Top 20 1997 Ford Probe Questions & Answers

The transmission is just old and tired. Time for a rebuild or a newer car.

4 of them

First I will change the spark plugs, My BA Ford in Australia was like that, totally different car with new spark plugs

4th post, i answered #1 of the 4.or join a ford probe forumor go to alldata.com and look for your self,as i did for you in post1.you failed to state the engine options, so the answer is near impossible. I answer for them all.....

Try unhooking the positive battery cable for about ten minutes. This will reset the cpu and place it into limp mode. As you drive the computer relearns your driving habit and chances are you will never notice the difference. often when electronic parts are changed the computer does not recognize the new part, but will on reboot.

Could be the fuel pump relay or the check valve in the pump, and the throttle position sensor could be worn out.

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NO. the vacuum is used to make the brake pedal easy to push, power brakes. the pedal would be hard without vacuum, that is why the pedal gets hard with the key off and engine not running. the problem you are having is more of a hydraulic problem.Have the brakes checked asap. the brake system may have a leak causing the pedal to go low. check the fluid level and if it is low or empty then there is a problem, could be a rotted brake line leaking or a wheel cylinder leaking.

I think the module is under the dash on the passenger side behindthe kick panel in front of the door.

Belts aren't made like that. A new belt doesn't have a right and wrong way, it just goes on. But once it has been installed and run, then you don't want to take it off and reverse it-always put a used belt on to run the same way as it was taken off. So unless it was a used belt, no it can't be put on backward.

if u can get the frt end off the ground. Both sides. Leave car in netural. Put your hand on the strut spring above wheel . Spin tire at the same time . See if you can feel any virbration with your hand on the coil spring. If so and hear some roaring noise. Thats it be carefull for car not to fall on you or pinch your hand.

check the fuses and relay

This can be the result of various problems that lead to your fuel mixture being to rich, however a common one for late 90's model vehicles would be a bad O2 sensor, this is also a problem that typically doesn't set off your check engine light but is reported to your cars computer. Best advice would be to take it to the nearest auto-part store such as Autozone and have them check your cars for any reported OBD2 codes, this is a service most part stores provide for free and will give you a good place to start.

Have you checked the valve timing?

Could be a number of problems:
1: Faulty starter motor (brushes perhaps) or ignition wire to it fallen/broken off
2: Faulty relay
3: If it is an automatic there might be a wire off by the gear change consul
4: Faulty ignition key.

Check in the order and please get back if this has solved it

Thank you

This is not an easy repair due to anit theft requirements. need to chisel off bolts.

Section 11-04: Steering Column 1997 Probe Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 05/17/2000
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Removal

1. Remove the steering wheel (3600). Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the four lower steering column shroud screws.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Separate the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
   

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder illumination miniature bulb from the lower steering column shroud.
   

1. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
   

1. Remove the multi-function switch (13K359). Refer to Section 11-05 for the removal and installation procedure.
   

1. If equipped, remove the ignition/shifter interlock cable screw.
   

1. Disconnect the ignition/shifter interlock cable (3F719) from ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
   

1. Use a chisel to remove the two ignition switch lock cylinder bolts.
   

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder from the steering column.
   

1. Disconnect the ignition key reminder switch electrical connector.
   

1. If necessary, remove the ignition key reminder switch.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: Use new ignition switch lock cylinder bolts. Tighten the bolts until the bolt heads break off. Check for proper ignition switch (11572) operation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

i would check the thermostat, and the water pump, and the coolant temperature switch., also check and make sure none of the hoses are collasping, if so, they will need to be replaced.

on right rear quarter panel, behind trim panel

no once the vehicle has started the battery has done its job even if it was fualty it wouldnt cuase the vehicle to stall at intersectons...

Having owned a trans shop ,that brings back some bad memories ,of what your employees do.

Take it back. Put the pressure on them. There is no excuse for the way they work. I have lived that life.