Ford Probe — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A sleek 90s coupe developed in partnership with Mazda, featuring pop-up headlights.
The Ford Probe was a sporty coupe built on a platform shared with the Mazda MX-6. It was known for its sleek design and iconic pop-up headlights.
Powering the Probe were Mazda-derived engines: a 2.0-litre four-cylinder and a 2.5-litre 24v V6. The V6 had a smooth power delivery but consumed significant fuel in urban areas.
Real-world fuel economy averages 27 MPG, though careful motorway driving in top gear can yield up to 33 MPG in the 2.0-litre variant.
TL;DR
27 MPG
Real-world petrol
57L
Tank capacity
£77.98
Full tank (petrol)
23.0p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Probe achieves an estimated 27 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 57-litre tank completely costs approximately £77.98 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
27
Real-world MPG
Petrol
31.4
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1152 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1704 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2303 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3455 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4607 |
| Full tank (57L) | £77.98 |
| Cost per mile | 23.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Probe compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Probe
Ensure the pop-up headlights are fully retracted when driving to maintain optimal aerodynamics.
Keep the distributor and ignition system in good order to ensure complete fuel burn.
Avoid quick throttle blips as older injection systems can run rich under rapid pedal inputs.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Probe achieving ~27 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.69
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.91
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 20 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Probe?
The Ford Probe achieves approximately 27 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 31.4 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Probe?
The Ford Probe has a fuel tank of 57 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £77.98. Diesel costs approximately £81.00 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Probe?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Probe costs approximately £1704 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2303. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Probe?
In a Ford Probe doing ~27 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £3.91 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 20 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Probe cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Probe costs approximately 23.0p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.90 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Probe?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Probe is 31.4 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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