MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Aspire

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1996 Ford Aspire
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:58:59.174Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Aspire Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1994: 55 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 33 complaints 1996 1997: 60 complaints 1997
1996: 33 complaints
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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%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030523

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (BACK, CHEST, NECK , ARMS, SHOULDERS, FACE).

NHTSA ODI report, 19980420

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, 19980209

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980715 — PE (closed 19981116)

FUEL VAPOR VALVE LEAKS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.