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Common 1994 Ford Aspire problems

The Ford Aspire, produced from 1994 to 1997, was an entry-level car that replaced the Ford Festiva in Ford's North American lineup.

One of the most frequently reported problems with the Ford Aspire is engine issues, specifically lower engine bearing failure.

Another common problem with the Ford Aspire is the clutch cable replacement, which can cost between $123 and $137.

The ignition timing adjust is another common issue with the Ford Aspire, which can cost between $35 and $44 to repair.

The intake manifold gasket replacement is another common problem with the Ford Aspire, which can cost between $330 and $360 to repair.

In summary, the Ford Aspire has several common problems that owners should be aware of, including engine issues, clutch cable replacement, ignition timing adjust, and intake manifold gasket replacement. These issues can lead to decreased engine performance, increased emissions, and even engine failure if not addressed promptly. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent these issues and ensure that the Ford Aspire runs smoothly and efficiently for years to come.

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1994 Ford Aspire car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Aspire problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Air bags problems
  • Visibility problems
  • Power train problems
  • Exterior lighting problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Ford Aspire vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 1994 Ford Aspire

The NHTSA has received 61 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Ford Aspire. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Ford Aspire vehicles.

2003-05-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-04-01
  • VIN: KNJLT06H5R6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: ASPIRE IS RUNNING VERY BAD LIKE MISSING, SEEMS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING GAS. NEW THING IS NOW IT WILL NOT START UNLESS YOU BASICALLY FLOOD THE CAR BY PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL AND THAT INCLUDES WHILE ITS RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR ACCORDING TO FREDERICK MOTOR COMPANY. *JB
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2003-05-07

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-05-03
  • VIN: KNJLT05H6R6
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE. THE NEEDLE SHOT UP TO A SPEED FAR HIGHER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR. THE NEEDLED VIBRATED, THEN BROKE OFF. WE WERE PARTICULARLY CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS SPEEDOMETER FAILURE WAS ALMOST AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF THE SPEEDOMETER FAILURE ON OUR OTHER FORD ASPIRE (SEE CLAIM # 10018380). WE NOW HAVE TWO ASPIRES WITH NO SPEEDOMETERS. *JB
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2002-09-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-25
  • VIN: KNJLT05H9R6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: MY NAME IS [XXX], THE MOTHER OF [XXX]. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. THE FAN FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR I OWNED IT AND THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. [XXX] HAS OWNED THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW, AND THE FAN WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THE RELAY TO THE FAN MELTED. IN CHECKING WITH THE HAYNES BOOK ON THIS CAR, IT STATES TO WATCH FOR BURN HOLES IN THE CARPET AND SMOKING WIRING UNDER THE DASH BECAUSE OF THIS. OUR FEAR IS AFTER GETTING IT FIXED IT WILL DO IT AGAIN AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. FORD IS NOT WILLING TO HELP US IN ANY WAY, AS THE WARRANTY IS UP AND THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T FIX IT PERMANENTLY ANYWAY. IT WOULD BE A LOST CAUSE. WE CAN FIX IT THROUGH FORD AND IF IT EVER IS RECALLED WE COULD BE REIMBURSED, BUT OUR FEAR IS THAT IT COULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD IN THE FUTURE, JUST AS IT DID NOW AND MOST PROBABLY WHEN IT WAS FIXED THE FIRST TIME. MY HUSBAND IS CHECKING WITH FORD TO SEE IF THEY HAVE A RECORD OF THE FIRST TIME THE FAN WAS REPLACED AND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT THEN, ALTHOUGH THE SYMPTOMS WERE THE SAME THEN AS NOW. IT SEEMS THE OLDER THE CAR IS THE BETTER CHANCE THERE IS OF THIS THING CATCHING FIRE. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT FOR US AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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2002-06-24

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-04-25
  • Fire: 1
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING OUT IN 4TH AND 5TH GEARS, POSSIBLY ENGINE FAILURE OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT.#10-91-204 *SLC
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2002-04-22

