1997 Ford Aspire Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 18%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 293,212miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 18% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 293,212 miles.
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.
“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 the problem, which cost me 300 dollars. When I told the mechanic about the problem, he said that this was recalled on the 1994 model year of this car, but my car is a 1997, which means that this problem was never fixed on future cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186732, filed 2007-04, 293,212 miles“I own a 1997 Ford Aspire. The fuel pump has gone out. The car is only three years old. I took it to southbay Ford in hawthorne, ca and they wanted to charge me 1.200.00 dollars to have it replaced. I called Ford customer service and they couldn't help me since my warranty had expired. I ownly have 51,434 miles on the car. I have heard about Ford charging astronomical figure on the Aspire. Especially sicnce the car is no longer sold in america. About a month ago, I took the car in for a tune up. For failed to identify the problem then. Please respond back to my complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #716736, filed 2000-01“Had battery, fuel pump, and even starter replaced numerous times with no results. Dealership has been uncooperative, worried more about money than solving problem.”
NHTSA complaint #732035, filed 2000-09“Fuel vapors, are noticeable when entering vehicle after being parked. Dealers have replaced numerous parts, including fuel vapor canister. Problem remains.”
NHTSA complaint #824229, filed 1998-06Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aspire
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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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