Editing Ford Probe (section)

== Second generation (1993) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| production = 1992 – June 20, 1997
| model_years = 1993–1997
| image = 1994-1996 Ford Probe liftback 02.jpg
| body_style = 3-door liftback
| transmission = 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
| platform = [[Mazda G platform#GE|Mazda GE platform]]
| wheelbase = 1993–94: {{convert|102.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1994–97: {{convert|102.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = 1993–94: {{convert|178.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1994–97 Base: {{convert|178.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1994–97 GT: {{convert|179.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|69.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|51.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1993–94 GT: {{convert|51.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2619-2892|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
| engine = 2.0&nbsp;L {{Convert|118|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Straight-4|I4]]<br />2.5&nbsp;L {{Convert|164|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[V6 engine|V6]]
| designer = Mimi Vandermolen (1989)<ref name="core77.com">{{cite web|last1=Veit|first1=Rebecca|title=Mimi Vandermolen, the Ergonomics Genius Behind Ford's "Rounded Edge Revolution"|url=http://www.core77.com/posts/39532/Mimi-Vandermolen-the-Ergonomics-Genius-Behind-Fords-Rounded-Edge-Revolution}}</ref>
}}

The Ford and Mazda design teams merged once again to give the Ford Probe a complete redesign for the 1993 model year. As before, the Probe was to share its under-structure with Mazda's MX-6 and 626. Mazda engineered the engine, transmission, and chassis, while Ford engineered the body and interior. Technically, the second generation Probe is 60% Mazda and 40% Ford. Despite the car being extended and widened {{cvt|2|in|-1}} it was {{convert|125|lbs|-1}} lighter than the first generation Probe. The second generation Probe was introduced in August 1992 as a 1993 model. As first planned during 1992, it finally went on sale in Europe in the spring of 1994, filling the gap left there by Ford in that market sector since the demise of the [[Ford Capri|Capri]] seven years earlier. The Capri had regularly been one of Britain's 10 best selling cars throughout the 1970s, but its popularity declined in the early 1980s as Ford launched high performance versions of the [[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]], [[Ford Escort (Europe)|Escort]] and [[Ford Sierra|Sierra]] hatchbacks. Such was the falling demand for this type of car that by 1986, when the end of Capri production was announced, Ford decided against launching a direct replacement.

The second-generation Probe was designed by a team led by Mimi Vandermolen, who led the interior design of the 1986 [[Ford Taurus]]. In 1987, Vandermolen became the first female designer to be the design executive of small cars for an automobile manufacturer, and Vandermolen designed the Probe to improve the driving experience for women, stating "If I can solve all the problems inherent in operating a vehicle for a woman, that'll make it that much easier for a man to use."<ref name="core77.com"/>

However, the late 1980s and early 1990s saw the sales of affordable sports cars recover, first with a rising demand for Japanese built models like the [[Honda Prelude]], [[Nissan Silvia]], [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]], and [[Toyota Celica]], and then with the [[Volkswagen Corrado]] and the [[Opel Calibra|Vauxhall/Opel Calibra]] from Ford's direct competitor [[General Motors]]. By 1992, Ford had decided that there was now justifiable demand in Europe for a new affordable sports coupe to be launched.

Ford had been hoping to sell around 20,000 Probes each year in Britain as the car market recovered from the effects of the [[Early 1990s recession|recession]] from 1992, but in the three years it was sold there, a total of just over 15,000 were sold - around a quarter of the projected figure for that length of time. Imports ceased during 1997, and its [[Ford Cougar|Cougar]] successor - launched a year later - was even less successful, being imported to Europe for just two years.

By February 2016, just 718 examples of the Probe were still in use in Britain.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/enthusiasts/100-popular-cars-vanishing-from-our-roads/ss-BBpikzO#image=23 |title=100 popular cars vanishing from our roads |website=www.msn.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213193718/http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/enthusiasts/100-popular-cars-vanishing-from-our-roads/ss-BBpikzO |archive-date=2016-02-13}}</ref>

The base model started at just over US$13,000 and came standard with the 2.0&nbsp;L Mazda FS 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, performance instrument cluster with tachometer and full gauge complement, and an electronic AM/FM stereo. The sportier GT model started at $15,504<ref name="Driver 1992, Pages 32-37">Car and Driver, August 1992, Vol.38 No.2, Pages 32-37</ref> and came standard with the 2.5&nbsp;L [[Mazda K engine]] KL-DE 24-valve V6, low profile P225/50VR16 91V Goodyear VR50 Gatorback tires, 4-wheel disc brakes, unique front and rear fascias, fog lights, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and driver-seat power lumbar/seat back side bolster adjustment. Both engines featured dual overhead cam designs with the choice of a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] or a 4-speed automatic transmission.<ref name="ReferenceA">Ford original sales brochure, Litho in Canada 4/92, Pages 20-21</ref>

