The Ford Probe is the Mustang replacement that never happened

FIND ONE: collectorcarfe...
STICKERS: collectorcarfe...
PATREON: / collectorcarfeed
...and we like it because the Ford Probe looks a whole lot like a 240SX fastback. 2.5 liter v6 or 2.0 turbo, the Ford Probe GT is kind of an anemic slug but you can buy one today. Can the same be said for the GR Corolla? Doubt it. Buy a Ford Probe, be different, be unique, be the stanced out snowflake you always dreamed of being, tell people it's technically JDM because it's a collab with Mazda, whatever it takes man we're going up

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

Dude these s13s look sick

[@PresidentDwayneEMDHComacho]

You want a sick looking s13 get a saturn sc2

[@theevilzx2]

the KLZE is the japanese V6, they made 200hp vs the US KLDE making 160

[@Giomx5]

god i love this channel

[@sassmate879]

Currently own a 94 mx6 and its great

[@mavricxx]

I LOVED the Probe as a teenager, just wish they finally made them RWD and/or AWD

[@julianc.6589]

who needs to day drink when i have ccf

[@nac5605]

holy shit mx6/probe video

[@woodyfpv5331]

Went to high-school with a kid that twinned the v6. It was actually a crazy car but it was essentially always broken. He had an NA one for his daily. Weird kid.

[@Fulcrum205]

Both generations were actually pretty good cars. The turbo 4 in the first Gen was pretty easy to crank up the boost. The Mazda K series V6 was a nice engine and could make really good power but you had to order parts from Japan

[@shanetyler9391]

That's what I always used to say "Ford Probe MY ASSSSS!"

[@slavchad2729]

I actually own one of these and the reason this dude called it a mustang killer (still bit exaggerated) is because it can actually beat a sn95 Gt. Yea I was surprised too XD

[@asideofbeans5803]

I own one too, it’s such an underrated car

[@rubberwoody]

I think it was because it was supposed to replace the mustang...like kill it off

[@asideofbeans5803]

@@rubberwoody it was actually going to be THE Mustang, but a few years before it released Ford got a bunch of letters from customers begging them to not make a front wheel drive Mustang, so they just used a pre approved name from an old concept car

[@howieewalt1322]

Take the wing off the Orange Probe at the end, put damn near any other wheels on followed by lowering it an inch and it'd actually look like a solid 7/10 IMO. That orange color goes soo hard. I'm a sucker for 90's "Looks fast but ehhhh...' cars.

[@anthonyrausch5708]

1:01 - Did you know there was a Group - C Race Car Version of this car that raced in the “CAMEL-GTP” series back in the mid 1980’s……

[@anthonyrausch5708]

14:44 - 15:03 - This paragraph brought to you by “RED MAN” chewing tobacco….. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@VRChance]

first car was a 1990 gt probe the first gen 4cyl was turbo charged and made 145hp. got it for 750$ back seats were eaten by the sun at the head rests and the headliner was shot but the front seats and dash were great condition. Learned to drive stick on it. Sold it covered in bird shit for 500$

[@pokeslim]

Ford execs during a peyote circle: yo, what if we replaced the mustang with a car that doesnt have rwd or a v8? Genius!

[@andydhillon1977]

The Mercury Cougar was actually the 3rd Gen Probe.

[@aidandunne828]

AHH THATS MY CAR THATS MY CAR THATS MY CAR (the red 89’ i flipped it into a river and i miss it so bad)

[@pgtmr2713]

The flip up headlights are the Euro ones on that orange car, and the tail lights are Euro. Would be unlikely to parts swap. The American flip ups are pointy, Euros have an extra little piece in the front which you can see closed. So probably actually a Euro car.. There was a green one that claimed it had a KLZE, it did not have a KLZE. That is a stock KLDE with even the stock intake piping, airbox. Fully loaded, GT, manual, 93-94 (for all the options.) Lighted keyholes, heated mirrors, remote, factory sub, power antenna, inflatable bolster. Still weighs less than a notch Fox. 95+ they took the wiring out so it's much harder to add things. 96-97 They even took The "Probe" off the sideglass near the doors. The 4 cylinder 2nd gen ones share almost nothing with the GTs. Even the seats look similar but the GT seats you can stick your hand through. Oh and don't let a timing belt scare you, they're non-interference, 4 hours or so and it's done, no special tools.

