no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
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.
1994 Ford AspireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Aspire, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Ford Aspire has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags15 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility
6Exterior lighting
5Power train
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Steering2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts
2Service brakes, hydraulic
97 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 15 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 Ford Aspire recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other Aspire year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aspire median. How we score
'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Ford Aspire, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN LOCKUPNo recall
In owners' words
What Aspire owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY FULLLY-DRIVER'S ARM WAS INJURED BY PARTIAL INFLATED AIR BAG. TT PASSENGER WAS INJURIED AS WELL. *JB
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 15MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A BYCICLIST AND HIT A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. DURING INFLATION OF THE AIR BAGS THEY BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDE WINDOWS, SHATTERING THE WINDOWS INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER CAR AND CONSUMER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Own a 1994 Aspire?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.