Two [[automatic transmission]]s were available in the Probe. At first both engines shared the same automatic transmission, the [[Ford F-4EAT transmission]], but from 1994 onwards this changed.  The [[V6 engine]] continued to use the 4EAT, but the 2.0&nbsp;L I4 engine used a different automatic transmission, the [[Ford CD4E transmission]]. It was sourced by Ford, and manufactured at Ford's [[Batavia Transmission]] plant in Batavia, Ohio.<ref name="A-Team">{{cite web|url=http://atxprobes.com/atxinfo.html|title=ATX Info|access-date=February 28, 2008|work=atxprobes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040904120713/http://atxprobes.com/atxinfo.html|archive-date=September 4, 2004|url-status=dead}}</ref>

A new SE (Sport Edition) trim level was available for 1995 and 1996. It included the GT front fascia (without fog lamps), unique {{convert|15|in|mm|adj=on}} aluminum wheels, P205/55R15 BSW and Sport Edition "SE" nomenclature.<ref name="autogenerated1">Ford original sales brochure, Litho in Canada 9/93, Page 14</ref>

In a coast to coast road test by Automobile Magazine in search of the best cars in the world, the Probe GT scored third place, behind an $80,000 Mercedes-Benz and an $80,000 BMW. In the article, the Probe listed at about $15,000.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}

===Special editions===
For 1993 and 1994, Ford offered a "SE" appearance package on the base model Probe. The package offered 3 spoke swirl-style alloy wheels, the GT model's ground effects, and the GT model's front bumper. Unlike the base model, buyers were able to opt for power windows and mirrors on the SE package. Appearance wise, the only noticeable differences from the GT model were the wheels, "SE" nomenclature, rear bumper w/o air slot and lack of fog lights. "SE" was an appearance package and not an actual model or trim level. "SE" became a trim level in 1995 and was the middle-grade model in the Probe lineup between base and GT models.

In 1994, Ford released a limited edition of the Probe, marketed as the Probe "Feature Car", but officially called the "GT Plus" package. This special package is better known to the general public and enthusiast community as the Probe "Wild Orchid Edition". Included on this limited appearance package was Wild Orchid exterior paint, "PROBE" badge on floor mats outlined in Wild Orchid, black cloth bucket seats with unique Wild Orchid inserts, and the "PROBE" badge on the rear outlined in Wild Orchid. This package was offered in 1994 only, and was exclusive to GT models. After dropping the Probe Feature Car after only a year of production, Ford carried over the Wild Orchid exterior color for the 1995 model year which was available on all Probe models.

In 1997, a "GTS" package was offered on the Probe GT. It was essentially nothing more than an appearance package, as performance was identical to the GT, but differences with the exterior were distinct. Dual racing stripes available in either white or black started at the top edge of the front bumper and continued on to the back lip of the hatch, terminating just below the center light reflector on the rear bumper. A chrome plated version of the GT's directional "swirlie" wheels and a spoiler were also included in the package, as well as having a "blank" center reflector which lacked "GT" lettering as the regular GT models have. The "GTS" was an appearance package and not an actual model or trim level. Very few Probes were produced with the GTS package and are considered today to be extremely rare.
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===Models/trim levels===
* Base • 1993–1995; 1997
* SE • 1995–1996
* GT • 1993–1997

In most other markets outside [[North America]], trim levels were labeled as simply 16v (I4) and 24v (V6).

===Appearance packages===
* SE • 1993–1994
* GT Plus (Wild Orchid Edition) • 1994
* GTS • 1997

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| width = 150
| height = 120
| File:93ProbeGT.jpg|1993 Ford Probe GT
| File:94ProbeGT red.jpg|1994 Ford Probe GT
| File:1995ProbeGT.jpg|1995 Ford Probe GT
| File:96ProbeGT.jpg|1996 Ford Probe GT
| File:97ProbeGT.jpg|1997
 Ford Probe GT
| File:97ProbeGTS.JPG|1997 Ford Probe GTS
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=== Engine specifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Engine Family|| [[Mazda F engine#FS|Mazda FS]] || [[Mazda K engine#KL|Mazda KL-DE]]
|-
| Engine Setup|| align="center"| {{cvt|1991|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}}<br />inline-4 || align="center"| {{cvt|2497|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}}<br />60° V6
|-
| Valve Train|| align="center"colspan="2" | 4-valves DOHC
|-
| Compression Ratio|| align="center"| 9.0:1 || align="center"| 9.2:1 
|-
| Power (SAE net)|| align="center"| {{cvt|118|HP|HP PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 5500 rpm || align="center" | {{cvt|164|hp|hp PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 5600 rpm ('93-'95)<br />{{cvt|164|hp|hp PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 6000 rpm ('96-'97)
|-
| Torque (SAE net)||align="center"| {{cvt|127|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4500 rpm || align="center" | {{cvt|156|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4000 rpm ('93-'95)<br />{{cvt|160|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4800 rpm ('96-'97)
|-
| 0-60&nbsp;mph||align="center"|9.6s<ref>{{Citation |title=MotorWeek {{!}} Retro Review: 1992 Ford Probe | date=March 4, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDEukaGYBic |language=en |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>|| align="center" |7.0s (MT)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142784/1993-ford-probe-gt-archived-test-review/|title=Tested: 1993 Ford Probe GT|date=May 13, 2020}}</ref><br />8.5s (AT)
|-
| 1/4 mile|| align="center"|16.8s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |15.5s @ {{cvt|89|mph|kph|1}}<ref name=":1" />
|-
| Top speed|| align="center"|{{cvt|113|mph|kph|1}} (electronically limited)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|133|mph|kph|1}} (MT)<ref name=":1" /><br />{{cvt|127.5|mph|kph|1}} (AT)
|-
| Fuel Capacity|| align="center" colspan="2" | 15.5 Gallons<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| Fuel Efficiency|| align="center"|{{cvt|8.5|L/100 km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|11.2|L/100 km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}}
|-
| NET Weight ||align="center"| {{cvt|2619|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /><br />{{cvt|2712|lbs|kg|1}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|2815|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /><br />{{cvt|2892|lbs|kg|1}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|}