[@OnTheRocks71]

Good eye, glad someone else noticed. Looks like it has the euro turn indicators on the fenders too.

[@TinoR626]

Fun fact all probes were built here in the states the only rhd probes were sold in Japan for the 2g's that orange car is 100% a euro car.

[@Chris-Rife]

I like the gray probe in the beginning of the video its nice but I have never thought hmm let's trade my V8 Mustang/GTO/Trans Am etc. for a Probe... when looking for a cool car a Probe has never crossed my mind. Actually after watching this video a Probe still won't cross my mind in the future for a car to tune/work on or own for that matter.

[@DanTheMailman330]

I wonder if an early SHO v6 would fit????

[@Keyboard_Jesus]

INA DI TING!!!!

[@matercheff]

they are actually p nice looking

[@Dankturboz]

If these had been rear wheel drive they would’ve been sick. Really nice looking design on a garbage platform unfortunately

[@ThaAvengaz]

It’s a s13 with taurus lights

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😊😮😅😢 yes good for him. I’m a Ford lover and I always will drive forward and I beat the shit out of my Ford focus and it’s still running. I red line the damn thing a lot drove it with an engine light on for three months or longer, you can do that Chevy or Toyota or Nissan, three of those three

[@ingram0774]

The Probe would have been a lot cooler if it wasn’t wrong-wheel-drive

[@gtd360]

The probe has room for a v8. It's basically a 1990 mira. Or a porche 924, 944. Just built in the 90s. Try to find a lighter car. Well the saturn 1992 sc2 coupe is smaller.

[@ericjohnson4330]

Bought 89 gt was only 25k new

[@shanetyler9391]

Why they were FWD is beyond me too bad they were not RWD they would be as popular as a s chassis by now.

[@asideofbeans5803]

They were trying to prove that fwd was better going forward because of efficiency and reliability.

[@IanLuna-x6g]

How did the cars progressively get worse

[@facksmasheen]

I always wondered how the Probe would've been received if it had been rwd, value would be so much higher in the current market at least. (Similar thoughts for the Prelude) I did a quick google just out of curiosity and people have indeed rwd swapped these with Miata bits but it looks to be an incredible amount of work for what it is.

[@RosefMudson1414]

pop ups

[@kingnorlen]

I got admit, ive always liked the mk2 (anal)-probes in the way they look! If only they were RWD or AWD so u could swap cool drivetrains in them..

[@asideofbeans5803]

I have seen a few awd swapped probes, not sure what it came out of

[@kingnorlen]

@@asideofbeans5803 Yeah? Possibly Mazda Speed6 since probes are a Mazda 626 coupe pretty much.

[@Zycx2]

5th

[@anthonyrausch5708]

7:14 - Hope “SOMEBODY” bought this one; that is “INSANELY” low mileage for a 25 YEAR OLD CAR!!!!!

[@anthonyrausch5708]

15:38 - 16:26 - This is either one of two things 1: Parts Car 2: He wanted “A CHALLENGING CAR BUILD”……. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ontei]

BABE WAKE UP NEW CCF VIDEO

[@maxm1157]

FINALLY

[@shikinami0297]

YESS GOD FINALLY DELIVERED (I actually bought the red probe at 15:39 for 500$ only because I wanted something I could abuse . It runs and drives perfectly after new spark plugs and the 5spd feels decent also. And I have a foxbody gt and a 2013 gt so this is just for fun and that’s why I didn’t work an extra week at McDonald’s for a better one lol)

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

Congrats on the purchase man. 🎉

[@camber_courtney5250]

You my friend should become the next spokesperson for CCF

[@asideofbeans5803]

Those 4 cylinder ones will last forever if you keep up with maintenance… or you can throw a turbo on it and make it fast.

