1997 FORD ASPIRE
0 recalls, 88 complaints - 49 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
88 total complaints
12 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 |
TIRES
Sep 15, 2008
Incident date: Sep 7, 2008
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 BAGS
Aug 16, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 2, 2007
Incident date: Mar 31, 2007
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 T... Read more
WHEELS:HUB
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
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... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
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 UNAB... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Dec 16, 2003
Incident date: May 3, 2002
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO WHIRR LOUDLY. NEEDLE BEGAN TO GYRATE, THEN SURGE TO 100 MPH. NEEDLE THEN BROKE OFF AND FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PLASTIC LENS. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 5, 2003
MY TWO TEENAGE SONS ARE SUFFERING FROM INJURIES CAUSED BY THE EXPLOSION OF THE AIRBAGS IN OUR 1997 FORD ASPIRE. MY OLDEST SON, THE DRIVER IS SUFFERING FROM A BROKEN RIB, AND MY YOUNGER SON, THE PASSENGER HAS 2ND - 3RD DEGREE BURNS AND SEVERE BRUISING TO HIS FACE, AS WELL AS HIS EYE. THE EMERGENCY... Read more
Crash
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Jan 18, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 30, 2002
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 19, 2002
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SCC
AIR BAGS
Nov 19, 2002
AIR BAG LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DUE TO POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING. *SCC...*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 19, 2002
THE OXYGER SENSOR FAILED. *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS ON HER VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR. CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED A NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS ON HER VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR. CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED A NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.*JB
WHEELS:RIM
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS ON HER VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR. CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED A NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 23, 2002
VEHICLE HAS HAD (3) TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED WITH ONE OF THE TRANSMISSIONS LOSING A PIN, RESULTING IN SYSTEM HAVING POWER FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
WHEELS
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 7, 2000
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS BROKEN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS IMPLODED TWO TIMES. VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. FIRST IMPLOSION WAS AUGUST OF 1999 AND SECOND IMPLOSION WAS JUNE OF 2002. COST TO REPLACE WAS COVERED FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. COST TO REPLACE SECOND TIME WAS $276.00 AND WAS NOT COVERED BY FORD. SEVERAL INTERNET WEBSITES ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Nov 29, 2001
BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE PART, THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM LEAKED GASOLINE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND HAD APPARENTLY DONE SO SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT. THE DEALER REP. STATED THAT THEY HAD THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST WITH 2 OR 3 OTHERS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
1997 FORD ASPIRE.50 MPH ON MAJOR ROUTE IN DENVER WHEN CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL GEARS. 55,400 MILES ON CAR, I AM NOT A SPEEDRACER, NOR WAS PREVIOUS OWNER, TORQUE CONVERTER THOROUGHLY RUINED, $1000 TO FIX, POSSIBLY MORE IF WHOLE TRANNY IS SHOT. NARROWLY ESCAPED SERIOUS INJURY. CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WAR... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Aug 21, 2001
THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCKS AND JAMS, THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO GET THE STEERING COLUMN LOOSE TO BE ABLE TO TURN CAR ON OR TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. NLM
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Sep 4, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A DEER CROSSING DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
THERE IS A FUEL SMELL COMING FOM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAMES ON. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
THERE IS A FUEL SMELL COMING FOM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAMES ON. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2001
SRS/ AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 14, 2001
WHILE DRIVING RADIO, AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWERED UNITS WENT OUT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER HOOD THAT APPEARED TO START NEAR WIRE HARNESS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. FORD HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 2000
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. EACH TIME, THE MECHANICS CLAIMED A DIFFERENT CAUSE FOR THE CODES IN MEMORY. THE PROBLEM IS, IF IT IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH WAS REPLACED AT 58481 MILES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. THE PROBL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 2000
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. EACH TIME, THE MECHANICS CLAIMED A DIFFERENT CAUSE FOR THE CODES IN MEMORY. THE PROBLEM IS, IF IT IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH WAS REPLACED AT 58481 MILES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. THE PROBL... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 24, 2000
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 2000
DISTRIBUTOR SHORTED OUT/ MULTI FUCTION SWITCH MALFUCTIONED/ ALTERNATOR MALFUCTION ALTENATOR BROKE OFF HOUSING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 2000
DISTRIBUTOR SHORTED OUT/ MULTI FUCTION SWITCH MALFUCTIONED/ ALTERNATOR MALFUCTION ALTENATOR BROKE OFF HOUSING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 2000
DISTRIBUTOR SHORTED OUT/ MULTI FUCTION SWITCH MALFUCTIONED/ ALTERNATOR MALFUCTION ALTENATOR BROKE OFF HOUSING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 8, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING SMELLED FUEL IN SIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEAE PFROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEELS
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 7, 2000
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS BROKEN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 25, 2000
NO SUMMARY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Sep 27, 2000
HAD BATTERY, FUEL PUMP, AND EVEN STARTER REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESULTS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNCOOPERATIVE, WORRIED MORE ABOUT MONEY THAN SOLVING PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Sep 27, 2000
