1997 Ford Aspire airbags problems

14 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
4
Side/window
1
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Aspire airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Ford Aspire airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Ford Aspire owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 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 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 Dec 30, 2002 · Airbags · MD

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

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Airbags, Engine · MD

Air bag light had been illuminating and air bags failed to deploy due to possible defective clockspring. *scc...

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Airbags · MI

While attempting to stop for a deer crossing driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed without prior warning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Airbags · WY

Srs/ airbag sensor light stays illuminated while driving. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Dec 10, 2000 · Airbags · NC

False deployment of the driver and passenger frontal air bags while driving causing damage to the vehicle.

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · OK

Have had problem since the first day I bought this car, continue to have problems.. Am now leaking oil and losing coolant

Questions about the 1997 Ford Aspire airbags

Does the 1997 Ford Aspire have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Ford Aspire airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Aspire airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Aspire have bad airbags?

The Ford Aspire model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (17 complaints), 1994 (15 complaints) and 1997 (14 complaints).