Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 1997 Ford Aspire.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Aspire

Problem Category Number of Problems
Turn Signal Flasher Unit problems
1
Turn Signal Switch problems
1

Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem #1

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 ).

Turn Signal Switch problem #2

Distributor shorted out/ multi fuction switch malfuctioned/ alternator malfuction altenator broke off housing.



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