1995 Ford Aspire problems

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Steering · 50,485 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford aspire. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to shake abnormally and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and she was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was exhibiting the failure due to age. The dealer did not attempt to repair the vehicle nor was a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,485 and the current mileage was 50,850. Updated 1/17/2012 *ln

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Body, Transmission · 101,847 miles · GA

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.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Lights · GA

1995 ford aspire- headlight switch failed and repair shop is unable to obtain a used replacement part because all of the ones it has obtained are already broken. Cost of new part is $400, which is probably more than the car is worth.

Filed May 25, 2003 · Transmission · 66,400 miles · WI

Gear shift lever broke (manual transmission) while driving. Was able to pull over safely due to light traffic, but could have been dangerous otherwise.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Airbags · 157,000 miles · NC · crash

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Wheels · TX

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front arm holding wheel will make a loud noise causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified . Ts

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Engine · CA

Vehicle has been turned into ford dealership twice, after extensive 2 and 4 day troubleshooting diagnostics tests, with still no findings as to the cause of the problem. This last failure the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer because it would not start, but two days later it starts as if nothing had happened. Vehicle has stopped running while driving in freeway traffic, while in park and when returning from multiple destinations. This has the potential of becoming a serious if not fatal flaw if no reason for the failure can be detected anlong with a means of correcting the malfunction.

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Speedometer cable has been replaced twice; once in 1997, and once in 1999. Vehicle speed was unknown when this problem occurred. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 18, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · VA

Ball joint broke when turning at 15 MPH which tore out the cv joint.