1993 Ford Probe GT review from North America
"The Ford Probe is a diamond in the rough!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump gasket leaks.
The valve cover gaskets leak.
The front suspension requires regular repair, tire rod ends, ball joints, tires.
The automatic version of the GT can't endure aggressive driving regularly.
The engine bay is air tight when it comes to repairs.
Throttle body positioning sensors failed.
Electric fans tend to fail.
Rear calibers seize beyond recovery.
The blinkers failed.
General comments?
The car has great potential, but has limited after market performance upgrades.
The car is a sleeper.
Turbo and Superchargers are extremely expensive for minimal power upgrades.
Ford needed to give this car the engine it deserved and it would have been the answer to more expensive foreign automakers.
Overall the car makes a great show car.
The car would have been a awesome rear wheel drive car.
I have had about 8 probes and the manual 4 cylinders have the most performance potential, gas mileage and room for repairs and upgrades.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2007 |