1996 FORD ASPIRE PROBLEMS

1996 FORD ASPIRE PROBLEMS

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Aspire 1.3i (64 Hp)

Aspire 1.3i (64 Hp) Automatic

1996 FORD ASPIRE PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Airbag issues:

    • Airbag light flashing
    • False deployment of airbag causing injury
    • Driver side airbag not deploying in a crash
    • Airbag system malfunctioning, cause unknown

  • 2. Brake issues:

    • Front rotors warped multiple times
    • Extended stopping distances due to brake design
    • Brakes experiencing extended stopping distances
    • Brakes making noise when stopping
    • Rotors and pads experiencing excessive wear

  • 3. Gasoline smell issues:

    • Car smells like gasoline inside
    • Gas smell and vapor throughout the vehicle
    • Gas emitted from vents, making occupants sick
    • Hitting gas pods causes occupants to choke
    • Gas detected within vehicle, possibly causing fire hazard

  • 4. Transmission issues:

    • Transmission failures occurring multiple times
    • Transmission failed completely while making a left turn

  • 5. Steering issues:

    • Steering wheel shaking while driving
    • Steering wheel shimmying while driving
    • Vehicle pulls to the left, driver cannot control

  • 6. Miscellaneous issues:

    • Seat belt retracting shattering window
    • Windshield wiper assembly malfunctioning
    • Right wheel hitting gravel patch and sliding into embankment, driver side airbag not deploying
    • Passenger side window exploding when rolled down
    • Gas being emitted from the vents, resulting in not very good air might affect the driver with safety injury

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