Representative photoBattery boost for a 1996 Ford Probe
Battery boost for the 1996 Ford Probe: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Ford Probe for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1996 Ford Probe: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 1996 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 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (18), engine and engine cooling (17) and steering (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V090000 | 1996-06-03 | air bags | THE SUPPLEMENTARY AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT, "DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION." THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 1996 Ford Probe
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for battery service on the 1996 Ford Probe we arrange a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Probe. It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Your rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Make a request
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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