Ford Aspire Problems by year

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 *tr

First my engine seemed to overheat a bit then every once in a while it would sound like the engine was grinding on something and wouldn't stop.. Sounded like a bunch of chains in my hood. But then on occasions the stupid thing wouldn't shut off when it was making the chain sound, even with my key out. It just happened again and now the thing smells like something is burning and I have no power what so ever in my vehicle. Before when it finally shut off it sounded like it was about to spark. Then it was making a clicking noise that wasn't cool. *Tr

Car suddenly started vibrating violently. Cause was a six inch section of tread appeared to have separated internally. Stopped before tire failed completely. 30,000 Miles on a tire guaranteed for 75,000 miles. Dealer said 62% of wear had occurred. *Tr

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. *Tr

1996 Ford explorer, 4x4. Driving in desert went over a bump a little fast, which set off my airbags. My rider is in the hospital for broken nose, cheek and some kind of smoke inhalation. My windshield is broken because the bag hit the mirror which then hit the windshield. My steering wheel is destroyed, cruise control and horns are out of service. Before I could drive the car again I had to cut the airbags out. What the hell is this! No damage to the car except what the airbags did. I want this all fixed at ford's expense. I have had this car 10 years with no problems except; recalled tires, steering bars and brakes (all recall). *Tr

My 1996 mercury villager developed a failure in the air flow sensor (part $330) that resulted in vehicle stalls, including stops on the highway, that nearly resulted in crashes. The required repairs exceeded $500. I know ford has a similar recall out now for the 1997-2003 (/) models). *Tr