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1990 Ford Probe

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

The Ford Probe is a liftback coupé manufactured and marketed by Ford for model years 1988-1997 over two generations. The Probe was a byproduct of Ford's collaboration with its Japanese partner Mazda, and both generations derived from the front-wheel drive Mazda G platform of the Mazda Capella.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	17	23	19	468
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	25	21	423
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 89V159000

THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 93E035000

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Campaign 96V172001

NOTE: DRIVER'S SIDE (LEFT) PASSIVE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Campaign 96V172002

NOTE: PASSENGER SIDE (RIGHT) SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

378 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 291 Electrical System 14 Engine And Engine Cooling 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Ford Probe?

EPA figures for the 1990 Ford Probe reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Ford Probe?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Probe. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Ford Probe?

Owners have filed 378 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford Probe, most often about: Seat Belts, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.