Used 1996 Ford Probe
1996 Ford Probe Overview
Probe Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Probe (1993-1997) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 87% recommend it. These figures are based on 181 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Ford Probe
"13 yrs and still going strong"
"had this little probe 13yrs and want to keep it another 13. runs great. never a problem. and gas mileage? unbelievable! I go FOREVER on one tank of gas. I have a second car as well, but drive the probe because of the excellent gas mileage."
"18+ Years"
"My Probe finally bit the dust after 18+ years and 371,000 miles. I can say I know this car well. I put a second engine in it at 200,000 miles, although it is unclear if the original engine could have done a lot better with more competent mechanic work. Overall, it was a good car. It handles very well. It was fun to drive. Even with a 2.0L engine, I almost always took off from stoplights faster than those around me without straining the engine at all. It helped to have manual transmission. The one real downside was the interior design was of very poor quality. I don't think I abused the interior in any way, but both door panels came loose with less that 150,00 miles on the car. The vents lost their ability to adjust. The power window controls coloring wore off at around 50,000 miles. The glove compartment light sometimes did not go off due to poor fit of the door. It's not that any of the features were bad, it's just that they were not made to handle normal use. Obviously you can't buy this car new now, but if you don't have kids and want a fun car that gets good gas mileage, this would be a good choice. For the last 100,000 miles, I paid very little for engine repair work. It just kept going. Unfortunately, mine is on its way to the salvage yard, but I got my money's worth."
"Yes sir"
"Paid 900 for it, have a borla catback and tailpipe, great gas mileage, great handling, and rides suprisingly smooth. Putting a couple cup holders in there wouldn't have hurt though"
Overall 1996 Ford Probe Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Ford Probe is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Ford Probe quality a 4.3 out of 5.
1996 Ford Probe Reliability
The 1996 Ford Probe receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.3 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Probe Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Probe, here are some of its best features:
- Sleek sporty looking, and good mileage...
- Great gas mileage, fun to drive
- Fun to drive, great gas mileage
- FUN, Fast, Handles turns excellent, drives great i
- Style, dependability, gas mileage, fun factor
1996 Ford Probe MPG by Trim
1996 Probe SE Hatchback 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Probe GT Hatchback 2D - city 18 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1996 Probe Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Ford Probe front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Ford Probe Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Ford Probe
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1996 Ford Probe Values and Prices
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1996 Ford Probe Depreciation
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1996 Ford Probe Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,397 | $715 | ||
2023 | $16 | $1,381 | $695 | ||
2024 | $14 | $1,367 | $675 | ||
2025 | $27 | $1,340 | $638 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Ford Probe Depreciation
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2690 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 80.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 178.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 52.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 18.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.8 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 118 @ 5500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 127 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |


