1995 Ford Aspire problems
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Common 1995 Ford Aspire problems
The Ford Aspire, produced between 1994 and 1997, is known for its affordability and fuel efficiency. However, some common problems have been reported by owners, which are detailed below:
- Transmission Issues: Some owners have reported transmission problems, including poor shifting and slipping. These issues can be caused by worn-out clutch components or low transmission fluid levels. Regular transmission inspections and maintenance can help prevent these problems.
- Exhaust System Issues: The exhaust system in the 1995 Ford Aspire can develop leaks, which can lead to decreased performance and fuel efficiency. Regular exhaust system inspections and maintenance can help prevent these issues.
- Electrical System Issues: The electrical system in the 1995 Ford Aspire can develop issues, including a weak battery and faulty spark plugs. These issues can lead to decreased performance and fuel efficiency, as well as difficulty starting the car. Regular inspections and maintenance of the electrical system can help prevent these problems.
- Suspension and Steering System Issues: Some owners have reported issues with the suspension and steering system, including loose or worn-out components. These issues can lead to decreased handling and stability, as well as increased wear and tear on other components. Regular inspections and maintenance of the suspension and steering system can help prevent these problems.
- Brake System Issues: The brake system in the 1995 Ford Aspire can develop issues, including worn-out brake pads and rotors, and leaking brake lines. These issues can lead to decreased braking performance and increased stopping distances. Regular inspections and maintenance of the brake system can help prevent these problems.
In summary, the 1995 Ford Aspire has several common problems, including engine issues, transmission problems, exhaust system issues, electrical system issues, suspension and steering system issues, and brake system issues. Regular inspections and maintenance can help prevent these problems and ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
Who built the Ford Aspire?
Kia Motors
The Festiva and Aspire were designed by Ford ally Mazda and built in South Korea by Kia Motors (which got its start in the car business by assembling vehicles for other companies). The Aspire was sold here for just the 1994 through 1997 model years.
What went wrong for Ford in India?
Ford offered quality products, but that wasn't enough to capture the Indian Market. Ford failed to offer Indian specific cars or cars that weren't priced higher than its competitors. And even if Ford offered cars at a higher price, it didn't offer enough features to justify the cost as Hyundai has been doing.
What was the last year Ford made Aspire?
The Aspire was discontinued after 1997, due to slow sales.
Who made the first Ford engines?
Henry Ford's
Henry Ford's career as a builder of automobiles dated from the winter of 1893 when his interest in internal combustion engines led him to construct a small one-cylinder gasoline model. The first Ford engine sputtered its way to life on a wooden table in the kitchen of the Ford home at 58 Bagley Avenue in Detroit.
Who built the Ford Aspire?
Kia Motors
The Festiva and Aspire were designed by Ford ally Mazda and built in South Korea by Kia Motors (which got its start in the car business by assembling vehicles for other companies). The Aspire was sold here for just the 1994 through 1997 model years.
What is the mileage of petrol in Ford Aspire?
The Aspire mileage is 16.3 to 26.1 kmpl. The Manual Petrol variant has a mileage of 20.4 kmpl. The Automatic Petrol variant has a mileage of 17.01 kmpl.
How much power does a Ford Aspire 1.2 petrol have?
87 bhp @ 6300 RPM
Key specifications of Ford Aspire
| Ex-showroom Price Delhi | ₹ 5,88,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement | 1196 cc |
| Power | 87 bhp @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
What is the actual mileage of Ford Aspire Diesel?
Mileage figures are 18.5kmpl for the petrol and 24.4kmpl for the diesel.
