Probe

[omega3000]

Heard a few things about the ford probe , think its a mazda engine but dont know if thats for both the 2.0 and the V6  anyone owned one or can say of any issues with them 

[mantahatch]

I remember them being called the Ford Penis. Sorry I don't know anything else about them, except they never really sold very well. Very badly named car IMHO.

[Andy B]

Heard a few things about the ford probe , think its a mazda engine but dont know if thats for both the 2.0 and the V6  anyone owned one or can say of any issues with them 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Probe
I only know they were a Mazda with a Ford badge.  And the USA Probe was different from ours ..... 

[omega3000]

. Mustang fans objected to the front-wheel drive configuration, Japanese engineering, and lack of a V8

Well they would wouldnt they 

Some nice v6 examples around esp from the owners clubs ...obv some nails around but that can be said about any car thats not looked after 

[henryd]

V6 probe not a bad drive,doesn't handle great though but engine is a peach,way better than the weazy v6 that ford stuck in the Mondeo

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, 4 pots were Mazda F series engines and the V6 was the Mazda K series, both as seen in the MX-6 (the Ford un-badged version of the car). 

[Kevin Wood]

V6 probe not a bad drive,doesn't handle great though but engine is a peach,way better than the weazy v6 that ford stuck in the Mondeo

Agreed. I like the Mazda V6 too.

.. although I've seen a few in less than great health, so guessing it needs plenty of TLC.

[omega3000]

V6 probe not a bad drive,doesn't handle great though but engine is a peach,way better than the weazy v6 that ford stuck in the Mondeo

What i read is a set of poly bushes sorts the handling out "sounds familiar" ... like it was said the car never sold very well , it was never going to outsell the capri anyway . 

Yep, 4 pots were Mazda F series engines and the V6 was the Mazda K series, both as seen in the MX-6 (the Ford un-badged version of the car). 

Thats confirmed then , thanks kevin 

[henryd]

V6 probe not a bad drive,doesn't handle great though but engine is a peach,way better than the weazy v6 that ford stuck in the Mondeo

Agreed. I like the Mazda V6 too.

.. although I've seen a few in less than great health, so guessing it needs plenty of TLC.

I think they like regular oil and filter to keep lifters quiet much like the Vx lump.

[Marks DTM Calib]

The engines were great but the handling rather orrible.

They do rust very badly to!

[omega3000]

The engines were great but the handling rather orrible.

They do rust very badly to!

Any particular places to look out for on rust, mark ? Seen some with just the general wear and tare things like brake pipes and ball joints but nothing about serious corrosion mot failures .

[Marks DTM Calib]

Seen many issues around doors and arches but also chasis rails are not to hot.

[omega3000]

Seen many issues around doors and arches but also chasis rails are not to hot.

Thanks for that info 

[jonnyboyws6]

I had a 24v, in lazer tint red with grey leather. I liked it. Also for a car which apparently never sold well there are still loads on the road round my way! Early ones had problems with the immobiliser knackereing the distributor or something, the later chipped key type immobiliser was much better. Some tend to burn oil due to piston ring problems. Rear calipers seize. Other than that I don't think they are any more troublesome than any other car of that age. There used to be a forum called "poc" which has disappeared now, but I would guess it has been replaced by another because it was always really busy on there.

[Kevin Wood]

I had a 24v, in lazer tint red with grey leather. I liked it. Also for a car which apparently never sold well there are still loads on the road round my way! Early ones had problems with the immobiliser knackereing the distributor or something, the later chipped key type immobiliser was much better. Some tend to burn oil due to piston ring problems. Rear calipers seize. Other than that I don't think they are any more troublesome than any other car of that age. There used to be a forum called "poc" which has disappeared now, but I would guess it has been replaced by another because it was always really busy on there.

A Mazda trait.