1997 Ford AspireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Aspire, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Ford Aspire has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 14 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Ford Aspire recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Aspire year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aspire median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1997 Ford Aspire safety ratings
1997 Ford Aspire 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Ford Aspire, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL VAPOR VALVE LEAKSNo recall
What Aspire owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND FLASHES FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS. DOES IT MEAN AIR BAGS ARE OUT OF SERVICE, MALFUNCTIONING? THE VEHICLE HAD NO ACCIDENTS, AND IN GOOD MAINTAINED CONDITION. *JB
DURING A CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH THE AIR BAGS IN OUR 1997 FORD ASPIRE EXPLODED INTO THE FACE OF MY 15 YEAR WHO WAS FULLY RESTRAINED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE IS 5'11" AND 168 LBS. HE IS SUFFERING FROM "BURNS" BRUISING, SEVER MOUTH LACERATIONS (HE HAS BRACES). HE IS ALSO UNABLE…
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CODE 32 ALL THE TIME. WILL STOP ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND SEEMS TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAVE NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT.*AK
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