MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Aspire

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1997 Ford Aspire
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:02.393Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Aspire Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1994: 54 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 33 complaints 1996 1997: 60 complaints 1997
1997: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199454
199564
199633
199760

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY TWO TEENAGE SONS ARE SUFFERING FROM INJURIES CAUSED BY THE EXPLOSION OF THE AIRBAGS IN OUR 1997 FORD ASPIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030408

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR. BEFORE THE DRIVER HIT OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT OTHER VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980715

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980715 — PE (closed 19981116)

FUEL VAPOR VALVE LEAKS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Aspire — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Aspire reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Aspire?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Aspire have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.