When ford almost killed the mustang, the probe was the. The only ford in history that almost replaced the mustangthe ford probe gt is slowly becoming an underground legend in the car world. My search for track car turned up a second generation ford probe. Judging from our time behind the wheel, we say theyve succeeded admirably.
What made this vehicle popular are the ford probe parts that work solely to showcase the strength of the technology within its chassis. Safety and driverassistance features the ford gt is a lowvolume, ultrahighperformance model, so its not crashtested by either agency that conducts these evaluations. That record still stands as the fastest closed course lap for a nonturbo 4cylinder powered car. Cruise control, power locks, power steering, remote keyless entry, bucket seats, memory seats, power seats, airbag. The car got excellent gas mileage, has a moderate amount of power, and was fun to drive with the stick shift. Originally called the mustang and based on the mazda mx6. The spx is handcrafted in italy using the same technology and materials used for oem super cars. The ford gt first captured the hearts and minds of many drivers around the world in the a midengine, twoseater sports car produced by ford ford probe gt sterling grey mustang mach 1 mazda 6 ford gt love car.
It looks great, drives great, and even being years old, it can still turn heads. The red 1994 ford mustang gt owned by steve johnson, who. With ford owning the majority of mazda at the time they decided hey lets just use mazda to build our new mustang of the future. When ford almost killed the mustang, the probe was the heir. The gt was driven by an advancedforitstime 24valve v6, a. Get the best deals on parts for ford probe when you shop the largest online selection at. Built in a mazda plant in illinois, the model was manufactured in limited numbers. Our probe test car was outrageously fast for a 2940pound car with only 145 hp. By zach bowman for those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicles braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. In fact, ford thought that category was the future of their pony car profits and almost replaced the then long in the tooth mustang with the probe. From the outset, the ford engineers assigned to this project wanted the probe to be a hardcharging drivers car. The firstgeneration probe came in three different trim levels.
Kevin smith, ford probe gt, car and driver august 1992. The ford probe is one of the unsung heroes of the performance motoring world. This 1993 ford probe gt is said to have a modest 66k miles, coldblowing ac, a clean title, smog cert and no issues. The pictures showed a car with a roll cage, aftermarket wheels and no interior. Ford recalls 68,000 vehicles with faulty transmissions this increases the possibility for the driver to put the shifter in park mode but the transmission will remain in drive gear. Feb 20, 2020 with ford owning the majority of mazda at the time they decided hey lets just use mazda to build our new mustang of the future. The ford gt first captured the hearts and minds of many drivers around the world in the a midengine, twoseater sports car produced by ford ford probe gt sterling grey mustang mach 1 mazda 6 ford gt love car vintage trucks ford focus cars. Nov 19, 2018 motor trend christened the new probe its car of the year, and car and driver chimed in with 93 and 94 10best trophies.
It also made car and driver magazines ten best list for 1989, 1993, and 1994. Wes fentons 1997 ford probe gt welcome to my second ford probe gt page. Yet, i must admit that the probe gt is a nice driver just absent. Its 203 poundfeet of torque gave the previous probe gt great midrange thrust, and the car trounced all corners in streetstart 5to60mph acceleration and in the topgear 50to70mph roll on. It was also able to make it to car and driver magazines ten best list in 1989, 1993 and 1994. The ford probe was ahead of its time upon its debut and is now finally starting to get the due respect it has always deserved. The ad said no title and advised the car came with several spares. Ford probe probing the possibilities turbo magazine. Our manual and power regulators are the remedy for malfunctioning windows.
While there are a variety of reasons your ford probe wont start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. In the inevitable car and driver comparison test, the ford probe gt. Detailed features and specs for the used 1996 ford probe gt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. For my money, either of these cars can be had in descent to great shape for money in the same range as the89 ford probe gt. The probe gt, on the other hand, is tailored for the guy who might spend a minute or two picking squashed bugs from its flared snout before hitting the curves again. The mustangs time to shine finally arrived in 1994. Although built in the same factory on the same platform as the probe, the mazda mx6. Find 1994 ford probes for sale on oodle classifieds. Sporty ford probe gt that gets great gas mileage 2. Driver, alarm, antilock brakes, fog lights, cd player, premium sound, power windows, rear window defroster, tinted glass, alloy wheels dohc 24v v6. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
It also made car and driver magazines ten best list for 1989, 1993, and. With the 2015 mustang reputedly finally driving a stake into the boomer nostalgia fest of the last design hopefully now ford is finally going to offer. Jul 14, 2018 for my money, either of these cars can be had in descent to great shape for money in the same range as the89 ford probe gt. See more ideas about ford probe gt, ford probe and ford. In 1993, the ford probe gt got the title as car of the year of motor trends magazine. The ford probe was a liftback coupe produced by ford, introduced in 1988 and produced until. Ford probe cars for sale new and used cars for sale at. Yet, i must admit that the probe gt is a nice driver just absent the unique history of the reatta hand built at a converted foundry in flint, michigan and the allante partially built in turin, italy, flown in on. The year 1993 brought us the secondgeneration ford probe gt, which promptly landed on our 10best cars list.
