Why is my motor surging?
Why is my motor surging?
If an engine is not getting enough fuel (this is called “running lean”), due to fuel pressure (regulated by the fuel pump and regulator), restricted fuel injectors, a vacuum leak or really anything that throws off the fuel mixture going in to the engine, this can cause the surge.
Why did Ford stop making the Probe GT?
Many Ford Probe GTs have “gone under the knife” in the years since Ford discontinued the model. The main reason is that this happens to all affordable sporty cars as they age – their price drops low enough to make them accessible to younger buyers who just can’t help but change engines, add bodywork, etc. Would you get a Probe of your own?
What was the first generation of Ford Probe?
The first generation Probe was actually a product of the joint venture between Ford and Mazda called AutoAlliance International. Even though the first-generation Probe was a Ford model, it carried many Mazda parts and was based on the Mazda GD platform. The first-generation Probe came in three different trim levels: GL, LX, and GT.
When did the Ford Probe get a 4 star rating?
The 1991 Probe was given a 4-star crash rating in collision tests conducted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Ford and Mazda design teams merged once again to give the Ford Probe a complete redesign for the 1993 model year.
What kind of wheels did the Ford Probe have?
For 1993 and 1994, Ford offered a “SE” appearance package on the base model Probe. The package offered 3 spoke swirl-style alloy wheels, the GT model’s ground effects, and the GT model’s front bumper.
Many Ford Probe GTs have “gone under the knife” in the years since Ford discontinued the model. The main reason is that this happens to all affordable sporty cars as they age – their price drops low enough to make them accessible to younger buyers who just can’t help but change engines, add bodywork, etc. Would you get a Probe of your own?
How much does a 1993 Ford Probe weigh?
Both the base Probe and the GT carry higher levels of standard equipment than did last year’s models-including a new driver’s air bag. Even so, this new GT weighed 2894 pounds, 66 pound less than the last GT we tested.
What kind of transmission does the Ford Probe have?
It turned out lighter and larger than the first-generation Probe. The trim levels available for this generation included Base, GE, and GT. The transmission choices were a 5-speed Mazda G5M manual, a 4-speed F-4EAT automatic (only in 1993 models and V6 engines), and a 4-speed CD4E automatic.
What kind of engine does a Probe GT have?
Mazda’s small, free-spinning V-6 engine has been punched out to 2.5 liters (from the MX-3’s 1.8) and called in to replace the reasonably strong but unreasonably raucous turbocharged four of the former Probe GT. Highs: Sweet engine, friendly handling, serious tires.