[@kombatant2154]

Post it

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

I rode in a 2nd gen Probe GT with nitrous about 20+ years ago. It was pretty fast

[@rubberwoody]

A 1993 mustang didn't have a v6 but a 1994 145hp v6 mustang would very much not blow the door off a 160hp 1993 probe GT V6

[@jordonpollock1550]

Hell yeah lads, I know this episode will bang!! A lot of these are shitboxes but I owned a Mazda MX-6 as my first car, was owned by a collector that added all the OEM JDM accessories on it, (J spec headlights and fogs, digital climate control, leather interior, dude even added a wireless charger in the console and extra usb ports) looked brand new and made 200 at the crank with a KLDE, exhaust and millenia MAF conversion, 5spd V6. Still the best sounding car I've owned. Was a blast to bomb it down my local windy roads during covid with no cops, no cars and cheap petrol everywhere. Easy as hell to park with 4 wheel steer, had a butterfly valve in the intake that gave a VTEC style crossover noise in high revs too. Honestly believe its the perfect first car for a young enthusiast, I miss that thing so much!

[@SomeOne_86]

My first car is a '93 626 which is the exact same chassis, even the owner's manual is the same haha. Just a 4 door version of the MX-6, however mine is a 1.8 FP lmao. I love the car (except the power) and if I can swap a KLDE into it, I'll keep it, but if I can't I'll probably sell it. I live in Europe and the laws in my country are very finnicky about engine swaps, so that will be the deciding factor unfortunately.

[@mikebergman1817]

Yea, I was going to say this same thing. My cousin had one in high school, and the thing I remember most was that it was the best sounding v6 I had ever heard. Like a high revving v6.

[@AlphaFlight]

It's cwinge

[@asideofbeans5803]

I have a 1993 GT in manual and absolutely love it It had been sitting in a barn for years non-running. I got it for $800 and all it needed was a battery in an oil change. running great now.

[@Pinkarmada01]

that edit at 3:22 fucking took me out LOL

[@pablodelgado7919]

When she Quirks on your Features

[@wr1ght939]

She quirk on my features till I this.

[@ThibsCarReviews]

so sick to see the probe get a little appreciation. I personally own a first gen probe GT :)

[@benstalls208]

Ford probe is so sick, thank you ccf for doing a video on it

[@tommynobaka]

Back in college, i used to walk everyday to campus and omw there was always this super clean probe GT tastefully modded and sounded pretty decent too

[@bmcshane80]

I had a Probe in the factory purple/blue colour flip paint when i was in High School here in Australia (97-99) and I fucking LOVE these cars. I put on GENUINE BBS LM's in 18's in 98, which was unheard of in Sydney at the time, and HORRENDOUSLY expensive, only to cut the springs to get it as low as possible and hit all the cruises back then whilst cranking the latest Skitz Mix on CD out of the factory speakers Good Fucking Times. Im constanlty flirting with the idea of picking up another one and building it to what i wanted back then but i have 3 90's Hondas that Im doing the same thing with hahahah They were sold new here and had been converted to RHD by the factory making them even rarer than in the US

[@hpzzz]

I love collector car feed

[@CollectorCarFeed]

CCF

[@yeeterskeeter6565]

I fucking love probes. I'd daily the shit outta one, then stop once it immediately breaks because these were slapped together and everything wants to fall off

[@asideofbeans5803]

They are actually pretty well made, it’s not Toyota quality though.

[@troysbucket]

@7:39.. Cant find a better car that reflects the current condition of Portland and the PNW. Truly in its natural habitat.

[@k00lkidz4]

I actually loved that white 89 probe, but i def wouldn't pay 11k for one

[@TopSecretZ]

Oh hey my dad just bought one of these! It was a Gt with only 86k miles. And best part is it was only $3500

[@liamsgamingpcs7473]

The 1993 ford probe GT with the 5/speed was actually faster than the SN95 GT of the same year. 15.5 quarter mile, and the mustang runs about the same. I've got one with a $500 Stainless steel borla exhaust and Cold air intake Only thing you need to watch out for is wiring issues and ignition problems. (which is why my wiring harness is out the car and the entire interior is sitting under my bed) Luckily i still live with my dad!

[@santumi2298]

Ford Probes are either cool or have had 13 owners and have been rolled thrice

[@wworm150]

I really like the car overview at the start of the video.

