Most common 1995 Ford Aspire problems
Share of the 64 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Aspire complaints by model year
Best Aspire years: 1996. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Ford Aspire:
Steering wheel/column lockup
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Ford Aspire owners say
Air bags
The driver of the vehicle was burned on his left hand/wrist/forearm, the contents of the air bag was inhaled by the driver and left the driver choking and has developed bronchitis. The driver has seen a doctor and will continue to see the doctor to document the symptoms. Both the driver and the doctor are not aware of the chemicals used to deploy the SRS. The drivers sweater was burned and melted, the long-sleeve shirt was burned, and the burn continued through to the skin. The officer responding to the accident has not heard of this before as well as an employee of the fire department.
Vehicle was traveling approximately 20-25mph on a dry 2 lane road and was involved in an accident with another vehicle going in opposite directions. As they met toward the center of intersection. Consumer was forced to hit head- on other vehicle. At same time passenger's car hit consumer's front right side, damaging bumper/tire and door. Between the 2 impacts airbags never deployed. Consumer didn't seem to think that problem was not an issue of theirs.consumer appealed to the auto safety hotline. Insurance adjuster scheduled an appointment to inspect vehicle.
Transmission & drivetrain
On a 1995 Ford Aspire with 101,847 miles, the clutch pedal was getting harder to push down and getting closer to the floor upon release even though a new clutch was put in a year earlier. Also the brake pedal seemed to move around slightly. Both the clutch and brake pedals are on the same bracket. I was driving one day and there was a loud pop and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I thought the cable had broken but the bolts holding the bracket had come through the firewall. A new bracket had to be fabricated and the firewall strengthened.
The throw out bearing started to go out, I was on my way home on the freeway when I had to slow down due to construction. I had shifted down to 4th gear, after I had done that, it popped out of 4th gear twice nearly causing an accident. I was almost home, so I proceeded, after a while longer the car hesitated for a split second then proceed for about a 1/4 mile when it lost all transmission power. After this occured, the engine continued to run fine. My car is now in the shop needing a new clutch & transmission. The shop says that the planetary gears broke, inside the transmission.
Electrical system
Vehicle was parked and caught on fire without any notice, the fire was located under the hood. Consumer stated horn shorted and alerted consumer.
The ignition freezes up when the car is off, causing difficulty turning key to start.
1995 Ford Aspire engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31 / 38 / 33 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 31 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford Aspire a good car?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Aspire rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Aspire at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Aspire?
The air bags — 17 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (12) and electrical system (9).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Aspire have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Ford Aspire. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Aspire?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1996. See the full Ford Aspire years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Aspire problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 102,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.