down during normal run temperatures and get into the oil system. Thus, the lifter noise. Changing the oil every 2000 miles would help, but not solve the problem.
When the head gaskets were replaced (under warranty), the problem was solved. This problem is probably inherent to all Probes with this engine built in 93 and 94.
My Probe needs a new coat of paint. I plan on keeping it for a while longer.
OK so I had a 93 probe gt as my first car.. it was in pretty good condition, but it wouldn't start the first time all the time so then one day i had to go to a party and it wouldn't start.. it turns out that the transmission blew and the same happened to my moms probe and the one that was stuck in the local parking lot... WHY does it do that?
I've just bought a 93 Probe. I love my car and would like to have it as long as possible. Lately, I've notice a pinkish fluid coming from the right side under the engine. I think it's the transmission leaking. Also, we just starting parking on a incline and used the parking brake and now the light won't go off even when not in use. I would like to know if there is something I can do, being that money is a object at this time.
I have a 1992 1st generation probe and I love it- gets a little over 360 miles to a tank- it has 150000 miles on it and still running strong... engine mounts have slop and the motor runs ice cold- heater doesn't work all that good, but the AC kicks hard!
Two thumbs up- notch.
I have a 93 ford probe gt with 296000 miles, great car all original engine parts, except water pump and timing belt. changed oil every 3000 miles, keep it tuned and properly maintained vehicle includes fuel filter and one that everybody forgets is the pcv. best car I ever had, it is a manual trans, its the only thing I can thank fords for. "Pokey"
Yeah, so I have a 1993 Ford Probe GT, and it runs good, but when I put it in neutral it idles funny, and I just put the K&N air filter on, but it was the correct one made for that car, so yeah, but besides that I think I have to change the water pump or belt, cause it is making some noise and I am sure that's gonna cost some money, cause it looks hard to get to, so yeah later.
Hey, I just bought a 1993 Ford Probe GT.. with 85000 miles on it. Nice car, but I took it on the highway the week after I bought it, and the engine turned off in the middle of the highway. It said (engine check fuel cut out) sign in the dash so I stopped going on the highway, but car is doing the same thing ever since then.
I didn't have time to take it to the mechanic. Then I took it on the highway the other day, and it died on me, so I thought that it would start again, but it didn't and I had to toll it home, and now it's sitting on the drive way. I think that it could be a fuel pump or the fuel filter.
I was wondering, maybe I can fix it at home? Anyone know what I should do? Can anyone help?
Same thing happened to my 1993 Probe (4 cylinder), which had just around 99,500 miles on it. Driving down the NJ Parkway to the Navesink fireworks in Red Bank last year, and it lost power. Ended up needing the computer box replaced, which was refurbished, and is located inside the car behind the front dashboard (middle air vents). Hope this helped.
Hey everyone, I have a '93 probe, its sittin in the shop right now, but I have one. the problem it has that I've been told is frequent in probes is the water pump. the one pulley for the timing belt has been recalled for a washer being too small and grinding against the water pump housing with time causing the pump to go out. its not a cheap fix, unless you know people, like me, or can do it your self. the parts will cost close to $140.
Other than that, the car is AWSOME. I love it, its my first car, bought for $650 and drove it home. only thing that I was worried bout when I first got it, is the odometer read 300k miles :D but it runs strong, when water pump fixed. handles great and everything. I plan on keeping it for a long time.
"Yeah, so I have a 1993 Ford Probe GT, and it runs good, but when I put it in neutral it idles funny, and I just put the K&N air filter on, but it was the correct one made for that car, so yeah, but besides that I think I have to change the water pump or belt, cause it is making some noise and I am sure that's gonna cost some money, cause it looks hard to get to, so yeah later."
Just thought I'd answer that question; it more than likely is the water pump and belt if it's a grinding/squealing sound. That's what happened to my Probe; been 2 months, haven't got money yet. You'll need a water pump, timing belt and the revised washer for the pulley on the timing belt.
Back again for an update from last year. This time I have a 93 Ford Probe GT manual trans and have 327,000 miles and still going strong with no oil leaks and no engine parts replaced or trans parts. Just the fixed exhaust system last weekend, it's all good now. Hope everybody has this happen with their Probe again; it's all about maintenance.
And that expensive oil, you don't need it, I use the cheapest oil I can find and also use it in my Ranger and that has 281,000 miles on it, all original engine and trans. Can't stress changing the oil enough.
Bye, see ya next year with an update. "pokey"
Response to "Hey, I just bought a 1993 Ford Probe GT.. with 85000 miles on it. Nice car, but I took it on the highway the week after I bought it, and the engine turned off in the middle of the highway. It said (engine check fuel cut out) sign in the dash.."
I have a 1993 Probe GT and nearly the same thing keep happening (engine cutout at highway speeds). It turned out out the distributor isn't very robust. I don't know if it is the heat or age that eventually requires replacement. In other items, I got pretty bad oil leaks well and the factory radio and/or amp has gone out because there is no sound coming from the speakers.