Automatic Transmission problems of the 1996 Ford Aspire

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Ford Aspire. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2006

: the contact stated without warning the brakes and steering failed, while driving 5-10 mph. The vehicle ran into a brick wall and there was damage to the front end of the vehicle. There was a police report taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. Also, at 14,000 miles while driving 15 mph the vehicle stopped. The engine was still on, but the vehicle would not move. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. This happened again at 40,000 miles and the transmission was replaced by the dealership. At 55,000 miles the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for the same problem and the transmission was rebuilt. The transmission was rebuilt a final time at 65,000 miles. There have been no further problems with the transmission.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/10/1999

Son was driving vehicle on busy road and all of a sudden vehicle stopped, no warning. Contacted dealer.


Other Power Train related problems of the 1996 Ford Aspire

Automatic Transmission problems
2
Transmission Failure problems
2


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