this thread was originally only about the differences of 93-95 to 96-97, but since everyone listing year to year changes, im going to list up the list ive come up with over the past two years, this pulled from the wikipedia article which i wrote.
1994
The 1994 Ford Probe becomes one of the first production cars to have dual air bags as standard equipment
The dashboard gets a major overhaul. It now used completely different materials, and the right side is redesigned to house a passenger air bag
Ford introduces the Probe in the European market
Fog lights are slightly redesigned and now made by a different company
The stripe on the dashboard is gone, but remains on the interior panels
The stripe color on Probe GT's door panels are changed from red to the color of the car's interior
A few lights on the instrument cluster have a new look
New Ford CD4E automatic transaxle for base and SE models
Air conditioning units are switched from R-12 to R-134A
"V6 DOHC 24 VALVE" emblem on engine intake manifold is no longer indented into the manifold and is now raised
As a cost cutting move, the ability to keep Probe's pop up headlights visible (without the lights being on) is removed
Fog light button on GT's is slightly redesigned
1995
Lear Seating Corporation receives Ford's "Most Valued Supplier" award for the manufacturing of the seats in the Probe
Redesigned tail lights; the 4-cylinder models are outlined in black, the GT's are outlined in red
SE becomes a trim level/model
SE model no longer has the GT's ground effects/side skirts
New alloy wheels for SE and GT (3 spoke 15" directional for SE, 5 spoke 16" directional "swirlies" for GT)
Two interior colors are dropped; Red, and blue
Interior panels no longer have a stripe on them
Door panels are redesigned and are now a one piece design. GT models get a cloth or leather insert on the door panels.
Cloth seats get new fabric that have a unique "spider web" pattern
GT models get the option of tan/saddle leather interior
Cup holders are slightly redesigned
GT models receive red center reflector with 'GT' logo between tail lights. License plate indent moved down onto bumper.
GT decal on rear bumper replaced with metal '24v' badge
Rear bumper is redesigned
Exterior mirrors are redesigned
Heated exterior mirrors option is dropped
Graphic equalizer is dropped
1996
"PROBE" badge stamped on rear windows is gone
Base model dropped; SE is now the standard model
Probe GT's get the 1995 base/SE's black outlined tails
Illuminated exterior door locks are dropped
Tan/saddle color interiors are now available in cloth
Spoilers are redesigned
Floor lighting is dropped
"GT" center reflector above bumper on GT models is now black
Probe GT gets more refined suspension to improve ride. Ride height is higher as a result of this change
Cloth seats are slightly restyled and get new fabric
Probe GT now has spoilers standard
Rear seats are redesigned
Probe GT's steering wheel is now wrapped in a different type of leather
New seat belts with automatic locking retractors
Rear windshield wiper dropped as an option
OBD-II compliant
1997
SE model is dropped ; base model returns and has the GT's front bumper
Cloth/leather inserts on GT door panels are removed
Base models get Mazda 626 wheel covers with 15" 3 spoke directional alloys from 95 and 96 Probe SE optional
Rear windshield wiper returns as an option
ABS is no longer standard on GT models and is now an option
GT logos behind the front wheel wells have new letter styling
Probe GT no longer has "24v" badge beside the "PROBE" badge
Side door intrusion beams redesigned to meet 1997 Federal Side Impact Standards
GTS appearance package added to the GT's option list
Last year for the Probe, with the last Probe being manufactured on June 20, 1997
1994
The 1994 Ford Probe becomes one of the first production cars to have dual air bags as standard equipment
The dashboard gets a major overhaul. It now used completely different materials, and the right side is redesigned to house a passenger air bag
Ford introduces the Probe in the European market
Fog lights are slightly redesigned and now made by a different company
The stripe on the dashboard is gone, but remains on the interior panels
The stripe color on Probe GT's door panels are changed from red to the color of the car's interior
A few lights on the instrument cluster have a new look
New Ford CD4E automatic transaxle for base and SE models
Air conditioning units are switched from R-12 to R-134A
"V6 DOHC 24 VALVE" emblem on engine intake manifold is no longer indented into the manifold and is now raised
As a cost cutting move, the ability to keep Probe's pop up headlights visible (without the lights being on) is removed
Fog light button on GT's is slightly redesigned
1995
Lear Seating Corporation receives Ford's "Most Valued Supplier" award for the manufacturing of the seats in the Probe
Redesigned tail lights; the 4-cylinder models are outlined in black, the GT's are outlined in red
SE becomes a trim level/model
SE model no longer has the GT's ground effects/side skirts
New alloy wheels for SE and GT (3 spoke 15" directional for SE, 5 spoke 16" directional "swirlies" for GT)
Two interior colors are dropped; Red, and blue
Interior panels no longer have a stripe on them
Door panels are redesigned and are now a one piece design. GT models get a cloth or leather insert on the door panels.
Cloth seats get new fabric that have a unique "spider web" pattern
GT models get the option of tan/saddle leather interior
Cup holders are slightly redesigned
GT models receive red center reflector with 'GT' logo between tail lights. License plate indent moved down onto bumper.
GT decal on rear bumper replaced with metal '24v' badge
Rear bumper is redesigned
Exterior mirrors are redesigned
Heated exterior mirrors option is dropped
Graphic equalizer is dropped
1996
"PROBE" badge stamped on rear windows is gone
Base model dropped; SE is now the standard model
Probe GT's get the 1995 base/SE's black outlined tails
Illuminated exterior door locks are dropped
Tan/saddle color interiors are now available in cloth
Spoilers are redesigned
Floor lighting is dropped
"GT" center reflector above bumper on GT models is now black
Probe GT gets more refined suspension to improve ride. Ride height is higher as a result of this change
Cloth seats are slightly restyled and get new fabric
Probe GT now has spoilers standard
Rear seats are redesigned
Probe GT's steering wheel is now wrapped in a different type of leather
New seat belts with automatic locking retractors
Rear windshield wiper dropped as an option
OBD-II compliant
1997
SE model is dropped ; base model returns and has the GT's front bumper
Cloth/leather inserts on GT door panels are removed
Base models get Mazda 626 wheel covers with 15" 3 spoke directional alloys from 95 and 96 Probe SE optional
Rear windshield wiper returns as an option
ABS is no longer standard on GT models and is now an option
GT logos behind the front wheel wells have new letter styling
Probe GT no longer has "24v" badge beside the "PROBE" badge
Side door intrusion beams redesigned to meet 1997 Federal Side Impact Standards
GTS appearance package added to the GT's option list
Last year for the Probe, with the last Probe being manufactured on June 20, 1997
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