Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1996 Ford Probe
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
The 1996 Ford Probe: Car diagnostics
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 1996 Ford Probe, we connect you with a trusted shop. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your Probe and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Probe. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
What to send us
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Talk to a person
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request car diagnostics
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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