1990 Ford Probe for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1990 Ford Probe for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1990 Ford Probe specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $19.60 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $21.70 | $19.22 |
1990 Ford Probe: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 3.0 L | 2.2 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$4,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,920 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $4,340 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Ford Probe
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 323 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (291), electrical system (14) and engine and engine cooling (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V159000 | 1989-09-25 | vehicle speed control:linkages | THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1990 Ford Probe?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1990 Ford Probe for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1990 Ford Probe, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Under the hood
The 2.2L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 9.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 29 litres of fuel. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $151.90. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
What to expect from the Probe
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 340 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Try the Probe on your commute, then decide. Drive the Probe on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Probe for a week and see how it fits your life.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel.
Your move
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Ford Probe from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Ford Probe for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Ford Probe
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Ford Probe?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 Ford Probe before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 Ford Probe have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 Ford Probe cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.