# \#aspire **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aspire/7263.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Help! Metallic rattling In gear, stops in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383)
**Author:** [@Telissaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telissaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383 "2022-05-31T00:06:41Z")
Has anyone else had a loud metallic rattle when in 2-5th gears, where it stops when clutch is engaged or in neutral? Heat shield and wheel bearings seem to be fine. The sound is not constant and ramps up and sometimes go… --- ## [Can my dog fit in Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-dog-fit-in-ford-fiesta/178481)
**Author:** [@zohaibzee17\_176538](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zohaibzee17_176538)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-dog-fit-in-ford-fiesta/178481 "2021-08-05T01:02:52Z")
Hi, I just need some information about the Ford Fiesta. I have own a standard size Berneoodle, and looking for a good car to go for trip with my dog. I am planning to buy Ford Fiesta, but I am little confused as I rea… --- ## [Safe to drive 2019 Ford Aspire downhill in automatic mode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-2019-ford-aspire-downhill-in-automatic-mode/172514)
**Author:** [@9723773861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/9723773861)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-2019-ford-aspire-downhill-in-automatic-mode/172514 "2020-11-22T07:22:40Z")
I drive ford aspire AT Torque Converter Car. Is it safe to drive the car while downhill in Automatic mode . If I do so what will happen and what mode will safe for me Automatically OR Manually please guide me. --- ## [94 Ford Aspire with 5 speed tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-aspire-with-5-speed-tranny/78953)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-aspire-with-5-speed-tranny/78953 "2013-04-27T21:21:45Z")
Son has this car and it Jumps out of 5th gear at about 45 and higer, is that a synchronizer or shifter fork? Told my son since it is pretty much a junker, under $1000 car just tie a bungy cord to it when he has it in 5t… --- ## [Firewall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firewall/56732)
**Author:** [@hewagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hewagner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firewall/56732 "2010-10-23T15:12:36Z")
The firewall has pulled away from the body of my car and I am wondering how much it will cost to fix it, if it can be fixed at all. The car has 196000 miles on it and am not sure if it will even be worth fixing, or is it… --- ## [Aspire front bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aspire-front-bearings/47552)
**Author:** [@revaug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/revaug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aspire-front-bearings/47552 "2010-04-18T00:27:33Z")
My '96 Aspire had the front bearing professionally replaced 14 months and 8,000 miles ago. They are shot already. The first set lasted 44,000 miles. Should parts and labor be warranted for this? It seems ridiculous that … --- ## [My friend's Aspire estimate almost made him expire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friends-aspire-estimate-almost-made-him-expire/41487)
**Author:** [@sgoodnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgoodnick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friends-aspire-estimate-almost-made-him-expire/41487 "2009-12-30T14:43:51Z")
Hi all, My friend has a 1994 Ford Aspire (4D Hatchback) with 138,000 miles on it. He started a new job in which he has to drive 35 miles RT every morning and has noticed his car making a noise that sounds to me like… --- ## [My car won't start when it's wet outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-when-its-wet-outside/41016)
**Author:** [@lenwalsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lenwalsh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-when-its-wet-outside/41016 "2009-12-20T12:07:58Z")
My 1995 Ford Aspire ran well.Last 4weeks,if it's above 30 degrees it won't start.AAA guy said it sparks but won't start,won't take a "jump".Can't get distribiture off to wipe moisture out. Help!!!! --- ## [Grinding Noises in Ford Aspire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noises-in-ford-aspire/35827)
**Author:** [@apr923s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apr923s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noises-in-ford-aspire/35827 "2009-08-30T17:13:52Z")
So I was driving the other day in my old but fuel efficient 1997 Ford Aspire and after exiting the highway I started to hear grinding noises that sounded like it was coming from under my stick shift. This was different …