What's New for 1997 Ford Aspire
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1997
This Kia-built entry-level Ford gets a higher final drive ratio on models equipped with an automatic transmission. New wheel covers, paint choices and interior trim are the only other changes. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1997 Ford Aspire Reliability Rating
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An common problem on this vehicle is a restriction of the port for the EGR Boost Sensor and an occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Distributor. The cost to clean the fitting for the EGR Boost Sensor does not involve any parts and labor is estimated at $32.50. The cost to replace the Distributor is estimated at $675.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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4 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Ford Aspire
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