[@youtubebotacc]

Please do the dodge stealth/3000gt next

[@kinocorner976]

Ford Probe the car ford wanted to replace and beat the mustang. Ford Taurus SHO, the car that beat the mustang and ford threw a wrench into it.

[@AdamND701]

Iirc at the time, the 1st gen Probe GT was faster than the mustang gt.

[@SupraDebt]

Wow, memories. I had a 93 Probe GT and loved the car, loved the community. member of TXPOC for a long time. I blew the Auto trans with the AIT mod (gives you full power during 1-2 and 2-3 shift) and manual swapped it. gave me many years of problem free use. I was young and dumb and did a lot to it. gave great fuel milage and was one of the most comfortable cars I've had that I could put as many miles on at a time. I went back and forth from central Texas to SoCal 4-6 times a year. Wow, the memories i had in that car.

[@Jamesbond22855]

MIPOC is still semi active lol

[@sorimasn]

TeXas People Of Color?

[@squiggysrevenge2060]

I was in MOPOC for many many years. Think I bought an F2T head from one of you TXPOC guys.

[@Iron-Griffon]

As the Owner of a Ford EXP I would like to see an episode on the cooler Daniel.

[@leakyspaceboots7542]

Would be a neat car if they weren't all trashed or asking way to much money for the platform.

[@biggy1824]

LETS GO ANOTHER CCF VID !!!!

[@lorollinls]

This is TN dude, pull back on the fancy! That shit is pronounced "LENOR" City. LOL, But yeah really.

[@selmirdelanovic287]

Thanks for featuring my Probe in the beginning of your video - the Nardo Gray wrapped Probe.

[@SoloDallasII]

Anyone who says the MX6 looks better is out of their mind. Pop ups, wraparound windows, full width taillights... the Probe fucks.

[@willriley1619]

I would put a Volvo turbo 5 cylinder in a cheap one

[@Marzimus]

My first car! Seller removed the license plate frame that read "this is one Probe you don't want near your ass." #StillNotMad20YearsLater

[@ADADIZZLE]

Why can't someone put a s13 drive-train ,subframe, and rear wheel drive parts to make this a drift car?

[@SomeOne_86]

Why would you??? Do you have any idea how much fabrication that would take? You would pretty much have to completely cut out a trans tunnel, and make a new rear end, make custom mounts for everything, custom suspension etc...

[@asideofbeans5803]

They have

[@JubaOnPC]

I literally bought a 97 Probe GTS for $1700

[@misterhat6395]

Ford: let’s name a car after what aliens do to peoples butts

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@pcz1642raz]

fuck it imma convert my 2003 corolla to rwd

[@stroudrollyat3708]

The car was specifically designed for women. Same as the mustang😂

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

That's it.

[@ChristianZ86]

Y’all should do a video on fiero’s. One of my bros got one and it’s pretty sick

[@misfit4816]

They did make a 3rd gen probe but sold as the Mercury Cougar in 1998-2002

[@asideofbeans5803]

It’s too bad they weren’t called the capri, they would have sold so much better

[@DeathsTacoIsHere]

nothing like ccf checking out probes 😩

[@vert5]

My first car! Bought my 89 Probe GT for 1100 and sold it for 600 a few years later back in the mid to late 90’s.

[@TheOutlawedfreedom]

I got a 95 gt

[@Javascript_wizard]

My first car was an 94 mx6, awesome first car and probably wouldn't have gotten rid of it but the head gasket blew and turned itself into a 4 cylinder on my way home from work one day😅.

[@JdenDraws]

96 probe did the same to me so now she’s a project 🥲

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

Probe looks like it had a stroke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@kaiserschnitzel89]

I wonder if the inclusion of the phrase "serious inquiries only" has ever deterred any frivolous inquiries

[@liamvecchio6846]

for a first car do you think a ford probe gt automatic 1997 off marketplace for 4gs and has 170k milage any good? trying to convince my dad to let me buy a first car and the probe looks cool itd be nice if i knew if the car is any good. thanks

[@CollectorCarFeed]

The Probe is basically a Mazda MX-6, so if that auto one is a good price, with basic maintenance you probably won't have any issues. But do you have any desire to drive stick? Something like a Honda Fit is a great first car that your dad will fall for based on low horsepower and MPGs, but is secretly fun.

