Most common 1995 Ford Probe problems
Share of the 86 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Probe complaints by model year
Best Probe years: 1997. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →
What 1995 Ford Probe owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
I am the only owner of the 1995 Ford Probe gt . From the start the car has been into a Ford dealer over 25 times ! Ford has many service notice defects out on this car ! Water gets inside the car when washed or in the rain ! The head gaskets leak from day one ! The moon roof has rust on it ! The hatch back shocks are worthless ! The alarm comes on when it wants to ! The cv axles leak trans oil ! Ford made a new cv boot to stop the oil leaks ! No one ever told me ! The brake rotors were replaced at 30000 miles ! Plug wires were replaced at 16500 miles ! Engine has a ticking noise ! The trans throw out bearing is going bad ! The car only has 45000 miles !!!!!!! The cd player went out two days ago . The windows go up and down on their own ! The drivers seat belt does not work ! The cruise control takes off by itself ! The exhaust system was replaced by Ford 2 times ! …
I purchased the car from fairway Toyota of albany, ga. The car is financed through motor finance of jacksonville, fl. My payments per month are $315.25 for 30 months starting from July 2002. I have had a mechanic to look at my car and I was told that the car transmission is slipping and it could get worst. I feel like car dealership already knew this and I got stuck with the lemon that I have paid more for the car than what it is worth. I did not have the best of credit when I purchase the car, however it doesn't give them the right to take advantage of people. I have paid $4,098.25 and I still owe atleast $5000.00. I tried to go and get another car and the car dealership informed me that I've paid more for the car than what it is worth.
Engine & cooling
I am the only owner of the 1995 Ford Probe gt . From the start the car has been into a Ford dealer over 25 times ! Ford has many service notice defects out on this car ! Water gets inside the car when washed or in the rain ! The head gaskets leak from day one ! The moon roof has rust on it ! The hatch back shocks are worthless ! The alarm comes on when it wants to ! The cv axles leak trans oil ! Ford made a new cv boot to stop the oil leaks ! No one ever told me ! The brake rotors were replaced at 30000 miles ! Plug wires were replaced at 16500 miles ! Engine has a ticking noise ! The trans throw out bearing is going bad ! The car only has 45000 miles !!!!!!! The cd player went out two days ago . The windows go up and down on their own ! The drivers seat belt does not work ! The cruise control takes off by itself ! The exhaust system was replaced by Ford 2 times ! …
Consumer was inside of vehicle keeping cool with air conditioner running, he fell sleep inside of vehicle, and was awakened by smoke. Fire department stated that fire started on firewall of engine. Dealership was aware of problem.
Steering
Steering wheel off centered slightly to left, caused vehicle to go in direction of problem, driver attempted to straighten up wheels, lost control, vehicle went off road into wooded area and turned over; totaled.
Note: I reported this once already about 2-3 years ago...a search of the database indicates several people have also reported this problem, but there hasn't been an inquiry yet- why not?? Based on my research, the problem seems to be a faulty Ford variable-assist power steering pump- at high rpms, it makes steering more stiff.. It fails to loosen when slowing down (e.g. Coming off an exit after traveling at highway speeds). Searching the web finds many other people who have experienced this. People have said it is fixed by replacing the steering pump, but this is a $600 part!
1995 Ford Probe engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 29 / 23 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford Probe a good car?
Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Probe rates avoid: 2.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Probe at the same age. It is one of the Probe years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Probe?
The transmission & drivetrain — 19 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (16) and steering (15).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Probe have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Ford Probe. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Probe?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Ford Probe years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Probe problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 18% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.