1995 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
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Ford Aspire vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Ford Aspire
The NHTSA has received 100 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Ford Aspire. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Ford Aspire vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-18
- VIN: 1FAFP33P03W
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-15
- VIN: KNJLT06H3S6
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-19
- VIN: 1GCGC24RXXR
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRES FOR MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BACK AT THE END OF JULY 2004. I HAD ONE REAR TIRE TOTALLY SEPARATE FROM THE RIM AND SHRED. I WAS CHARGED MY ROAD HAZARD FEE TO REPLACE THE TIRE. AGAIN THIS PAST SUNDAY MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM AND TOTALLY SHREDDED. I WAS GIVEN A NEW TIRE A NO CHARGE THIS TIME, HOWEVER THE SEPARATION WAS SO BAD THAT BY THE TIME I GOT THE VAN STOPPED MY RIM IS NOW CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-12
- VIN: KNJLT06HXS6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-24
- VIN: KNJLT05H3S6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-21
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-23
- VIN: KNJLT05H156
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-09
- VIN: 1FALP6631SK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN AT 91,000 MILES. HAROLD ZIEGLER FORD NOW WANTS TO CHARGE $182 TO REPLACE IT. WHEN VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES AND DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT TO THIS DEALER, THE DEALER WITHOUT MY PROMPTING REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S OBVIOUS TO ME THAT FORD KNEW IT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPRINGS SEVERAL YEARS AGO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KNJLT06H5S6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-25
- VIN: KNJLT06H6S6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: N/A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE; ONCE IN 1997, AND ONCE IN 1999. VEHICLE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-18
- VIN: KNJLT05H1S6
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: BALL JOINT BROKE WHEN TURNING AT 15 MPH WHICH TORE OUT THE CV JOINT. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNJLT05H8S6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAR HIT CURB, AND RAN INTO A BRICKWALL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, DRIVER WAS PREVIOUSLY IN A CRASH, WHERE HE WAS REARENDED AND FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THEN NEITHER OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED.*AIK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-23
- VIN: KNJLTO6H6S6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-07
- VIN: 3P3ES47C6ST
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THEY TOOK A LONG TIME TO FIX MY CAR AND NOW IT IS OVERHEATING, AND IT WASN'T OVERHEATING BEFORE THEY TRIED TO FIX MY HEADGASKET.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-10
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
- Summary: FUEL PUMP FAILED, LOST COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH. ENGINE DIES WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS HOT AND A/C IN USE, REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER. RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL LEAKS, DUE TO RIGHT REAR INNER OIL SEAL FAULTY, REMOVE WHEEL, REPLACED RIGHT REAR INNER GREASE SEAL, CLEANED BRAKE AND WHEELS, CHECK REAR END GREASE AND FILLED TO PROPER LEVEL. TRANSMISSION DISENGES FROM ENGINE AND CHARGED UP, ALMOST LOST CONTROL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-01
- VIN: 1FALP6532SK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING FOR HEATER AND DEFROSTER MOTOR IN DASH SHORTED AND CAUSE ALL WIRING FROM IT TO FUSE BOX TO MELT...ADVISED BY DEALER IT COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR FIRE
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ADD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: ONE OF THE FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES (NO SIZE) HAD A BULGE ON IT, DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED, LATER THE CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH REAR TIRES AS WELL. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-08
- VIN: KNJLT06H7S6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-25
- VIN: KNJLT05H656
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE RUBBER ON CONSUMER FIRESTONE TIRES PILED OFF, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES WER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005. NLM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-27
- VIN: KNJLT06HXS6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE THROW OUT BEARING STARTED TO GO OUT, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. I HAD SHIFTED DOWN TO 4TH GEAR, AFTER I HAD DONE THAT, IT POPPED OUT OF 4TH GEAR TWICE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST HOME, SO I PROCEEDED, AFTER A WHILE LONGER THE CAR HESITATED FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN PROCEED FOR ABOUT A 1/4 MILE WHEN IT LOST ALL TRANSMISSION POWER. AFTER THIS OCCURED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP NEEDING A NEW CLUTCH & TRANSMISSION. THE SHOP SAYS THAT THE PLANETARY GEARS BROKE, INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION.
