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The Ford Probe is a special model with a distinctive, unique history, which is one of the reasons why the model is so hard to find in the Netherlands and other countries. Do you have a Ford Probe or do you have your eye on a model whose windscreen needs to be replaced? Then you can find cheap, quality car windows for your Probe with us. Before we look at our affordable automotive glass, let's make space for the surprising and remarkable story of this model of Ford.
Although the first model only rolled out of the factory in 1988, the Probe's history begins back in the late 1970s of the 21st century. Ford (in collaboration with Ghia) started looking for futuristic designs to appeal to a wider audience and make its cars more 'modern'. The Probe 1 was shown in 1979 and was outrageous, followed by the Probe II, which looked much more like a traditional hatchback. Many of the design elements of the Ford Taurus and Ford Sierra were incorporated into the new design, but Ford was still not happy and continued working on the Probe IV and Probe V, two very radical models that it was immediately clear would never make it to production (which is more often the case with designs).
From all these developments, by the way, the Probe did not emerge. The story gets even stranger. The oil crisis in '79 left Ford and many other car manufacturers struggling. It was a serious problem for Ford, as its most successful model at the time was the Ford Mustang, which relied heavily on the presence of petrol stations.
To address this, Ford decided to develop a new model, in partnership with Mazda (aka AutoAllience International), from which the Mazda MX-6 would also emerge. The Ford-labelled model was codenamed ST-16 and would become one of Ford's most controversial models, as the ST-16 was actually meant to be the successor to... the Mustang. But without a V8 engine, with a Japanese look and platform, and front-wheel drive. Ford immediately received angry letters from Mustang enthusiasts around the world and (thankfully) responded.
The ST-16 did not become the new Ford Mustang, but the Ford Probe, and first appeared in dealerships in 1988. Ford had to launch the Probe, because by now huge amounts of money were in development ánd the Americans had to compete in the field of sporty coupes, where Ford was not represented. However, the Probe would hardly hold its own against models like the Honda Prelude and the Toyota Celica, as well as the Mitsibushi Eclipse. Less than 400,000 units were made of the first generation of the Ford Probe.
In 1993, Ford and Mazda got together again to design the second generation of the Probe. The second generation would mainly be built by Mazda, although Mimi Vandermolen is one of the main names for this model. She (indeed, a woman AND Dutch) was particularly keen to ensure that the new Probe would be more woman-friendly.
During the second generation, Ford wanted to sell at least 20,000 units of the Probe per year in Britain (always been the focus market in Europe for Ford), but less than 15,000 units were sold in the first three years, making this model a clear flop. This becomes even clearer when you see that only 700 units could be found in the UK in 2016. There are also very few models left in the Netherlands.
We are not going to pander here to Ford's marketing machine, which usually does a sterling job and manages to put out spectacle pieces, but chances are that even this team, after the many years of production and consultation, was done with the Ford Probe before it came out. Indeed, when you know that the Ford Probe was stamped 'the Mustang replacement that never came', this advert suddenly takes on a whole new connotation:
The windscreen of your Ford Probe needs to be replaced when there is glass damage in the driver's field of vision and it is a branched crack or star with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres. Your car will not pass the MOT with this windscreen damage.
You already have a new windscreen for your Ford Probe for €699. This includes VAT, but excludes delivery and fitting. When you indicate your preferences on the page, the price is adjusted immediately so you always know what you pay when you choose our windscreens.
Our windscreens are much cheaper than the ones your Ford dealer has, while the quality is identical. The big difference is the brand logo that makes Ford windscreens exclusive and therefore more expensive. Our automotive glass does not have an exclusive logo that only affects the price. This means that you can always come to us for automotive glass with the best value for money and that our new windows are often even cheaper than second-hand car windows for the Probe (and other Ford models).
If you are a car window specialist or know someone who can replace your windscreen for you, you can also come to us for a new Ford Probe windscreen excluding fitting. In all other cases, we recommend that you primarily use the service of our certified fitting partners. They have the experience and tools to properly replace the windscreen of your Probe so that you can get back on the road safely with an intact, clean windscreen. Our partners replace automotive glass on location throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, including in your own driveway, your work car park or a parking space at the local shopping centre.
Are you looking for a new Ford Probe windscreen and want to be sure you are choosing the best value for money as well as optimum convenience, such as with on-site windscreen replacement? Then you have come to the right place. Of course, we are happy to assist you. Can't find what you are looking for or do you have questions about our products or working methods? Then please send us a message so that we can help you further in person.
