1997 Ford Aspire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aspire years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Aspire. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Aspire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 23%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Aspire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 23% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 18% | 293,212 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 85,464 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Aspire recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Aspire.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel vapor valve leaks (PE98040) — opened Jul 15, 1998, closed Nov 16, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car suddenly started vibrating violently. Cause was a six inch section of tread appeared to have separated internally. Stopped before tire failed completely. 30,000 miles on a tire guaranteed for 75,000 miles. Dealer said 62% of wear had occurred. *tr
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
I own a 1997 ford aspire and i was driving the other day and i stopped at the store. When i left the store and got in my car to crank it up the car sputtered and shook then stopped running. I lifted up the hood and noticed that the fuel line was pouring out gas. I called a mechanic to come and fix…
While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both rear wheel hubs, and the front passenger wheel hub were cracked, and needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available…
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…
Other Ford Aspire years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 60 | 0 |
| 1996 Aspire | 33 | 0 |
| 1995 Aspire | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Aspire?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Aspire?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Aspire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aspire model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.