Ford Probe MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Probe model year from 1989 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Probe has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1995 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford Probe fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
1997 20–25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1996 20–25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1995 20–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1994 20–26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1993 20–25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1992 18–24 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1991 19–24 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1990 19–24 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1989 21–24 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl — —

1997 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1997 Probe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 21 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1996 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1996 Probe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 21 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1995 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1995 Probe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 29 23 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1994 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1994 Probe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 29 23 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1993 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1993 Probe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
Probe 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG
Probe 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1992 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1992 Probe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

1991 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1991 Probe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG

1990 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1990 Probe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Probe 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG

1989 Ford Probe: engines & MPG

The 1989 Probe was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
Probe 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 25 21 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford Probe get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Probe range from 24 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1995 model year.

What engines does the 1997 Ford Probe have?

The 1997 Probe was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford Probe require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ford Probe EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ford/probe.

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