[@liamvecchio6846]

@@CollectorCarFeed nah my desire for probes died pretty quick but thanks anyways

[@asideofbeans5803]

The autos don’t always handle the power of the v6 very well if you drive it hard all the time, but if you keep up with maintenance it can last a long time. I’ve seen them with over 270,000 miles on them.

[@PRODBYHASCH]

Fun fact the Probe just broke the record for fastest car 😂

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😢😮😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 they were one bad ass car for Ford. I knew a guy had one he kicked ass. It turned a 9 1/4. He beat that damn thing up. It was really fast. I wish they still make those probes. Take care, bro keep up the keep up the good video work

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😢😮😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 they were one bad ass car for Ford. I knew a guy had one he kicked ass. It turned a 9 1/4. He beat that damn thing up. It was really fast. I wish they still make those probes. Take care, bro keep up the keep up the good video work

[@Lavoss05]

Orginal owner of a 1996 GT and it's funny you guys joking about a car the won sports car of the year in 1994 by Motor Trend. I was part of the street racing scene in the late 90's with this car and there is no way a 140hp V6 Mustang would beat a 164hp V6 Probe Gt...I know cause I raced them and V6 Camaro's along with 240sx none turbo RX-7..the Probe GT was a hell of a sports car with only the Honda Prelude giving it a run for its money in a straight line drag race but on the track the Probe would win even against the all wheel steering and SH models.

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😂😢😢😮😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 which one was that with the turbo that they had was that the GT probe turbo because they had one that was really fast. Keep up the good work you guys are awesome and

[@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM]

My first car was a 89 probe GT 5 speed in blue with a digital dash. I was the coolest 17 year old. The engine block cracked, and i've never been able to find a first gen GT with digital dash ever again. I'd pay good money for one if i did.

[@surmanito3849]

I had a 2.5 V6 ford probe, now I have a 1.8 97 celica, the probe was barely faster then the celica in a drag race but the celica gets way better gas mileage and performs better in twisty roads

[@redi6518]

My first car was the 97 celica. Bought it in 98 it only had 7400 miles on it. Drove that car for ten years. Never had a single issue or problem with it. Until the tenth year when the starter had to be replaced. I still have dreams of driving it.

[@DennisFrechette-et6gg]

The probe gt with the manual was surprisingly quick, and they have a lot of aftermarket parts, I’ve had 3, the way they are geared helps with the lack of hps and the 93- 94 came with the higher compression Klze or something of that nature

[@squiggysrevenge2060]

On that last one - the orange rear turn signals were only made on EU spec cars. In the states the rear turn signals for all second generation probes were red. (All first gens except 89 also - which had unique tail lights for that year only. ) Not saying it's legit, but there's evidence.

[@paulgood2218]

The gts probe was a very low option production I think less than 500 made each year. But it was mostly a cosmetic package. The badges and stripes and all that crap

[@TinoR626]

As an 89 probe guy, that white one has what we call porno red interior and it has the wrong wheels. They are not the stock 89gt wheel but the later 90-92 lx wheels.

[@BlackChris]

netgear was spot on with the vaporwave reference.

[@kevn33]

Thanks for all the laughs again guys. I'm giving everyone of your videos that I watch a thumbs up and a comment to help your channel grow.

[@CollectorCarFeed]

(based)

[@lsswappedcessna]

ok but here's an idea: Coyote swapped Probe

[@Ayane13b]

Could you let us fellow Canadians use your site, please? :) Great site, wrong country (for me) 😋

[@silliwillivanilli]

My cousin taught me how to drive with his Ford Probe. It was Ford Blue, it was fun..

[@AlphaFlight]

The probe and geo metro must of been created at the same time. They both have thay flabby blob fish look

[@TecniclyAwsm]

Had a buddy die in a 93 (I think) 24v 5spd Probe GT ..pretty fast car.

[@Null-h6c]

get the mx6 turbo if i recall all wheel drive . Now that's an experience

[@fml6991]

So what’s the deal with apple car play? Like I get it’s not a big flex or anything but for a daily it’s a quality of life mod

[@carfriendsimulator9981]

It's called a "running joke"