Model year record

1994 Ford Aspire

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 67 owner complaints on file.

Ford Aspire, 1994–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V186000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,700
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-04
Owners notified
1994-11-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WEAR OF THE HOSE OR LINE CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V141000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
599
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-01
Owners notified
1994-12-30

Defect description

THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE WERE OMITTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

A COMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER OR WILL BE INSTALLED FOR THE OWNER BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal16—
Exterior lighting: headlights6—
Visibility: windshield4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Tires2—
Unknown or other283,750 mi
Air bags1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Ford Aspire model years

All Ford Aspire recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.