1997 Ford Aspire electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Ford Aspire — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Oct 18, 2002
“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”
filed Feb 14, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Aspire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Aspire | 5 | 15% |
| 1995 Aspire | 9 | 14% |
| 1994 Aspire | 4 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Aspire
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.