MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Aspire

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1996 Ford Aspire
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:28.551Z

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
33
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1996: 33 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.

Service brakes

27% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Electrical system

18% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE

Air bags

18% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The driver lost control of the vehicle when the right wheel hit a gravel patch and slid into a embankment. The driver side air bag didn't deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-23

False deployment of air bag, causing injury to consumer (Back, chest, neck , arms, shoulders, face).

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-20

While driving vehicle about 30-35 MPH the consumer hit a vehicle that was crossing in front of her vehicle, she hit the front of the other vehicle, and another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the passenger's side, neither of air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-09

Power train

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

Suspension

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-07-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-11-16 Fuel vapor valve leaks

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Ford Aspire?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Aspire have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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