1995 Ford Aspire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aspire years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Aspire. That is the most of any Aspire model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 27%), typically at around 157,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 13 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Aspire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 27% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 19% | 84,124 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | 50,485 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 101,847 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Aspire recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Ford Aspire.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering wheel/column lockup (PE97037) — opened Jul 28, 1997, closed Nov 28, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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
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
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed. *jb
Other Ford Aspire years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aspire | 60 | 0 |
| 1996 Aspire | 33 | 0 |
| 1995 | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Aspire?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Aspire?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Ford Aspire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aspire model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.