1995 Ford Aspire
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1994 | 55 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 60 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
27% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030522
CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950518
Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and floor shift assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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
NHTSA ODI report, 20030525
14% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
FIRE13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.
CRASH INJURY11% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN LOCKUP
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1995 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 1995 Ford Aspire?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Aspire have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.