1990 Ford Probe Review
Price Estimate: $3,335 - $5,216
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
A multitude of engine choices are available with the addition of the 3.0-liter V6 to the LX models. Antilock brakes become standard on the GT and optional on the LX. An automatic transmission becomes available on the GT.
For sale near Woodside, NY
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New York
$187/mo for Probe GT
Probe GT
vs
$169/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Great, all around fun car
4.63 out of 5 starsAWILDONE, 05/08/2002
1990 Ford Probe GT Turbo 2dr Hatchback
182,000 miles and still running like
new!
1990 Ford Probe LX
4.88 out of 5 starsRon, 09/08/2010
1990 Ford Probe LX 2dr Hatchback
I put 264,000 miles on car, It still ran great and got 25 mpg before the salt took its toll on the body. I spent less than a $800 in 19 years on mechanical repairs. under the hood the only problem was the radiator, it cracked at 70,000 miles. If you have a hard time with finding some parts, cross ref. it with mazda mx6. It was very reliable and easy to repair (the few time it was needed. … (you must keep front tires balanced, saves on front wheel bearings)
Relentlessly Reliable
4.63 out of 5 starsgch, 09/15/2002
1990 Ford Probe GL 2dr Hatchback
225,000 and still going. One owner.
Has its wear and tear, but the Mazda
made engine is relentlessly rugged.
The Ford body and interior and
electrical had some issues. But this
car has gone far beyond the call of
duty. I may be donating it within a
week or two....looking at the used mid
to upper end market now....maybe
something with a Mazda engine.
Best car I ever owned!
5 out of 5 starsIrishBobcat, 07/26/2002
1990 Ford Probe LX 2dr Hatchback
My 1990 Probe finally died after
221,000 miles plus!!!!
She was the best car I ever owned....
I wish Ford would have kept her and
junked the Focus
1990 Probe Highlights
GT
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $187/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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