Is it still being made and is it a good car?
2006-07-26 15:36:48 · 18 answers · asked by Patches 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
The Ford Probe was built at a joint venture plant with Mazda in Michigan where the Ford Contour (the Americanized Mondeo) and Mazda 626 were also assembled. The Probe was available from 1989-1995.
The mechanical were basically that of the 626 and MX6 which, while in no way exciting, are legendarily reliable vehicles. It was also the only Ford-badged vehicle to ever have pop-up headlights. Sadly, the headlights have proved problematic with time and are a rather expensive repair.
If the Probe appeals to you, I would attempt to find a Mazda 626/MX6 or Ford Contour of similar vintage.
The vehicle called Probe was originally intended to be the next generation Mustang, albeit with a different front clip.
2006-07-27 13:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Probe was a Ford, but it was actually made by a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, which ford is a part owner of anyway. They don't make the Probe anymore.
Personally, I'd never buy a Ford product. Originally, the Probe was going to be the next Mustang.... thank goodness that didn't happen, or else the mustang wouldn't be around today either - mustang buyers want muscle cars with powerful V8s, not sporty small cars with peppy V6s.
2006-07-30 05:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford sold the Probe under their car line, but the car was completely manufactured by Mazda. The car was discontinued, I have known a few people who owned them, not bad cars, can be a little expensive to fix though.
2006-07-27 02:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by GKFTAF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford makes the Probe. Nice name for a car, huh?
2006-07-26 15:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by hopefull1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford made the Probe. They are no longer made but they were a good little sporty car if you got one with a turbocharger. it was also designed by a woman so it was a good car for a lady who wanted a sport type car.
2006-07-26 15:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford
2006-07-26 16:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bobs Mustang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford did but they quit in like 99, I have a 92 and its an ok car
2006-07-26 17:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ford made the probe and please stop hurting this country"s auto makers by buying imports what happened to MADE IN AMERICA, besides have you seen the price of a starter on an import compared to a "ford" dodge or chevy ,at least 100 to 200 dollars difference in price NOT BEING MAD PARTS ARE THER NOT SURE AVAILABILITY HAVE NOT NOTICE TO MANY AT CAR SHOWS
2006-07-26 16:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by Alienpecker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford and it's a preety nice car for a 4 banger
2006-07-26 16:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by gatorman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford.
2006-07-26 15:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