1997 Ford Aspire service bulletins & manufacturer communications
48 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Aspire. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 48
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Information regarding door lock freezing repair. *tt996124 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat misfire diagnostic trouble codes p0300 - p0304 after ssm 11543 (replacement distribution vane cover) has been performed. *tt12526 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on head gasket oil & coolant passages. *tt12575 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding repeated misfire codes - dtcs p0300 - p0304. *tt5850 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 stored in memory. Engineering is investigating. *tt12196 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 stored in memory. *tt5241 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc9874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc9833 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and codes p0140 or p0141 present with no driveability concerns. *tt983304 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 4, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Some vehicles after a transaxle overhaul may be experience no third gear and/or reverse. *yc97111097236 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Customer concerns of mil (malfaunction indicator lamp) and dtc's of p0505 and/ or po140. *yc97050110631 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Concerns of dtc p0505 that are not resolved by following pp tests. *twBC0304A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Mil light on with dtc p0505. *jdBC0304972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The door glass window may not roll down on some vehicles- this may be due to the foam pad bracket pulling away from the door skin. *jd9711 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Glass - door glass will not roll down. *tw96262 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1794 stored in continuous memory - probe with 2.5l, escort with 1.8l and aspire. *tw96245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Noise - click, clunk, rattle - mtx transaxle reverse gear. *tw96227 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- 2.5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifold…BC9666961001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *ttBC5197961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996