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Exterior lightingPart report

1997 Ford Aspire Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%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 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 1 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

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199723%
199535%
1994611%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Air bags
14 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (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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