1996 Ford Aspire Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Aspire, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
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 vehicle experienced a gas smell and vapor throughout the vehicle which may cause a fire ifit is a source of ignition. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #830515, filed 1998-11“Owner states that he smells gas in his vehicle and that he had fuel pump replaced but he still smells gas. Owner also notes that he thinks that there is to much pressure build up in tank.”
NHTSA complaint #810783, filed 1997-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Aspire
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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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