Underhood Wiring Problems of Ford Aspire

Ford Aspire owners have reported 4 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Failure Date: 02/04/2000

While traveling on the highway during rush hour at 15 mph or less abs light & air bag light started blinking. Also, radio went dead and vehicle stopped running. Noticed smoke from hood. Towed to dealer ,and was informed of an electrical meltdown.

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2 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Failure Date: 08/29/1997

Consumer states the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Vehicle was off for about 1 1/2 hours, owner noticed the check engine light on , on 26 of Aug of 97. Owner took the vehicle into the dealer on the 26 th of Aug. 97 to have it serviced. The dealer said that it was the sensor, and that it was okay to drive the vehicle. The vehicle is at the dealer.

3 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1996 Ford Aspire

Engine cut off while driving driver got out of vehicle and flames were coming from under the hood. Dealer has the vehicle now. The problem has not been corrected.

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4 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1997 Ford Aspire

While driving radio, and all electrical powered units went out. Smoke was noticed coming from under hood. Vehicle was pulled over, and there was a fire under hood that appeared to start near wire harness. Fire was put out by fire department. Ford has not been contacted.


Other Common Electrical System related problems of Ford Aspire

Problem Category Number of Problems
Ignition problems
6
Underhood Wiring problems
4
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
3
Ignition Switch problems
2
Battery problems
2
Starter problems
1


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