- Refined 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine
- Accomplished ride/handling balance
- Good visibility
- Poor rear seat space
- Weak air conditioning fans
Review: Ford ST Probe (1994-95)
Overview
Released in June 1994, the Ford ST Probe was a two-door coupe with a rear liftback. Manufactured at Ford’s Flat Rock plant in Michigan, USA, the Probe was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed F-4EAT automatic or five-speed G5M manual transmission. The Mazda-sourced KL-DE V6 engine had double overhead cams (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.2:1.
Based on the Mazda GE platform that was shared with the MX-6 and 626, the Probe had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear suspension with one trailing link and two lateral links. Furthermore, the Probe was 4570 mm long, 1780 mm wide, 1310 mm tall and had a 2610 mm long wheelbase.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probe | 2.5-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
121 kW at 5600 rpm | 213 Nm at 5000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Ford Probe included dual front airbags and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the Ford Probe included 16-inch alloy wheels, a five speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, front fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding rear seats, central locking, power windows and mirrors, adjustable steering column, illuminated vanity mirrors and an alarm.
Review: Ford SU Probe (1996)
Overview
Released in March 1996, the SU Probe added a rear spoiler along with minor trim changes. Standard safety equipment and features, however, were largely unchanged.
Review: Ford SV Probe (1997-98)
Overview
Released in February 1997, changes for the SV Probe were limited to the introduction of swirl-style alloy wheels.
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