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1994 Ford Probe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Probe.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1994 Ford Probe is classified as a passenger car, with routine engine service calling for 3.7 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. Across the 1990-1999 model run, the 1994 model accumulated 209 owner complaints and four recalls, with the service brakes/hydraulic system cited most often. That complaint count places the 1994 Probe below the 1990 peak of 355 complaints but well above the 1999 low of just one, marking it as a middle-to-later-year example whose reported issues are more numerous than the final years yet not as heavily documented as the launch-year cars.

Model year1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Thermostat

F32Z8575A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.7 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	102.8 in
Curb weight	2619 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Probe of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 1994 GT Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1994	GT Coupe 2.5L V6	7.50 sec	15.80 sec	164 hp	FWD
1993	GT Coupe 2.5L V6	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	164 hp	FWD
1993	GT Coupe 2.5L V6	7.10 sec	15.60 sec	164 hp	FWD
1992	GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	145 hp	FWD
1989	GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	145 hp	FWD
1989	GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.30 sec	145 hp	FWD
1989	GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	145 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1994 Ford Probe sits between a complaint peak in 1993 (228) and a low point in 1992 (98), with 209 complaints that year—down from 1993 but up sharply from 1992. Recalls remained steady at four from 1990 through 1997 (except 1992’s three), showing no change in recall frequency for 1994 relative to its neighbors. Investigations dropped to one in 1993 and stayed at one in 1994 before falling to zero in 1995, indicating a declining trend in deeper safety probes after the early‑1990s. Technical Service Bulletins rose steadily each year, reaching 111 in 1994, the highest in the dataset, suggesting increasing manufacturer‑issued service guidance. Overall, 1994 reflects improving complaint trends but still higher issue counts than later models, making it a moderate choice—better than the early‑1990s years but not as reliable as the late‑1990s examples.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

111

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

209

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 9 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93’94’95 ’96 ’97 ’99

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 209 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic33

Power Train27

Engine & Engine Cooling22

Electrical System22

Seat Belts14

Air Bags11

Tires10

Parking Brake10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05E065000Fuel System, GasolineReported 05/10/2005

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 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK… Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION…

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
4102	2003-10-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	EBP SOLENOID SERVICE SEPARATELY FROM TURBO. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. MAKE/MODEL UNKNOWN…
03181	2003-09-15	Electrical System	REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16714	2003-03-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	FOR ALL OBDI VEHICLES THAT USE THE .5V DPFE SENSOR, A 1.0V SENSOR IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY…
02176	2002-09-02	Exterior Lighting	LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
0224	2002-02-04	Power Train	SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Probe take?

3.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Probe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.