1996 Ford Aspire Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Ford Aspire, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150215, filed 2006-02, 83,000 miles“At 800 miles, the front rotors warped. They had to be remachined. At 13,000 miles the front rotors warped again. The dealer and Ford motor company refused to fix the problem. At 55 miles an hour the steering wheel shakes. When you make a turn the steering wheel shakes more. At highway driving, when you make a turn or change lanes, the steering is hard to control.”
NHTSA complaint #700461, filed 1998-11“Was having problem with the brakes. Took vehicle to dealer & told that rotors & pads were worn excessively. They needed replacing. Passenger front was worse. The other 3 were warped.”
NHTSA complaint #828989, filed 1998-10“Front brake rotors have failed 4 times. Ford turned the rotors, and stated aspires have bad brakes. This is not acceptable as I have owned 4 of these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #705433, filed 1999-04Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Aspire
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Aspire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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