1997 Ford Aspire Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Ford Aspire. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
8
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
2crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
3
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
WHEELS
3
Total complaints88

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

TIRES · reported 2008-09-07

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2007-03-31

“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…”

WHEELS:HUB · reported 2005-01-05

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2003-04-15

“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…”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2003-04-05

“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fuel tank has cracked causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified. Ts”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-01-18

“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”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2002-12-02

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · reported 2002-10-08

Defect investigations

Investigation PE98040 Opened 1998-07-15 · closed 1998-11-16

FUEL VAPOR VALVE LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Aspire as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.