Air Bag Light On problems of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Two problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1997 Ford Aspire. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/12/1999

When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle shakes, and there is a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Also,air bag light/ engine check light are on.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Vehicle experienced "loose gears in the transmission system where the dealer had to replace the gears. Also, airbag light came on, and dealer replaced it, but problem still exists. In addition, key breaks in the door locks/ vehicle idles and stalls unexpectedly/driver's seat is very loose, dealer tightened the seat,but problem is still occurring/, and all doors were not aligned properly. Occupant needed to slam the door and cut her finger. Please provide further information.




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