Ford probe gt, ford girl, love car, ford motor company, car car, motor car. In the inevitable car and driver comparison test, the ford probe gt beat hondas prelude, mazdas mx6, mitsubishis eclipse, and vws corrado. The nascar dash series version of a 1990 ford probe driven by jeffrey collier set a new track record at daytona international speedway february, 1990 with a speed of 166. Ford probe 4 layer car cover fitted in out door water proof rain snow sun dust. Dont risk exposing the interior of your 1995 ford probe to the elements. From the driver s seat, the probe gt looks and feels like the sports coupe it is. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is. The probe is one car that ford would like to forget ever existed just as we do with healthy cake or bad sex a face slappingly awful japaneseford combo that looks as weird and as plastic as anything featured on 1980s doctor who. Hemmings find of the day 1989 ford probe gt hemmings daily. The probes mission was to be an affordable sports coupe. And in some instances, it is also possible that even after the vehicle is turned off, the parking brake may not be properly applied, causing the vehicle to. Enter current mileage for most accurate info about this vehicle. The probe gt was motor trend magazines car of the year for 1993. These mazda mx6based secondgen probes were sold from 199397, and have been hard to find in any condition for many years.
Rio red 1994 ford probe gt ford probe gt, ford probe. Motor trend christened the new probe its car of the year, and car and driver chimed in with 93 and 94 10best trophies. Those times are about half a second slower than the mustang gts and quicker than the 5. Unveiled in 1989, the ford probe was a coupe introduced by ford to replace the ford exp as fords sport compact vehicle. Detailed features and specs for the used 1994 ford probe gt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Completely based on the mazda gplatform, the probe used unique sheetmetal and featured an exciting interior. From the outset, the ford engineers assigned to this project wanted the probe to be a hardcharging driver s car. The probe is a global sports coupe, introduced by ford in 1989 to replace the exp model in the united states and to succeed the capri in europe. Sep 23, 2018 the only ford in history that almost replaced the mustangthe ford probe gt is slowly becoming an underground legend in the car world, partly due because its a re badged mazda mx6 with great. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 probe models nationwide. Coolest cars from 1993, now eligible for antique plates.
Based on the mazda mx6 as a sport compact coupe, the probe was. The 1989 ford probe has a mazda 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. So roughly ten days ago i was browsing the local craigslist. Front wheel drive, 3 door hatchback gt, subcompact. Apr 08, 2004 the ford probe is one of the unsung heroes of the performance motoring world. The ford probe gt was motor trends 1993 car of the year and was named to the car and driver 10best list in both 1993 and 1994. With its elongated roof and unrefined road manners, the firstgeneration ford probe built from 198892 was a clunker. Demonstrating sportscompact capability while providing smoothly refined handling and performance is what has attracted a new wave of drivers to this model. Rio red 1994 ford probe gt ford probe gt, ford probe, old. Get the best deals on tail lights for ford probe when you shop the largest online selection at.
The curious tale of a free ford probe gt builds and project. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Probe ii never appeared and probe iii was a concept created for ford europe which saw some of its features incorporated in the merkur xr4ti. Probe iv advanced the state of aerodynamic art at ford to. Hoping to do alot of more work but im tied up on cash at the moment. Ford probe gt, car advertising, car and driver, print ads, chevrolet logo, cars, car stuff, sweet, life. Correcting most nostart problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or battery. The ford probe gt managed to hit both of those notes, especially after 1992. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. In the inevitable car and driver comparison test, the ford probe gt beat. Claimed 66kmile 1993 ford probe gt this 1993 ford probe gt is said to have a modest 66k miles, coldblowing ac, a clean title, smog cert and no issues. The ford probe was a coupe produced by ford, introduced in 1989 to replace the ford.