1997 Ford Aspire Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%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 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 2% of the 60 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Vehicle experienced loose gears in the transmission system where the dealer had to replace the gears. Also, airbag light came on, and dealer replaced it, but problem still exists. In addition, key breaks in the door locks/ vehicle idles and stalls unexpectedly/driver's seat is very loose, dealer tightened the seat,but problem is still occurring/, and all doors were not aligned properly. Occupant needed to slam the door and cut her finger. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843214, filed 1999-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aspire
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
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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