MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford Aspire

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1994 Ford Aspire
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:15.576Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
55
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1994: 55 complaints 1994 55 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 33 complaints 1996 1997: 60 complaints 1997
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1994: 55 complaints 1994 55 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 33 complaints 1996 1997: 60 complaints 1997
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1994: 55 complaints 1994 55 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 33 complaints 1996 1997: 60 complaints 1997

1994: 55 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
199455
199564
199633
199760

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

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Went off road into gorge and driver's air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-15

Visibility

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.

Exterior lighting

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Power train

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and lubricant.

Steering

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and linkages.

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Consumer was driving and the tie rod broke and cause accident loss of steering. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-04

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-11-25Fuel system, gasoline94V186000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1994-12-30Equipment94V141000 The dates of manufacture were omitted on the certification label. This does not comply with part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: A complete certification label will be provided to the owner or will be installed for the owner by the dealer, if necessary.

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  3. I
    1997-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-11-28 Steering wheel/column lockup

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V186000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V141000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford Aspire reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Aspire?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Aspire have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.