1997 Ford Aspire problems

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Tires · 92,000 miles · FL

Car suddenly started vibrating violently. Cause was a six inch section of tread appeared to have separated internally. Stopped before tire failed completely. 30,000 miles on a tire guaranteed for 75,000 miles. Dealer said 62% of wear had occurred.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · SC

Air bag warning light comes on intermittently and flashes for the last 6 years. Does it mean air bags are out of service, malfunctioning? The vehicle had no accidents, and in good maintained condition.

Filed Apr 2, 2007 · Fuel system · 293,212 miles · MS

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. I think that this should be investigated since it was recalled on a earlier model, but I still had the same problem in a later model car.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Wheels · CA

While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both rear wheel hubs, and the front passenger wheel hub were cracked, and needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available .

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

During a crash into a light pole at 25 MPH the air bags in our 1997 ford aspire exploded into the face of my 15 year who was fully restrained in the passenger seat. He is 5'11" and 168 lbs. He is suffering from "burns" bruising, sever mouth lacerations (he has braces). He is also unable to see in the eye that was hit, due to the imprint of the bag scored into his cornea. The 17 year old driver has a cracked rib.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Airbags · NC

Air bag light flashes code 32 all the time. Will stop about once a month. Have looked at several other vehicles of the same year and seems to have same problem. Vehicle have not been in accident.

Filed May 7, 2003 · 85,464 miles · ID

Speedometer began to whirr loudly. Needle began to gyrate, then surge to 100 MPH. Needle then broke off and fell to the bottom of the plastic lens.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

My two teenage sons are suffering from injuries caused by the explosion of the airbags in our 1997 ford aspire. My oldest son, the driver is suffering from a broken rib, and my younger son, the passenger has 2nd - 3rd degree burns and severe bruising to his face, as well as his eye. The emergency room doctors was able to see the imprint of the bag on his cornea. Their ages are 17 and 15, they are both 5'11" and weigh 168 lbs. They are not small children. They were both properly restrained with lap and shoulder harnesses. The car slid into a light pole at about 25 MPH during a rainstorm.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fuel tank has cracked causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Airbags · MD

Consumer stated while applying the brakes, the air bag suddenly deployed.