Ford Aspire owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
: 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. Read details...
Transmission failed completly as driver was making a left turn at an intersection. Read details...
1997 Ford Aspire. 50 mph on major route in denver when car suddenly lost all gears. 55,400 miles on car, I am not a speedracer, nor was previous owner, torque converter thoroughly ruined, $1000 to fix, possibly more if whole tranny is shot. Narrowly escaped serious injury. Read details...
While driving suddenly heard alot of loud noise and clunking. Contacted dealer, they fixed it under warranty and gave consumer another 12,000 miles of warranty. It happened again after about 33,000 miles. Consumer determined that the front differential went out. Read details...
Vehicle experienced "loose gears in the transmission system where the dealer had to replace the gears. Also, airbag light came on, and dealer replaced it, but problem still exists. In addition, key breaks in the door locks/ vehicle idles and stalls unexpectedly/driver's seat is very loose, Read details...