===Year to year changes===
===1994===
*The 1994 Ford Probe becomes one of the first production cars to have dual airbags as standard equipment
*The dashboard gets a major overhaul. It now used completely different materials, and the right side is redesigned to house a passenger airbag
*Ford introduces the Probe in the European market
*Foglights are slightly redesigned and now made by a different company
*The stripe on the dashboard is gone, but remains on the interior panels
*The stripe color on Probe GT's door panels are changed from red to the color of the car's interior
*New Ford CD4E automatic transaxle for base and SE models
*"V6 DOHC 24 VALVE" emblem on engine intake manifold is no longer indented into the manifold and is now raised
*The button to raise the pop up headlights is removed but the wiring remained, the button could be added to restore function
*Fog light button on GT's is slightly redesigned

===1995===
*Redesigned tail lights; the base/SE models are outlined in black, the GT's are outlined in red
*SE becomes a trim level/model
*The wiring to raise the headlights without turning them on is removed
*SE model no longer has the GT's ground effects/side skirts
*Distributors are redesigned for better reliability
*New alloy wheels for SE and GT (3-spoke 15-inch directional for SE, 5-spoke 16-inch directional "swirlies" for GT)
*Two interior colors are dropped, Red and blue
*Interior panels no longer have a stripe on them
*Door panels are redesigned and are now a one piece design. GT models get a cloth or leather insert on the door panels.
*Cloth seats are redesigned and are given a unique "spider web" pattern
*GT models get the option of tan/saddle leather interior
*Cup holders are slightly redesigned
*GT models receive red center reflector with 'GT' logo between tail lights. License plate indent moved down onto bumper.
*GT decal on rear bumper replaced with metal '24v' badge
*Rear bumper is redesigned
*Exterior mirrors are redesigned
*Heated exterior mirrors option is dropped
*Graphic equalizer is dropped

===1996===
*"PROBE" badge stamped on rear windows is gone
*Door ding guards no longer are extended onto the fenders
*Base model dropped; SE is now the standard model
*Probe GT gets the 1995 base/SE's black outlined tail lights
*Illuminated exterior door locks are dropped
*Tan/saddle color interiors are now available in cloth
*Spoilers are redesigned
*Floor lighting is dropped
*"GT" center reflector above bumper on GT models is now outlined in black
*Probe GT gets more refined suspension to improve ride. Ride height is now higher and handling is different as a result.
*Cloth seats are redesigned again and get new fabric
*Probe GT now has spoilers standard
*Front seats are redesigned again 
*Rear seats are redesigned
*Probe GT steering wheel's leather is no longer perforated
*New seat belts with automatic locking retractors
*Rear ashtray and map pocket on the passenger door of GT models are dropped
*Rear windshield wiper dropped as an option
*[[On-board_diagnostics#OBD-II|OBD-II]] ECU
*New colors
*New interior finishes.

===1997===
*SE model is dropped; base model returns and has the GT's front bumper
*Cloth/leather inserts on GT door panels are removed
*Base models get wheel covers from the Mazda 626, with 15-inch 3-spoke directional alloys from 95 and 96 Probe SE optional 
*Or optional 16-inch 5-spoke directional rims "swirlies"
*Rear windshield wiper returns as an option
*ABS is no longer standard on GT models and is now an option
*GT logos behind the front wheel wells have new letter styling
*Probe GT no longer has "24v" badge beside the "PROBE" badge
*Side door intrusion beams redesigned to meet 1997 Federal Side Impact Standards
*GTS appearance package added to the GT's option list
*Last year for the Probe, with the last Probe being manufactured on June 20, 1997

{{gallery
| width = 180
| height = 120
| File:93ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1993 Ford Probe GT with red interior
| File:94ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1994 Ford Probe GT with black interior
| File:95ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1995 Ford Probe GT with black interior
| File:96ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1996 Ford Probe GT with saddle leather interior
| File:97ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1997 Ford Probe GT with black interior
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===Production figures===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Ford Probe Production Figures<ref name="Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976–1999"/>
!
!Yearly Total
|-
|'''1993'''
|119,769
|-
|'''1994'''
|85,505
|-
|'''1995'''
|58,226
|-
|'''1996'''
|30,125
|-
|'''1997'''
|16,821
|-
!Total
!<u>310,446</u>
|}