# \#probe **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/probe/194.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Aftermarket rearview mirror for 1992 Ford Probe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rearview-mirror-for-1992-ford-probe/119394)
**Author:** [@StephenReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenReynolds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rearview-mirror-for-1992-ford-probe/119394 "2018-06-23T00:03:46Z")
This is the GF’s car. The rear view mirror is glued onto the windshield, at least until the glue fails, which is a ± five-year event. For several reasons I would like to replace it with a ceiling-mounted mirror. Selle… --- ## [1995 ford probe colde start issues. help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-colde-start-issues-help/108982)
**Author:** [@dimo123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimo123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-colde-start-issues-help/108982 "2017-10-31T23:05:47Z")
I have a 1995 ford probe gt. and it is starting to get colder out and it is taking longer to start. ive changed that battery and just started it to see if it made a difference. and it did not. so I’m wondering what else … --- ## [Ford probe fuel filter replacment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-fuel-filter-replacment/109012)
**Author:** [@dimo123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimo123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-fuel-filter-replacment/109012 "2017-10-30T01:35:45Z")
Im wanting to check and or replace my fuel filter. Does anybody have detailed step by step instructions that i coulf follow? Along with what i would need to take of to get to the filter. Thanks in advance --- ## [Rought idle, louder, power loss... All one problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rought-idle-louder-power-loss-all-one-problem/16509)
**Author:** [@Brian\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_R)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rought-idle-louder-power-loss-all-one-problem/16509 "2017-07-23T01:51:38Z")
Hey Guys, I've got a problem which my car which developed yesterday and it seems it is getting progressively worse. My car is a 96 Ford Probe GT with a 5 speed. The car has been well maintained and all maintenance a… --- ## [1995 ford probegt automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probegt-automatic-transmission/104935)
**Author:** [@dimo123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimo123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probegt-automatic-transmission/104935 "2017-06-15T02:00:31Z")
I have a 1995 ford probe gt with 117,000 original kilometers on it. It is an automatic transmission and when it shifts it kinda has a light jerk. at high rpms it is a bigger jerk or jump. what could this be? is my trans… --- ## [Oil in spark plug well - now doesn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-well-now-doesnt-start/100759)
**Author:** [@rbwalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbwalter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-well-now-doesnt-start/100759 "2017-03-04T21:29:06Z")
I'm working on my son's 1996 Ford Probe SE (2.0 & A/T) and that suffered from hard starting and a rough idle. I was doing a compression test and found that the number four spark plug was doused in oil. I changed the va… --- ## [Glowing catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glowing-catalytic-converter/62219)
**Author:** [@nowmaybe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nowmaybe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glowing-catalytic-converter/62219 "2011-03-05T13:01:57Z")
A friend of mine showed up at my place the other evening to show mw her "new" car. It's a well used '95 Probe. It was running poorly, I think on three cylinders. Frankly I wish she'd showed it to me BEFORE she plunked d… --- ## [It cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-cranks-but-wont-start/61210)
**Author:** [@probe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/probe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-cranks-but-wont-start/61210 "2011-02-14T02:46:29Z")
This problem was sparatic. First time cranked it till battery died when I charged it it started. Second time I replaced the battery and it started. Now it did it again so I bought a distrabuter package I'm putting it in … --- ## [Car revs high 93 probe 4 cyl 5spd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-revs-high-93-probe-4-cyl-5spd/51476)
**Author:** [@enoodles82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enoodles82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-revs-high-93-probe-4-cyl-5spd/51476 "2010-07-08T10:21:32Z")
So I just changed the head gasket and put back together. Took the car for a test drive and noticed right after the start up the rpms were high. Then dropped to normal idol. As soon as I hit the gas it revs up, but when I… --- ## [Car will not start until I bang on the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-until-i-bang-on-the-engine/47555)
**Author:** [@ibrown2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibrown2009)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-until-i-bang-on-the-engine/47555 "2010-04-17T13:08:01Z")
My car starts intermitermently. To get it started, I must bang on the engine with my tire iron. After several bangs, It usually starts but for the past 2 weeks, the banging is less effective. An auto machanic I saw told … --- ## [Fuel disruption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-disruption/45793)
**Author:** [@Tallorders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tallorders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-disruption/45793 "2010-03-09T16:34:54Z")
Last Wednesday my car died as I parked in my driveway. I tried to restart it and although the engine turned over fine, it wouldn't catch and it sounded as though no fuel was getting through. I tried it intermittently fo… --- ## [Water Pump/T-Belt Replacement Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-t-belt-replacement-parts/43404)
**Author:** [@drexdrake91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drexdrake91)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-t-belt-replacement-parts/43404 "2010-01-29T15:03:01Z")
I have a '95 Probe SE (2.0L 4-cyl, 143k miles) that needs a water pump. I figured I'd also have the timing belt done while the area is open. I found a mechanic that will do the job for $230--labor only, I need to buy p… --- ## [Keep it or heap it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-heap-it/42914)