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-07-24
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: KNJLT05H9R6
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: FRONT-END COLLISION AT 30MPH. WEARING SAFETY BELT, AIR-BAG DEPLOYED. FACE STILL HIT STEERING WHEEL BREAKING FRONT OF JAW AND KNOCKING OUT TEETH. CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALLED.*AK
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2002-02-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
  • VIN: KNJLT06H6R6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
  • Summary: THE DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, THE DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE THE COOPER COBRA TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND AND THE CONDITION WAS RESOLVED. *TT ALSO THE THERMOSTAT WAS INSTALLED, BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO THERMOSTAT. *JB THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. REFER TO RECALL #'S 9V141000 AND 9V186000. *SCC JB *CB
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2002-02-12

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: KNJLT06H6R6
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON VEHICLE THAT WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON REAR AXLE, BUT CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE COOPER COBRA TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND AND NOW CONDITION IS RESOLVED. *TT
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2001-06-27

EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-06-22
  • VIN: KNJLTO5H2R6
  • Components: EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: THREADS ON THE JACK SCREW BOLTS ARE STRIPPED. JACK WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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2000-12-30

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-12-07
  • VIN: KNJPT05HXM6
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: THE ABOVE DESCRIBED GLASS IS NOT SAFETY, BUT IS ONLY TEMPERED GLASS. IN AN ACCIDENT, THE LARGE VOLUME OF SLIVERS OF GLASS COULD HAVE DISASTROUS RESULTS. THIS WAS A STAIONARY EVENT AND, FORTUNATELY DID NOT.*AK
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2000-12-01

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-08-05
  • VIN: KNJLT05H7R6
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: I WAS ENTERING THE OUTERBELT AT CLEVELAND AVENUE & I-270W, AND AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP AND THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO SLOW. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN, WHITNEY AGE 8 AND BRITTANY AGE 15 IN THE CAR WITH ME. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT, BUT I REALIZED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I SPENT ABOUT $1,600.00 ON A USED TRANSMISSION AND THE OWNER EXPLAINED TO ME THAT DEALERS MAKE THE TRANSMISSION TO ONLY LAST ABOUT 3 YEARS, SO THEY CAN EITHER CHARGE YOU TO REPLACE IT OR TAKE YOUR CAR FROM YOU IF IT IS FINANCED, BECAUSE FOR THE MOST PART IT IS DIFFICULT TO COME UP WITH THAT KIND OF MONEY ON SHORT NOTICE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND THE CAR WAS PAID OFF THE NEXT MONTH. I DO BELIEVE THAT THE FORD DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE TRANSMISSIONS. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THE WINDSTAR IS NOT THE ONLY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOOK AT ALL THE TRANSMISSIONS ON THE FORD CARS.*AK
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2000-10-23

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-08-12
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAIL ON THIS CAR- THE THIRD IN A FORD VEHICLE I'VE OWNED. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND WHO DRIVES A NEW ASPIRE AND HERS FAILED TOO. I TOOK IT TO GARAGES WHO REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSIONS IN ASPIRES ARE APPARENTLY NOTORIOUSLY BAD. MY CAR STOPPED DEAD- ONCE ON A HIGHWAY, ONCE ON A BUSY METROPOLITAN STREET, BUT CLEARLY IT COULD HAVE STOPPED ANYWHERE. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE AND MADE NO ATTEMPT TO HELP. AND AT THIS STAGE IN THE GOODYEAR LITIGATION! PLEASE CONTACT ME AS I FEEL MY CAR IS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE!*AK
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2000-08-07

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: KNJLT06H0R6
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORED, AND DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK
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2000-07-06

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-07-05
  • VIN: KNJLT06H5R6
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: WENT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND IT FAILED DUE TO THE LENS COVERING. COLOR OF THE LENS DOESN'T ALLOW VISIBLE LIGHTING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML
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2000-06-25