HAD BATTERY, FUEL PUMP, AND EVEN STARTER REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESULTS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNCOOPERATIVE, WORRIED MORE ABOUT MONEY THAN SOLVING PROBLEM.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 27, 2000
HAD BATTERY, FUEL PUMP, AND EVEN STARTER REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESULTS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNCOOPERATIVE, WORRIED MORE ABOUT MONEY THAN SOLVING PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
CAR WILL NOT STAY IN 2ND GEAR WHEN TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 20 DEGREES..IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN PULLING OUT OF INTERSECTIONS. HAS DONE THIS SINCE NEW AND DEALER SAYS SORRY.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1999
HAVE HAD RECENT OIL LEAK AND AS OF 08/24/00 WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES ON.. I HAVE HAD AIRCONDITIONING LEAKING INTO PASSANGER SIDE SO IT CANT BE USED, I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AT EVERY 3 MONTHS.. THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FIRST MONTH I OWED CAR AND ONLY WH... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1999
HAVE HAD RECENT OIL LEAK AND AS OF 08/24/00 WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES ON.. I HAVE HAD AIRCONDITIONING LEAKING INTO PASSANGER SIDE SO IT CANT BE USED, I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AT EVERY 3 MONTHS.. THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FIRST MONTH I OWED CAR AND ONLY WH... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1999
HAVE HAD RECENT OIL LEAK AND AS OF 08/24/00 WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES ON.. I HAVE HAD AIRCONDITIONING LEAKING INTO PASSANGER SIDE SO IT CANT BE USED, I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AT EVERY 3 MONTHS.. THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FIRST MONTH I OWED CAR AND ONLY WH... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1999
HAVE HAD RECENT OIL LEAK AND AS OF 08/24/00 WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES ON.. I HAVE HAD AIRCONDITIONING LEAKING INTO PASSANGER SIDE SO IT CANT BE USED, I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AT EVERY 3 MONTHS.. THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FIRST MONTH I OWED CAR AND ONLY WH... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1999
HAVE HAD RECENT OIL LEAK AND AS OF 08/24/00 WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES ON.. I HAVE HAD AIRCONDITIONING LEAKING INTO PASSANGER SIDE SO IT CANT BE USED, I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AT EVERY 3 MONTHS.. THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FIRST MONTH I OWED CAR AND ONLY WH... Read more
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 12, 2000
WHEN TURNING LEFT, STEERING LOCKED IN LEFT TURN. TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE FAR RIGHT DID NOT CORRECT LEFT TURN CONDITION. ACCIDENT RESULTED IN CAR OVERTURNING - DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 2000
HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS.. AM NOW LEAKING OIL AND LOSING COOLANT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 2000
HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS.. AM NOW LEAKING OIL AND LOSING COOLANT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 2000
HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS.. AM NOW LEAKING OIL AND LOSING COOLANT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 2000
HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS.. AM NOW LEAKING OIL AND LOSING COOLANT
Showing 50 of 88 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 FORD ASPIRE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 38.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $1,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD ASPIRE
49 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
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
996124
May 1, 1999
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR LOCK FREEZING REPAIR. *TT
12526
Mar 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 - P0304 AFTER SSM 11543 (REPLACEMENT DISTRIBUTION VANE COVER) HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
12575
Mar 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON HEAD GASKET OIL & COOLANT PASSAGES. *TT
5850
Mar 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REPEATED MISFIRE CODES - DTCS P0300 - P0304. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
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
5241
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
12196
Dec 1, 1998
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
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
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
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9833
Feb 16, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
983304
Feb 4, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND CODES P0140 OR P0141 PRESENT WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097236
Nov 10, 1997
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES AFTER A TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL MAY BE EXPERIENCE NO THIRD GEAR AND/OR REVERSE. *YC
97050110631
May 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF MIL (MALFAUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) AND DTC'S OF P0505 AND/ OR PO140. *YC
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC0304A97020
Feb 1, 1997
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CONCERNS OF DTC P0505 THAT ARE NOT RESOLVED BY FOLLOWING PP TESTS. *TW
BC0304972301
Jan 23, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0505. *JD
9711
Jan 2, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE DOOR GLASS WINDOW MAY NOT ROLL DOWN ON SOME VEHICLES- THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE FOAM PAD BRACKET PULLING AWAY FROM THE DOOR SKIN. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96262
Dec 16, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
GLASS - DOOR GLASS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96245
Nov 18, 1996
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
96245
Nov 18, 1996
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
96227
Oct 21, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NOISE - CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE - MTX TRANSAXLE REVERSE GEAR. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
BC5197961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC9666961001
Oct 1, 1996
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ASPIRE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98040
Opened: Jul 15, 1998 , Closed: Nov 16, 1998
FUEL VAPOR VALVE LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE97037
Opened: Jul 28, 1997 , Closed: Nov 28, 1997
STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
FORD ASPIRE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD ASPIRE across all model years (1994, 1994).
2
Total Recalls
289
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
60
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths