Auto loans: 1990 Ford Probe
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 1990 Ford Probe, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Probe
Owners filed 323 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts, electrical system and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Reading the spec sheet
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.
It is rated at 9.8 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 29 litres. Every 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Probe
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What to expect from the Probe
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA lists 340 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Drive the Probe on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Probe for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 1990 Ford Probe
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.