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1997 Ford

Probe

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L

Ford Probe: best and worst years
1997 Ford Probe (photo 1 of 4)
1997 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

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
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, 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
179 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,690 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
1
Owner complaints
27
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING39%
  • AIR BAGS12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • POWER TRAIN9%
  • SEATS6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Ford Probe: best and worst years

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.

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