Ford · 1989–1997 · Gas
Ford Probe MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Ford Probe, from 1989 to 1997. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1995, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1997 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1989 model (25 vs. 24 MPG). The 1997 model is 9% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (25 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Probe, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Probe model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1996 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1995 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1994 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1993 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1992 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1991 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1990 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1989 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Probe year has the best fuel economy?
The 1994 Ford Probe, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Ford Probe year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1989 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Probe?
The 1997 Ford Probe is rated up to 25 MPG combined.