**Author:** [@drexdrake91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drexdrake91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-heap-it/42914 "2010-01-21T01:54:08Z")
I have a '95 Probe (143K miles, manual trans.) that I bought about a year ago, and a pending repair has caused me to take up the old "keep it or heap it" question. Here is a brief summary of monetary costs for this thin… --- ## [Winter Question: Store, or Fix and Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-question-store-or-fix-and-drive/38984)
**Author:** [@drexdrake91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drexdrake91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-question-store-or-fix-and-drive/38984 "2009-11-03T18:30:07Z")
Hello all, I have a 1995 Ford Probe (5-speed) that needs front struts (~$450) and may have a coolant leak, but is very good and fun otherwise. I work in a rural area in southern Pennsylvania and am curious about thi… --- ## [Fpr solenoid and bp solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fpr-solenoid-and-bp-solenoid/38499)
**Author:** [@krepta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krepta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fpr-solenoid-and-bp-solenoid/38499 "2009-10-23T07:59:04Z")
i was checking my bp solenoid after startup, which appears to be receiving power but not actuating. and i noticed that the bp solenoid and the fpr solenoid were power cycling in exact sync with each other. i was expectin… --- ## [97 Ford Probe GTS engine light P1195](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-gts-engine-light-p1195/36643)
**Author:** [@krepta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krepta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-gts-engine-light-p1195/36643 "2009-10-12T12:43:18Z")
Hi guys. So I went to get a pre-smog on my car and was told that it would fail due to a high idle, preventing them from testing the timing properly. I got the idea to test the Idle Air Control and following instructions … --- ## [Tricky light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-light/35255)
**Author:** [@EeyoreMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EeyoreMS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-light/35255 "2009-08-24T23:54:43Z")
I drive a '95 Ford Probe (2.0L, manual, 124K). I've had almost no trouble with it until recently. About a year ago, the "check engine" light started coming on as I accelerate thru about 45 mph on the interstate. A few… --- ## [Added too much oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-too-much-oil/33366)
**Author:** [@mstrong20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrong20)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-too-much-oil/33366 "2009-07-14T13:01:37Z")
I added too much oil to my 1996 Ford Probe. White smoke pours from my tailpipe when I tried to drive it home from the gas station. My car is here at work, how can I fix the problem myself? --- ## [97 Ford Probe- Fix or Sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-fix-or-sell/28239)
**Author:** [@MPAVictoria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MPAVictoria)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-fix-or-sell/28239 "2009-03-24T17:04:41Z")
Hello everyone, thank you for taking the time to read my question. Basically I am the current owner of a 97 Ford Probe with around a 160-170 thousand kilometres (I am not sure because the odometer quite working about a … --- ## [1995 Ford Probe oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-oil-change/27756)
**Author:** [@fordprobeowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordprobeowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-oil-change/27756 "2009-03-14T23:50:50Z")
Hello: I have a 1995 Ford Probe 4 cylindar with 160000 mile. I check the oil level once per week. I am the original owner and the car does not consume oil. I change the oil every 3000 miles. When I check the oil i… --- ## [Ford Probe GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-gt/17263)
**Author:** [@Probe\_Reversal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Probe_Reversal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2008, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-gt/17263 "2008-07-27T03:24:58Z")
I recently purchased a 1993 FORD Probe GT (ATX) that only a day after its purchase will no longer shift into reverse. All other forward gears seem to be okay, it just won't move backwards on its own--it just revs like it… --- ## [Probe again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probe-again/16628)
**Author:** [@mechanic63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mechanic63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probe-again/16628 "2008-07-13T18:17:20Z")
2.0 idles great, when you run air for a period, shut it off, it won't start without starting fluid. It also will just die on you while driving. Computer is the last thing to change? --- ## ['96 Probe problem noone can diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-probe-problem-noone-can-diagnose/14853)
**Author:** [@hotrod24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hotrod24)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-probe-problem-noone-can-diagnose/14853 "2008-06-05T00:19:51Z")
I posted a question to this forum on May 27 titled "96 ford probe problem". This is another question...adding on to the first one. I took my Probe to another Auto Repair shop to have Diagnostics ran on it, and so far a… --- ## [Ford Probe engine transaxle interchangeability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-engine-transaxle-interchangeability/14550)
**Author:** [@bitartrate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bitartrate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-engine-transaxle-interchangeability/14550 "2008-05-29T00:23:02Z")
Hey all. I have a 1994 Ford Probe with a 2.0l engine and manual transaxle but the engine is blown. I found a 1994 Probe with a 2.0l but it has an automatic trans. Will the engine from the auto bolt right onto a manual… --- ## [My Probe GT runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-probe-gt-runs-hot/196)
**Author:** [@behelit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/behelit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2007, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-probe-gt-runs-hot/196 "2007-06-26T01:01:53Z")
The Check Engine Light (CEL) comes on after 5 to 10 minutes of fwy driving. If I leave the fwy and come to a stop sign or red light, the temp gauge shoots up near the red (but does not go over). In addition, I can smell …