Here’s how the Ford Probe almost replaced the Mustang
Get a 15% discount on your next car cover at carcover.com! Use this link to get your discount: https://www.carcover.com/?via=MyOldCar In this episode I provide the history of the Ford Probe, a sporty hatchback built between 1988 and 1997, that was produced in a joint effort with Mazda. Before it was called the Probe, it was originally going to replace the Mustang for its fourth generation, but the huge backlash from Mustang fans ended what could have been Ford's most costly mistake. If you once owned a car from the 80's to mid-2000's that you rarely see today, and would like it featured in a future episode, leave a reply in the comments, or email me at pomeara1234@gmail.com.
About Ford Probe
The Ford Probe is a sport compact coupe that was marketed by Ford from the 1988 to 1997 model years. Taking its name from a futuristic series of aerodynamic concept vehicles, the Probe was originally developed as the fourth-generation Ford Mustang. As news of the design change became discovered in the mid-1980s, a profoundly negative response to the potential new model convinced Ford to maintain the Mustang under its traditional pony car format. To recoup its investment in the project, Ford ulti...
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