Model year guide

1989 Ford Probe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Ford Probe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1989 Ford Probe at a glance

Combined21–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Ford Probe MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Ford Probe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Fuel only$16,250
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Ford Probe vehicles on record

Other Ford Probe model years

1989 Ford Probe — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Ford Probe get?

The 1989 Ford Probe has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.