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
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 64 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Air bags
27% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-22
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, 1995-05-18
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Power train
20% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and floor shift assembly.
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Gear shift lever broke (Manual transmission) while driving. Was able to pull over safely due to light traffic, but could have been dangerous otherwise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-25
Electrical system
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.
Visibility
11% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
1997-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-11-28 Steering wheel/column lockup
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.