1996 Ford Aspire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aspire years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Aspire. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Aspire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 24%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 24% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 12% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Aspire recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 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
- Fuel vapor valve leaks (PE98040) — opened Jul 15, 1998, closed Nov 16, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated without warning the brakes and steering failed, while driving 5-10 mph. The vehicle ran into a brick wall and there was damage to the front end of the vehicle. There was a police report taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle has not…
Consumer states that the left rear safety belt does not stay securely fastened, a child can easily pull belt to release.*ak
The driver lost control of the vehicle when the right wheel hit a gravel patch and slid into a embankment. The driver side air bag didn't deploy. *nlm
Airbag light has been flashing, not taken to dealer yet.*ak
Ignition switch was replaced on january 4, 1999. Consumer was unable to get key out of ignition. Key was stuck in the on position.
Other Ford Aspire years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aspire | 60 | 0 |
| 1996 | 33 | 0 |
| 1995 Aspire | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Aspire?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Aspire?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.