1990 Ford

Probe

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L

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Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 99 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 2,738 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 323
Reported injuries: 18

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SEAT BELTS78%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3%
VISIBILITY3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3%
POWER TRAIN1%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 360 total.

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Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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