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1997 Ford Aspire Engine problems

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1997 Ford Aspire's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 18% of all its complaints, most recently on June 5, 2007. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
1

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

Incident like many others I have had my 1997 ford expedition xlt blow a spark plug out of the cylinder head. The vehicle was running fine and trouble free when a pop from under the hood and a loud banging noise came from the engine head. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop ; who in turn called the local ford dealer. The reply was they never heard of this problem before. My local service tech said the repair kit alone would cost $1,000,00. To repair it he said that ford had only used 3 threads in the head that...

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failed, but are now replacing them with a 7 thread head., This tells me that they are very aware of the problem but are willing to leave their customers out to dry.. I guess the scary part about that is I still have 4 more 3 thread spark plug holes to worry about blowing out,.I absolutely feel this should be the responsibility of ford motor company who is looking for the american public to buy it's trucks. Damage resulting it will cost me as little as $2,500.00 To repair the current problem ( and no guaranty it won't happen again). Or up to $5,500.00 To replace the built tough 5.4 Triton engine. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10192446
Engine & coolingElectrical systemWheels & tires

Consumer states of having problems with the rims on her vehicle. Dealer was contacted. Mr. Consumer was infomred a new battery was needed, the vehicle was leaking coolant, and the engine light was on.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · WheelsNHTSA 8021176
Engine & cooling

Engine replacement/ I have been a firm believer in ford products and still believe that ford makes a good product...I am very disappointed in the position I was placed in last week...I have always maintained my ford truck the best that I could and never had a major problem with it for the 6 yrs I have owned my truck...I have experienced a few stall outs a few times but nothing that I took to serious, I figured maybe a spark plug problem...The fact that my engine would need replacement at 86000 is beyond me. Looking...

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into the complaiance invetigations summary I realized that I am in company with many other consumers with the same complaint...I feel that this a defect in the manufactures engine and that I should not have to pay for a defect engine. Mr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 768344
Engine & cooling

This vehicle has been in for a engine check light 4 times in the past six months. Each time, the mechanics claimed a different cause for the codes in memory. The problem is, if it is the catalytic converter, which was replaced at 58481 miles, it is possible for it to cause a vehicle fire. The problem has not recurred again yet, but the last visit, nothing was changed to remedy any underlying problem. I think four times for a problem is a bit out of line, and would like an investigation into the problem since it occurred shortly after the warranty supposedly ended. Full details of the case can be obtained from the state attorney general's office, financial fraud division in oregon.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Unknown or otherNHTSA 739866
BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsWheels & tiresCrash

Have had recent oil leak and as of 08/24/00 white smoke blowing out of exhaust engine light continues on.. I have had airconditioning leaking into passanger side so it cant be used, I have always maintained my car at every 3 months.. The brake problem was noticed first month I owed car and only when it rained which caused a wreck on 09/99 due to no brakes at that time. Have had front breaks replaced. Mechanic said he couldnt see any wear on them but need replaced.. My turn signals fuses replaced about 4 or 5 times , 3 wks ago had them replaced and now have no turn signals. ..( Dot number: tire size: 16570/13 )

Filed Incident Service brakes, air · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · TiresNHTSA 728967
BrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemAirbags

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

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 728712
Engine & cooling

After driving approximately 500 miles extreme noise in the low end caused me to pull into lythia ford of boise, id. The engine contained sufficient oil and the soil pressure indicator was in the normal range. Lythia ford inspected the engine and after performing tests decide that I need a remanufactured engine. They indicateded that the previous engine had rod bearings with excessive play.I believe that had I been traveling at the time of the engine failure that the engine could have locked up creating a serious accident on the interstate highwayy.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 727770
Engine & cooling

Passenger compartment is filled with gasoline fumes! Fire hazard/ health risk/ cancer risk!!! Ford is aware that the part is defective but has refused to recall. Ford has a replacement part available but refuses to replace at no charge. Refer to ford technical service bulletin article 97-13-6 for evidence that ford is aware of the problem! Evidence that ford knows the welds on the vapor vent weld are defective and ford has a replacement part #f4bz-9b593-a. This is a dangerous situation and can lead to severe...

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consequences for ford if an individual is either injured or killed. Nhtsa is responsible for enforcing a recall where a dangerous situation exists to the citizens who drive these vehicles and a simple replacement solution does exist!!! Also, nhtsa is currently aware that this hazard exists, but do you expect ford to replace these parts voluntarily? Not!!!! I would appreciate action on the part of nhtsa or should I take this issue to the media and let their consumer advocates have fun putting ford and the nhtsa on the hot seat in front of millions of viewers? What do you think?

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 722093
Engine & cooling1 death

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 718521
Engine & cooling

Consumer experiencing gas fume in cabin of vehicle. Nlm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 546047
Engine & cooling

RADIATOR CAP FAILED.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 607051
Engine & coolingFuel system

Fuel vapors, are noticeable when entering vehicle after being parked. Dealers have replaced numerous parts, including fuel vapor canister. Problem remains. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 824229
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Ventilation system draws exhaust fumes into passenger compartment.

Filed Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 536054
Engine & cooling

Design of exhaust pipe in the middle of the right side of the truck throws exhaust gas into the face of person stopped next to.*Sd

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 501932

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