Model year guide

1996 Ford Probe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Ford Probe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1996 Ford Probe at a glance

Combined20–25 mpg

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

1996 Ford Probe MPG & running costs

Combined20–25 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume80 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 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 1996 Ford Probe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

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.

1996 Ford Probe vehicles on record

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1996 Ford Probe — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Ford Probe get?

The 1996 Ford Probe has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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