Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Ford Probe
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Ford Probe has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Ford Probe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05E065000 FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V206002 FORD/TIMING BELT NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This 1997 Ford Probe has four recall campaigns mainly related to lighting, fuel system, and engine issues. With no owner complaints available, the data is limited, making it challenging to fully assess reliability. However, the recalls indicate potential areas of concern. Overall, without further complaint data, the vehicle is rated as average in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
| timing belt tensioner | 80,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | rare |
| fuel filter | 60,000–80,000 miles | $50–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid checks
- Timing belt replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Unusual timing belt noise
- Fuel odor in cabin
- Headlight or signal issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Ford Probe at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.