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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
  • Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
  • With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
    • Set A/C control to outside air.
    • Set pa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Type 1 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut, or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Fluid spilling from boot center hole or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
  • Inspect backing plat...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1993-97 Probe 2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer t...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lug nut and wheel and tire assembly.
  • Carefully raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer by using a small cape chisel and a hammer.
  • When loosening front axle wheel hub retainer, lock wheel hub by applying brakes. Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer. Front axle wheel hub retainer must never be reused.
  • Remove stabilizer bar link from front suspension lower arm to ease separation of ball joint from ball joint clamp.
  • Remove ball joint clamp bolt.
  • Pry ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate front wheel driveshaft and jo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transaxle -> Manual Transaxle
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Manual Transaxle

When servicing starter or performing any maintenance in the area of starter, note heavy gauge input lead connected to starter solenoid is Hot at all times.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then isolate cable end with electrical tape or equivalent.
  • Remove fresh air duct and the air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect wiring electrical connections from starter motor assembly.
  • Remove starter motor retaining bolts, then starter motor from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque starter motor retaining bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
    • Torque starter solenoid B-term...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water hose connection.
  • Remove hose from water hose connection.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Electrical Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GASElectrical Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Low Speed Condenser Fan Relay
  • Starter Motor/Solenoid
  • Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay
  • A/C Clutch Field Coil
  • Condenser Fan Motor
  • Power Seat Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GASPower Seat Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Power Seat Switch
  • Power Lumbar/Bolster Compressor Motor
  • Power Lumbar/Bolster Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Probe SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Panel
  • 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Moonroof Relay
  • Moonroof Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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