1995 Ford Aspire: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 64 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (24% of complaints); the 1996 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
64
owner complaints
2
fire reports
84,124
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 84,124 mi)Weak spot: air bags (24%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)24% · 15 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)11% · 7 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)11% · 7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)10% · 6 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)8% · 5 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)6% · 4 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford aspire. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to shake abnormally and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and she was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was exhibiting the failure due to age. The dealer did not attempt to repair the vehicle nor was a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,485 and the current mileage was 50,850. Updated 1/17/2012 *ln *tr”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2011
“On a 1995 ford aspire with 101,847 miles, the clutch pedal was getting harder to push down and getting closer to the floor upon release even though a new clutch was put in a year earlier. Also the brake pedal seemed to move around slightly. Both the clutch and brake pedals are on the same bracket. I was driving one day and there was a loud pop and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I thought the cable had broken but the bolts holding the bracket had come through the firewall. A new bracket had to be fabricated and the firewall strengthened. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2008
“1995 ford aspire- headlight switch failed and repair shop is unable to obtain a used replacement part because all of the ones it has obtained are already broken. Cost of new part is $400, which is probably more than the car is worth. *la”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2003
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“Gear shift lever broke (manual transmission) while driving. Was able to pull over safely due to light traffic, but could have been dangerous otherwise. *nlm”Owner report · Power Train · May 2003
“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front arm holding wheel will make a loud noise causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified . Ts”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2002
“Vehicle has been turned into ford dealership twice, after extensive 2 and 4 day troubleshooting diagnostics tests, with still no findings as to the cause of the problem. This last failure the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer because it would not start, but two days later it starts as if nothing had happened. Vehicle has stopped running while driving in freeway traffic, while in park and when returning from multiple destinations. This has the potential of becoming a serious if not fatal flaw if no reason for the failure can be detected anlong with a means of correcting the malfunction.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2002
“Vehicle was traveling approximately 20-25mph on a dry 2 lane road and was involved in an accident with another vehicle going in opposite directions. As they met toward the center of intersection. Consumer was forced to hit head- on other vehicle. At same time passenger's car hit consumer's front right side, damaging bumper/tire and door. Between the 2 impacts airbags never deployed. Consumer didn't seem to think that problem was not an issue of theirs.consumer appealed to the auto safety hotline. Insurance adjuster scheduled an appointment to inspect vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2001
“Was told by ford I needed to search junk yard for replacement of knuckle, no longer being made, I am still making payments on car. *ak”Owner report · Steering · May 2001
“The driver of the vehicle was burned on his left hand/wrist/forearm, the contents of the air bag was inhaled by the driver and left the driver choking and has developed bronchitis. The driver has seen a doctor and will continue to see the doctor to document the symptoms. Both the driver and the doctor are not aware of the chemicals used to deploy the srs. The drivers sweater was burned and melted, the long-sleeve shirt was burned, and the burn continued through to the skin. The officer responding to the accident has not heard of this before as well as an employee of the fire department. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2001
“Catalytic converter needs repair although the car has less than 50,000 miles and only 6 years. The ford repair shop states it does not fall under the warranty but the converter failed on its own and not due to owner's fault.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Body stylesHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
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Is the 1995 Ford Aspire reliable?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford Aspire. The most complained-about area is air bags (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Aspire problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 84,124 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.