1989 FORD FESTIVA
2 recalls, 54 complaints - 21 TSBs
96E017000 Jun 24, 1996
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM MANUFACTURED BY MOOG INDUSTRIES. DUE TO MISPACKAGING, CERTAIN BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED IN THE WRONG BOXES.
Consequence
THESE BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES WILL NOT FIT INTO THE FRAME RECESS WITHOUT BEING ALTERED. ALSO THE STUD IS UNDERSIZED AND WILL NOT FIT THE SPINDLE PROPERLY POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MOOG WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY PACKAGED ASSEMBLIES WITH CORRECT BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES.
95V103011 Jun 27, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
1 crashes 8 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 33 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 22, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE, THEN IT JUST QUIT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 22, 2000
WIRING HELD IN AN UNPADDED CLAMP, WHICH RUBBED OFF INSULATION OVER TIME, RESULTED IN A FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS (LUCKILY) IN FOR OTHER REPAIRS. THE PARTS SUPPLIER MENTIONED THAT THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO A FRIEND OF HIS, BUT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, AND CAUSED EVEN MORE DAMAGE. THE FIRE STARTED ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 16, 1999
Incident date: Nov 23, 1999
THE LIGHTING SYSTEM SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK *YC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 24, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATS AND SMOKES. BLOWER FAN ALSO QUITS AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. SMOKE CAME UP OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AT ONE POINT. THERE IS A PERSISTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS WHEN I TRY TO RUN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED WITH A NEW UPDATED SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNS MY... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jan 24, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATS AND SMOKES. BLOWER FAN ALSO QUITS AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. SMOKE CAME UP OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AT ONE POINT. THERE IS A PERSISTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS WHEN I TRY TO RUN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED WITH A NEW UPDATED SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNS MY... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
IGNITION FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1998
SEAT BELT RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO ORIGINAL INSPECTION REVEALING NO PROBLEM WITH BUCKLES, AFTER INSPECTION BUCKLES FAILED. (QCAW)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Aug 23, 1998
Incident date: Aug 22, 1998
RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE REAR SEATBELTS ARE JAMMED AND RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 3, 1997
SEAT BELT PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON CRUMBLED, DEPOSITING FRAGMENTS AND JAMMING THE LOCKING MECHANISM.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: May 7, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 11, 1997
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE SEAT BELT RECALL, AND DEALER ORDERED THE WRONG BUCKLES. NOW CONSUMER HAS TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR MORE BEFORE DEALER COULD ORDER THE RIGHT BUCKLES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 10, 1997
INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE DRIVER,S SIDE SHOULDER BELT SNAPPED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1996
SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES BLOWER MOTOR TO QUIT INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO SMOKES OCCASIONALLY. *DH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1994
WHEEL BEARING AXLE FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 25, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 19, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON CRUMBLED, JAMMING THE LOCKING MECHANISM PRIOR TO RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Oct 17, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1995
THE REAR LAP BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THEY ARE LOCKED IN PLACE, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PULL THEM OUT IN ORDER TO FASTEN A PASSENGER.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
DIFFICULTY GETTING SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: May 14, 1996
FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 3, 1996
#95V103011, RECEIVED RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, BROUGHT CAR IN AND DEALER DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 17, 1996
OWNER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TWICE TO REMEDY RECALL, FIRST DLR HAD NO PARTS, SECOND DLR ORDERED WRONG PART, DRIVERS' BELT BUCKLE BROKE, DLR WON'T GIVE LOANER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 11, 1996
RECALL 954103011- WHEN MR. OUTLAW GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE STILL WASN'T OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL. (95V103011) *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
THE DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN TWO MONTHS TO ORDER THE SEATBELT PARTS. THEY STILL HAVE NOT ORDERED IT. RECALL 96V071000. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 8, 1996
PART NOT AVAILABLE. DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE IT. CONTACTED (3) TIMES, 5/24,96, 6/14,96 & 7/8/96. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL 95V103011. *AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 20, 1996
MR. JACOBSON CAR HAS BEEN WITH GILLESPIE FORD FOR SIX WEEKS NOW AND THE WORK HAS NOT BEEN DONE REGARDING SEA TBELT BUCKLES RECALL 95V103011. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MANUFACTURING DATE. (95V103011) *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
SEAT BELTS STUCK INSIDE RETRACTOR. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 19, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 14, 1996
Incident date: May 13, 1996
THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT GIVE HER A LOANER CAR BECAUSE SHE DID NOT BUY HER CAR FROM THAT DEALERSHIP. RECALL REPAIRS ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES 95V103011. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 10, 1996
THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR IS TWISTED WHERE IT IS NOT ABLE TO BE USED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1996
NATIONAL CAR SALES, PA; DEALER INSPECTED AND RETURNED PASSENGER BUCKLE CHIPPED. NEXT DAY PASSENGER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. NO PARTS/LOANER AVAILABLE 95V103011. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 30, 1996
TAKATA BELT BUCKLE; UPON ARRIVAL TO SCHOLLS FORD IN MUSCLE SCHOLLS AL., LOANER VEHICLE NOT AVAILABLE UPON APPOINTMENT DATE ACCEPTED. 95V103011. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 30, 1996
TAKATA BELT BUCKLE; UPON ARRIVAL TO SCHOLLS FORD IN MUSCLE SCHOLLS AL., LOANER VEHICLE NOT AVAILABLE UPON APPOINTMENT DATE ACCEPTED. 95V103011. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AFTER PARKING, MOMENTS LATER FOUND FLAMES IN INTERIOR AND UNDER HOOD, NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT WILL NOT UNLATCH AND THE LEFT ONE WILL NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AFTER PARKING, MOMENTS LATER FOUND FLAMES IN INTERIOR AND UNDER HOOD, NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT WILL NOT UNLATCH AND THE LEFT ONE WILL NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 21, 1996
RECALL RELATED, 95V103011, DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, MFR. IN REFERNCE TO RECALL INSISTED VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 28, 1995
Incident date: Dec 28, 1995
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, RED RELEASE BUTTONS BROKE, CALLED MFG AND DEALER AND THEY SAID HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 1995
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
THE FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLES HAVE BROKEN AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 13, 1995
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, RED RELEASE BUTTON HAS BROKEN. TT *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON ON FEMALE SIDE IS BROKEN; OWNER WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER, NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL #95V103011/#95316. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
THE SEATBELT BUCKLES ARE BREAKING AND NO LONGER CAN LATCH. THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON CRACKED; CAUSED SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 21, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVER HEATED MELTING FIRE WALLS AND CARPET INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 12, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH UNTIL YOU PRESS THE BUTTON (TK 521H237) . *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLES SEAT BELT BUCKLE RED PUSH IN BUTTON HAS FALLEN IN AND RENDERD SEAT INOPERATIVE, IS UNDER RECALL, MFR STATED VIN IS NOT INCLUDED (95V-103.011). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
INSTALLED MUFFLER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
OIL FILTER LINE REPLACED. *AK
Showing 50 of 54 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 FORD FESTIVA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 32.0 | 36.0 | 34.0 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 33.0 | 39.0 | 35.0 | Regular | $1,750 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 29.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD FESTIVA
21 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962516
Dec 2, 1996
105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
AXKE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FESTIVA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE95013
Opened: Feb 23, 1995 , Closed: Jul 28, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE90083
Opened: May 25, 1990 , Closed: Sep 27, 1990
SEAT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89139
Opened: Jul 6, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
REAR SAFETY BELT
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FORD FESTIVA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FESTIVA across all model years (1988, 1993).
11
Total Recalls
201
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths