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1996 Ford Aspire

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 29 38 33 269
1.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 25 31 28 317

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

41 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 Air Bags 6 Electrical System 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Ford Aspire?

EPA figures for the 1996 Ford Aspire reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Ford Aspire?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Ford Aspire in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1996 Ford Aspire?

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Aspire, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Air Bags, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.