1992 FORD FESTIVA
1 recalls, 21 complaints - 23 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.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
5 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
TIRES
Jan 13, 2016
Incident date: Jan 13, 2016
DELTA AKURET GRIP PLUS STUDDED SNOW TIRES 74S 145/75/12 . THE STUDS IN THESE SNOW TIRES WORE THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE AWAY AND CAUSED A SWIFT LEAK, AS DOCUMENTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. TIRE WENT FLAT REPEATEDLY, AND WAS INFLATED TO PROPER PSI SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THE DAY. TAKING THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
May 18, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
May 18, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
May 18, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
Crash
SEATS
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM REAR BY A TOW TRUCK, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO TWIST AND BREAK. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS NOT SAFE, FOR SEAT TO GO BACK AND BREAK.*AK *SLC
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM REAR BY A TOW TRUCK, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO TWIST AND BREAK. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS NOT SAFE, FOR SEAT TO GO BACK AND BREAK.*AK *SLC
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 12, 1998
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
CONSUMER COULD NOT REPLACE PARKING LIGHT DUE TO INFERIOR DESIGN (NOT ENOUGH ROOM AND SPACE).
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Jul 5, 1997
REAR AXLE MOUNT BROKE DUE TO MISSING BOLTS, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE BACK END BECAUSE OF EXHAUST MUFFLER. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 11, 1996
Incident date: Mar 21, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIES OUT/STALLS/HESITATES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
MANUAL LAP BELT SUDDENLY COMES UNHOOKED/RETRACT. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 17, 1992
ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 9, 1996
OWNER HEARD WEIRD CRACK AND VEHICLE STARTED EXPERIENCING OVER HEATING. IGNITION SWITCH NOW SEEMS TO AFFECT COOLANT FAN AND OTHER COMPONENTS ON SAME LINE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 15, 1995
VEHICLES DRIVER SEAT BACK SNAPPED AND IS NOW INOPERATIVE.THIS OCCURED WHILE IN NORMAL USE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 20, 1995
THERE IS A GAS SMELL PRESENT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 22, 1994
HEADLIGHT RELAY REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO HEADLIGHT FAILURES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 14, 1994
RETAINER CLAMP AROUND CONVERTER SHIELD INSTALLED DUE TO NOISE UNDER VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 14, 1994
COOLING FAN MOTOR AND RELAY REPLACED DUE TO BEING INOPERABLE/RUNNING CONSTANTLY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Sep 26, 1994
PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 6, 1994
HORN FAILED.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 FORD FESTIVA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 30.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 30.0 | 37.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $1,850 |
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, 1992 FORD FESTIVA
23 manufacturer communications from 22 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 |
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
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