1997 Ford Aspire fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford Aspire — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 2, 2007
“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fuel tank has cracked causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified. Ts”
filed Jan 22, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Aspire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Aspire | 3 | 9% |
| 1995 Aspire | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 Aspire | 2 | 4% |
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.