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-06-20
  • VIN: KNJLT06H3R6
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: I AM SENDING THIS WITH GREAT CONCERN OVER A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT I FEEL IS VERY DANGEROUS.THE SPOT WELDS ON THE HARNESS THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS BROKE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HANG UP ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP SAFELY AND NEARLY PUT THE CAR INTO A DITCH. I WAS APPALLED WHEN I REALIZED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE WHOLE HARNESS HAS STRESS FRACTURES AND FROM WHAT I CAN SEE HAS BROKEN ON AT LEAST TWO OF THE SPOT WELDS. HOW COULD A PART THAT WOULD OBVIOUSLY HAVE SO MUCH WEAR AND TEAR AS THE BRAKE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY ONLY BE SPOT WELDED TOGETHER? LET ALONE BE MANUFACTURED OUT OF SUCH THIN METAL? IT WAS POORLY MANUFACTURED AND I BELIEVE THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. HAD THIS NOT BEEN A FIVE SPEED I WOULD HAVE HAD NO WAY TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND WOULD HAVE SURELY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM AFRAID OF THE CAR AND I HOPE FORD WILL ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT BECAUSE THIS IN NO WAY IS USER ERROR. IT IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT/ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW THAT NO CONSUMER SHOUD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. IT WAS A POOR CHOICE OF COST CUTTING TO ONLY SPOT WELD THIS PART TOGETHER . IT PLAINLY IS A DANGEROUS SAFELY ISSUE FOR ANYONE OPERATING ONE OF THESE CARS. I HOPE NO ONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT BECAUSE ANY MORE OF THESE WELDS BREAK AND CAUSE SOMEONE TO BE UNABLE TO STOP SAFELY. AS OF RIGHT NOW BOTH THE CLUTCH CABLE AND PEDAL DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY HITS THE STEERING COLUMN PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS FAR ENOUGH TO FULLY STOP THE CAR. I PRAY I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS RUN INTO THIS PROBLEM, BUT I FEEL THIS NEEDS PROMPT ATTENTION AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED BY ONE OF THESE CARS DUE TO THIS MECHANICAL ERROR. THIS ASSEMBLY NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN "GLUED" TOGETHER WITH AN OBVIOUSLY WEAK SPOT WELD.
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2000-05-29

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-11-22
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: KNJLT06HXR6
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH A FRONT END COLLISION WITH DEER AT @40MPH. *AK
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2000-05-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: DURING HOT WEATHER AND WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING A LONG TIME, ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER IT'S BEEN SHUT OFF. HAVE TO KEEP TRYING BEFORE IT FINALLY ENGAGES. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. IT'S NOT A DEAD BATTERY, THE ENGINE WILL NOT ENGAGE UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES ARE MADE.
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2000-04-20

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-01
  • VIN: KNJLT05HXR6
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS
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2000-04-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-01
  • VIN: KNJLT05HXR6
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: THE PLASTIC COVERINGS OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED TO THE POINT WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE VERY DIM AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED APPROX 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THE COST TO REPLACE THESE LAMPS ARE OUTRAGEOUS. *AK
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2000-01-21

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-12-01
  • VIN: KNJLT06H5R6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: NOTICED A LEAKAGE AT GASKET WHEN FILLING UP THE WATER RESERVOIR AND CHECKING ENGINE OIL DIP STICK. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR GOING UP A HILL AROUND A CURVE, THE DRIVER SIDE HAS A STRANGE RATTLING NOISE ON THE FRONT TIRE. *AK
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1999-07-07

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-05-26
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: KNJLT05H4S6
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 15MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A BYCICLIST AND HIT A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. DURING INFLATION OF THE AIR BAGS THEY BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDE WINDOWS, SHATTERING THE WINDOWS INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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1999-06-21

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-05-09
  • VIN: KNJLT06H1R6
  • Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
  • Summary: THERE IS VERY LOUD RAMBLING NOISE WHICH GETS HIGHER AS THE VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. ALSO, CRASH BARRIERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
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1998-11-09