Negative 1995 Ford Aspire car reviews
Positive 1995 Ford Aspire car reviews
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I purchased my 95 Aspire in 1997 with only 11,000 original miles on it. Despite its lack of luxury, I was pleasantly surprised by the ample space it provided. Its greatest attribute, however, was its unwavering reliability. It successfully navigated me through blizzards, hail storms, and city traffic alike. Although my son recently sent me a photo of the Aspire before taking it to the UPULLIT lot, I remain confident in its longevity. Long may it run!
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I was lucky enough to purchase my Aspire from a cousin who finally relented after I had been bugging him for a while. The car has been a work of love for me as I have practically rebuilt it. I really like the styling and the gas mileage is fantastic, averaging 32mpg. It's a 5 spd with AC and I have even achieved 41 MPG by not running the AC and keeping speed to 55mph. The mechanics of this car are simple and it's easy to work on when necessary, making it an extremely reliable car. During the 'gas rush' of Katrina, I don't know what I would have done without it! I really wish Ford would bring this car back, just the way it is!
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I've had this car for 4 years now, bought it used, and I absolutely love it! It's cheap on gas, oil, tires, brakes, and other maintenance.
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It may not look like much, but it keeps going and going! You never have to worry in the morning if it is going to turn over. It's very dependable and reliable. It may not have any frills, but it gets the job done.
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I had a Ford Aspire with a five-speed transmission that got around 39-40 mpg. It was peppy in the city and adequate on the highway, and I found it to be a fun car to drive. If you're looking to save on gas, I would definitely recommend it!
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Are you having problems with your 1995 Ford Aspire?
Caleb Gorczany 2024-11-20
In my experience, the Ford Aspire did not meet my expectations. The engine and trans casing were the same as the '88-'89 Mercury Tracer, but with less displacement. Unfortunately, the under-engineering made it perform poorly. The transmission shifted poorly and the engine required a lot of acceleration just to move. Additionally, the lack of sound insulation and cheap exhaust heat shields made it difficult to enjoy music while driving over 35mph. Despite being lighter and less well-equipped than my '88 Tracer, it also got worse gas mileage and had stability issues in the snow. I had some scary moments when the car suddenly spun out while driving straight ahead at 30mph. Overall, in my opinion, the Ford Aspire did not live up to its name and failed to be a reliable car.
Keon Gutmann 2024-11-16
This is a friendly little car. It has great gas mileage (40mpg) and has been super reliable since I bought it used. I haven't had any problems with it and haven't had to replace anything except for the tires and wipers. It handles well and has good power and brakes. It may look a bit funny from the outside (my wife calls it an egg with wheels), but it's surprisingly roomy and comfortable on the inside.
Tomas Weber 2024-07-26
I have owned this car for 5 years and have had to replace the exhaust, fuel pump, ignition, and speedometer before reaching 90k miles. Unfortunately, the AC stopped working at 32k miles and the speedometer broke shortly after. Despite my disappointment, I have continued to drive the car without AC for the past 5 years. The MPG is 35 in the city and 40 on the highway, which is much lower than expected. However, I still believe that this car is a good choice, although I have found the Metro to be a much better option.
Tanner Cummings 2024-03-16
I'm so glad you're considering this car! It's been a reliable ride for me for the past 5 years with no mechanical issues. With regular maintenance, it's been running smoothly. It gets great gas mileage, especially on the highway, where it can reach up to 36 miles per gallon. In the city, it still gets a respectable 28 miles per gallon, although using the air conditioning can lower that number. While it may not be the most attractive car out there and doesn't have power steering, it's a great option if you're looking to avoid high car payments and want a car that always starts.
Brown Mayer 2024-02-28
This car started out well but has ended up being very expensive. Unfortunately, most parts are not available locally and every time something needs to be fixed, the parts must be ordered and are not cheap. Even my brakes alone cost $800. The clutch continually has problems and the keys break often. It can be frustrating, but I'm determined to keep it running. I've had some interesting reactions from Ford people when I pull up to the dealership, but I'm still proud of my car.