1996 FORD Aspire

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0 Recalls for 1996 FORD Aspire

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 FORD Aspire

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35 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 FORD Aspire

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2006-02-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STEERING
ODI Number: 10150215
2003-06-20 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10024537
2003-05-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10020509
1996-07-06 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 985303
2001-09-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 896735
2001-09-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 896733
1999-09-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 847704
1999-09-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 846766
1999-06-07 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 837660
1999-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 837995
1998-11-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 830515
1998-12-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 832594
1998-07-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 825568
1998-10-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 828989
1997-06-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 824608
1998-02-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 821402
1997-09-26 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 816673
1997-07-21 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 814733
1997-04-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 810783
1996-10-08 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 803325
2001-03-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 741815
2000-12-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | STEERING:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 737677
2000-08-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 728725
2000-08-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 728724
1999-12-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 716119
1999-04-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 705433
1998-11-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 700461
1999-08-10 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 547846
1999-08-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 547846
1998-11-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 542635
1998-11-18 TIRES
ODI Number: 542635
1998-07-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 537883
1998-03-27 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 533356
1998-04-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 533555
1998-03-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 532967
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1 Investigations for 1996 FORD Aspire

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1998-07-15 1998-11-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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45 Service Alerts for 1996 FORD Aspire

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2022-03-30 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

False warning on dash for the Jayco/Entegra Coach Harness into Spartan Chassis Harness. Instruction for diode installation for park brake ground wire.

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2022-03-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

(INC) Informational communication on when To Sanitize The Fresh Water System.

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2002-09-02 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

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1997-03-17 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

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1998-12-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN MEMORY. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

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2001-09-17 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

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1999-07-26 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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1998-04-27 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

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1997-02-17 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

NOISE- “TICKING” HEARD WHILE DRIVING AT 72-121 KM/H (45-75 MPH)- VEHICLES WITH ATX TRANSAXLE. *JD

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1998-01-19 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

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1998-03-18 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

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1998-03-18 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

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1996-10-21 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES – ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1996-10-21 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW

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1996-11-18 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1996-12-02 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) – MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DAIGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0400 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

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1999-03-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON HEAD GASKET OIL & COOLANT PASSAGES. *TT

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1998-03-18 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

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1999-09-20 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

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1997-11-10 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME VEHICLES AFTER A TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL MAY BE EXPERIENCE NO THIRD GEAR AND/OR REVERSE. *YC

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1995-10-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

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1999-06-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

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1999-05-03 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

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2003-07-21 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER – SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

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1998-04-13 190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

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1998-04-13 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

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1998-03-02 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

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1997-02-01 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

CONCERNS OF DTC P0505 THAT ARE NOT RESOLVED BY FOLLOWING PP TESTS. *TW

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1996-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT

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1996-10-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT

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1998-12-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ – 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

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1998-10-12 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A ” BUZZING ” OR ” RATTLING ” NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

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1998-12-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

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2002-09-02 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

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1997-03-03 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

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1999-10-18 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

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1999-06-14 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

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1998-03-30 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

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1996-11-18 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY – PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW

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1996-11-18 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY – PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW

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1996-11-18 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DOOR LOCKS – DOOR LOCKS FREEZE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F) – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/23/96. *TW

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1998-03-18 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

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1996-12-16 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1999-05-01 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR LOCK FREEZING REPAIR. *TT

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1996-10-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT

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1996 FORD Aspire

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