1997 Ford Aspire Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 3% 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.
“Driver's side window has imploded two times. Vehicle was not occupied. First implosion was august of 1999 and second implosion was june of 2002. Cost to replace was covered first time under warranty. Cost to replace second time was $276.00 and was not covered by Ford. Several internet websites indicate that this is a common problem with this vehicle.thankful this vehicle was parked and unoccupied at each occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #763581, filed 2002-06“Windshield cracked due to small rock hitting it. 2nd time a cinder hit windshield, broke again. Dealer said that they are putting in weaker glass due to the ecomony. This defect could result inijuries.”
NHTSA complaint #819847, filed 1998-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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