1997 Ford Probe Consumer Discussions

A Bit of Blasphemy -v8 into Probe w/Mid Engine Layout

• 1997 Ford Probe SV Problem

  Written by: aksoy on Sep 27, 2010 9:30:47 PM

  I own a 1997 Ford Probe SV Manual, and had it for 5 years now, lately I am currently having problems with the engine revving unusually while waiting at traffic lights. While taking off, the car starts shaking, with the RPM going unusually crazy with the check engine light coming on and off. I have taken it to an Official Ford Mechanic, and surprisingly could not find the problem, and they ... Read More

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• 1993 Probe GT

  Written by: johnv43 on Jan 8, 2003 10:45:51 AM

  I bought my 93 Probe GT in December 1997 with 79K miles on it. It now has 111K miles. I have had to make every repair that Maccaveili noted, plus a rebuilt tranny 4 years ago. I was told by the Ford Service writer that parts for the Probe cost 3 times as much as the same parts for a Mustang. He blamed it on the fact that parts have to ... Read More