The service and repair manual for the 1997 Ford Probe — 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GT Hatchback 2-Door · GTS Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 38 complaints · 84 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Probe manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 99
- General Information 1,459
- Accessories & Equipment 196
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 126
- Body & Frame 126
- Maintenance 109
- Brakes 126
- Restraints 131
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 149
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 102
- Transmission 30
- Engine Performance 742
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Probe
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 05E065000Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-19.
Owners have filed 38 complaints and Ford has issued 84 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Probe. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Probe manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Probe?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the GT Hatchback 2-Door, GTS Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1997 Probe problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 Probe, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1997 Probe wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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