1996 Ford Probe Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Ford Probe addresses the two-door hatchback in its Base, GT and SE trims and the two engines available to them, a 2.5L DOHC V6 and a 2.0L DOHC inline-four of 122 cubic inches, both naturally aspirated and gasoline fueled. Three trims and two engines keep the book compact: procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are given for the V6 and the four where they differ, and the hatchback body and chassis are documented once, so the reference reads the same whichever trim is in the bay.
Engines covered
- 2.5L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
- GT
- SE
Known issues on the 1996 Probe. Federal records list four recalls for the 1996 Probe. Three are for replacement parts, aftermarket fuel filters that pose a fire risk and aftermarket lamps built without amber side reflectors; the fourth is a compliance item, an air bag caution label on the driver's sun visor that omits the warning against rear-facing child seats in the front passenger position. Owners have submitted 86 complaints to NHTSA, most on engine and engine cooling at 18, then the power train at 14 and steering at ten. Engine diagnostics for the 2.5L and 2.0L, power train specifications and steering procedures are the sections that apply.
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-19
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR GEAR RATIO OR HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2 / 2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SPEED SENSOR (TSS) REPLACEMENT. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 83 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL/PASSENGER'S SIDE COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPOLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Showing the 2 most serious of 86 complaints filed with NHTSA.
