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1995 Ford Probe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Probe.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1995 Ford Probe is classified as a passenger car and carries a 3.7-quart engine-oil capacity with a 5W-30 API viscosity specification. Its documented reliability profile includes 122 owner complaints and four recalls, with power-train issues standing out as the most frequently reported area. Viewed against the full 1990–1999 model run, where complaints peak at 355 for the 1990 model year and bottom out at a single complaint for 1999, the 1995 Probe sits in the middle phase with a complaint volume well below the worst year yet still substantially higher than the generation's final year.

Model year199719961995199419931992199119901989

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
Lug nut torque65-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 58r · 580 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 58r · 580 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-50VR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

ThermostatF32Z8575A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb weight2619 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.

6.7–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 1989 GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994GT Coupe 2.5L V67.50 sec15.80 sec164 hpFWD
1993GT Coupe 2.5L V67.00 sec15.50 sec164 hpFWD
1993GT Coupe 2.5L V67.10 sec15.60 sec164 hpFWD
1992GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.60 sec145 hpFWD
1989GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.20 sec145 hpFWD
1989GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.30 sec145 hpFWD
1989GT Coupe 2.2L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec145 hpFWD

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. Torque lug nuts to 65-87 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)36.0-45.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)18 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0-19.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)23.0-36.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsBolt: 12-17 ft-lbs, nut: 14-21 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14-18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174-235 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts130-174 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance1 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity6.75-7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number58r
Standard BCI Cranking Performance580 cca
Standard BCI Group Number58r

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket25-29 ft-lbs / 33-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle33-49 ft-lbs / 58-74 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.39 in / 0.94 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.0, Step 3: 8.3-10.5
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
117-19 ft. lbs.17–19 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
135-40 ft. lbs.35–40 ft. lbs
256-60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
113-16 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
117-19 ft. lbs.17–19 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
190

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 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Wheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Wheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory 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 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

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 federal record shows complaints peaked in 1990 at 355, fell to a low of 98 in 1992, rose again to 228 in 1993 and 209 in 1994, then declined to 122 in 1995 before continuing downward to 86 in 1996 and 52 in 1997. Recall numbers remained steady at four per year from 1990 through 1997 (except three in 1992 and none in 1999), while investigations dropped from six in 1990‑1991 to zero starting in 1995 and stayed at zero through 1997. For the 1995 model year specifically, the data record 122 complaints, four recalls, zero investigations, and 119 technical service bulletins, with the highest complaint concentrations in Power Train (20), Steering (13), Structure (12), and Electrical System (11), plus 16 crash‑related and three fire‑related complaints. Compared to the preceding year (1994: 209 complaints, four recalls, one investigation, 111 TSBs) and the following year (1996: 86 complaints, four recalls, zero investigations, 112 TSBs), 1995 sits midway in the complaint‑reduction trend but still records higher complaint volumes than the later 1996‑1997 models. Consequently, the 1995 Ford Probe offers a moderate‑risk used‑car choice, with buyers likely to encounter typical power‑train and steering concerns as reflected in the complaint data.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
119
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
122
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 122 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train20
Steering13
Structure12
Electrical System11
Engine & Engine Cooling11
Air Bags8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Seat Belts6

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 119 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
41022003-10-30Engine And Engine CoolingEBP SOLENOID SERVICE SEPARATELY FROM TURBO. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. MAKE/MODEL UNKNOWN…
031812003-09-15Electrical SystemREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
167142003-03-01Engine And Engine CoolingFOR ALL OBDI VEHICLES THAT USE THE .5V DPFE SENSOR, A 1.0V SENSOR IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY…
021762002-09-02Exterior LightingLAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02242002-02-04Power TrainSOME 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Probe take?

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

Does the 1995 Probe have open recalls?

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