1996 Ford Aspire Suspension 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 suspension 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.
“While driving the vehicle pulls to left. Driver cannot control this problem. This problem has been happening since the vehicle was bought and that was in 1996. Dealer said that the caster is not adjustable to the vehicle so they cannot fix the vehicle..”
NHTSA complaint #816673, filed 1997-09“Steering wheel shimmies while driving. This also occurs while driving around corners. Dealers have not been able to correct problem. Owner is very concerned.”
NHTSA complaint #814733, filed 1997-07Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Aspire
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
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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