1997 Ford Aspire Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Have had recent oil leak and as of 08/24/00 white smoke blowing out of exhaust engine light continues on.. I have had airconditioning leaking into passanger side so it cant be used, I have always maintained my car at every 3 months.. The brake problem was noticed first month I owed car and only when it rained which caused a wreck on 09/99 due to no brakes at that time. Have had front breaks replaced. Mechanic said he couldnt see any wear on them but need replaced.. My turn signals fuses replaced about 4 or 5 times , 3 wks ago had them replaced and now have no turn signals. …”
NHTSA complaint #728967, filed 2000-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #825450, filed 1998-07“When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle shakes, and there is a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Also,air bag light/ engine check light are on.”
NHTSA complaint #849193, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aspire
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Aspire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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