1997 Ford Aspire Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Ford Aspire, and owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Ford Aspire. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Ford Aspire have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,113 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 75,0”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2008 · Tires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2007 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Ford Aspire. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–33 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–29 / 29–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Aspire model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Aspire model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Ford Aspire | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford Aspire | 2 | 54 |
| 1995 Ford Aspire | 0 | 64 |
| 1996 Ford Aspire | 0 | 33 |
| 1997 Ford Aspire | 0 | 60 |
Checking a specific 1997 Ford Aspire
How do I know if my 1997 Ford Aspire has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.