Ford Festiva 1991

Model Festiva made in 1991 by Ford got 19 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, suspension. The car has one 1.3l engine.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.3L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD31/33/3235/42/38Regular$ 5853900709
( 1.3L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD35/42/3839/54/45Regular$ 4933900716

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103011FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1987 to 07/01/1991V (Vehicle)26500004/24/1996ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/27/199506/27/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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 sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: the 1987 through 1989 4-door mercury tracers involved in this recallcampaign were only sold in canada. no tracers sold in the united states are involved.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
96E017000MOOG AUTOMOTIVEfrom 04/01/1996 to 06/01/1996E (Equipment)9407/17/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/24/199606/27/1996
Defect SummaryEquipment 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 SummaryThese 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.
Corrective SummaryMoog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies.
NotesSystem: suspension; independent front control arm; upper; ball joint. equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm assemblies for use on 1988 through 1993 ford festiva model vehicles. owner notification: distributors/dealers have already been notified of the problem and customers will be notified shortly.note: owners who do not receive the correct assemblies free of charge within a reasonable time should contact moog at 1-314-385-3400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
984803/02/1998601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc07/16/1998
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
985A1203/18/1998601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt06/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
96251612/02/199650972Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
956203/01/19953012300Unknown11/01/1995
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
976803/17/199751987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd07/17/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
0115608/06/2001623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PE95013FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/23/199507/28/1995SEAT BELT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION95V103011
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
 Vehicle caught fire after parked for (10) minutes w/cause stated by circleville city fire dept being electrical. please describe details. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
11/01/19961
 Vehicle has been experiencing periodic failures of the multi-function switch. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
 After auto had been driven and parked approx 3 hrs-it self ignited-no one was injured because auto was parked for the night. tt
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
409/28/1991
 Emergency brake cable constantly locks up/freezes due to poor design. *ak
12/27/1996
 Coming out of the garage into the driveway adjusted the emergency parking brake lever and the cable broke at the right rear wheel assembly and now the emergencey parking brake does not work. pleaes give more details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05/23/1996
 Automobile rolled 25 feet while in first gear,and the emergency brake was on. *ak
SEAT BELTS
05/01/199504/01/1995
 Driver's side eletronic seatbelt does not automaticially lock/unlock. i have to tug on it to start the motor. works better in warm climate. called freedom ford in hampton, virginia and was told not covered. vehicle had 50k miles on it then. two years later, belt getting worse, and now i drive it w/out belt in clip due to track not wanting to slide belt back to restrain. i contacted ford and they told me that it was not covered, and that i would have to pay for this to be fixed. i got a $350 estimate to fix it. didn't know you had to pay for safety... very disappointed in the customer service. *ak
 After opening the door, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not retract. please describe. *ak
 Involved in accident last year, drivers passive restraint will either not complete cycle, tighten or not restrain. please describe details. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
05/25/2002620001
 The driver's side seat belt stopped working, because the motor needed to be replaced.*ak *ph *jb
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
02/13/1996
 Driving vehicle down main street, another vehicle pulled out in front, vehicle was hit head-on, seatbelts did not restrain passenger. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/11/1996108/01/1991
 Recall repairs to seat belt buckle not done due to lack of parts.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05/17/2000111/01/1992
 Threading of shoulder harness broke.
05/17/2000111/01/1992
 Shoulder belt broke at stitching. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
12/07/19947
 Warped brake rotors, causing front end vibration/loss of control. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
02/12/1992
 Failure of the rear brake adjusters, the rear brakes adjusters lock up. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01/01/19951
 In cold weather plastic door handles break.
WHEELS
11/27/19961
 Right rear wheel came off, causing loss of control.. (ohio state police report)