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-11-08
  • VIN: KNJLT05H9R6
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: ENTIRE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED UPON CLOSING THE DOOR. GLASS SHOWERED INSIDE THE CAR AS WELL AS IN THE DOOR AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE.
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1998-11-03

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: THE FLASHER SWITCH WOULD NOT KEEP DOWN, THERFORE HAD A DEAD BATTERIE AND HAD TO GET A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN.
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1998-10-29

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-07-12
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: HEADLIGHTS BEAM REAL LOW EVEN WHEN THEY ARE ON, AND THEY ARE VERY DIM. *AK
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1998-10-22

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: INPUT SHAFTS AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED.
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1994 Ford Aspire recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1994 Ford Aspire.

1994-10-04
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
  • Summary: THE FUEL SUPPLY, RETURN AND VAPOR HOSES OR LINES CAN CONTACT OR HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY.
  • Consequence: WEAR OF THE HOSE OR LINE CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
  • Remedy: THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED. ANY DAMAGED RUBBER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. STEEL FUEL LINES WILL HAVE THE CORROSION PROTECTION REPAIRED IF NEEDED.
1994-08-01
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • Summary: THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE WERE OMITTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
  • Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE.
  • Remedy: A COMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER OR WILL BE INSTALLED FOR THE OWNER BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY.

Negative 1994 Ford Aspire car reviews

  1. Colin Batz 2025-01-05

    Your Aspire is in great running shape for a 9-year-old car! It's amazing that you've only had it for a year and a half and it's had only one previous owner. I can understand why it's going to be hard to beat the great fuel economy of this car when you get a new (used) one in the near future. It's great to hear that you had a new clutch installed earlier in the year and that there have been no major problems. Thanks for sharing!

  2. Donald Huels 2024-06-07

    You have a very reliable car! The only issue you may encounter is during rainstorms, where the cylinders may misfire. However, this is an easy fix that can be resolved by changing the spark plugs and wires every other year.

  3. Dave Harvey 2024-03-06

    Hi there! I've been the proud owner of this car for almost 4 years now. While I've had a few minor issues, such as difficulty starting in the rain and needing to change the plugs and wires yearly, overall it's been a good car. I have noticed that the passenger side door and hatch can leak in the car wash, and the front bushings can be a bit pricey to replace. Additionally, new parts can be quite expensive, but I've found that scrap parts work just as well. I purchased the car back in 2000 with 90,000 KM on it, and it now has 145,000 KM. Over the 43 months I've owned it, I've spent an average of $70 CND per month on maintenance. All in all, it's been a great option for affordable transportation, especially if you don't have to travel too far. Thanks for reading!

  4. Ahmad Dare 2024-01-04

    Well, it's great to hear that you've been driving it since it had 30k miles on it and now it has 92k and has NEVER had any problems. It's impressive that it starts EVERY single time and does 40mpg to boot. Nothing better for a

Positive 1994 Ford Aspire car reviews

  1. Mose Cronin 2024-08-10

    I drove this car for over 165,000 miles and, other than about $2000 in repairs, I never had to do anything except the customary LOFs, tune-ups and muffler repairs. The mileage was still in the 35-mpg range, while the acceleration was very good for a four-cylinder five-speed. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, another driver hit my car from behind, totaling it, and I had a very hard time letting it go.

  2. Jaycee Emmerich 2024-04-13

    I bought my Aspire used with about 30k miles on it. To this day, it has never left me stranded and gets great gas economy (40 mpg). Plus, it can park in spaces generally reserved for motorcycles. I really wish they were still produced because I would quickly and without hesitation buy another one.

  3. Casper Beahan 2024-03-14

    Great to hear that you have a reliable and fuel-efficient car that provides lots of room! However, I understand that it may not be powerful or heavy enough to compete with fast-moving highway traffic. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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