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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 31/33/32 | 35/42/38 | Regular | $ 585 | 3 | 900709 |
( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 35/42/38 | 39/54/45 | Regular | $ 493 | 3 | 900716 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
95V103011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1987 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 265000 | 04/24/1996 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/27/1995 | 06/27/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
96E017000 | MOOG AUTOMOTIVE | from 04/01/1996 to 06/01/1996 | E (Equipment) | 94 | 07/17/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/24/1996 | 06/27/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||||
962516 | 12/02/1996 | 50972 | Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3012300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
9768 | 03/17/1997 | 51987 | Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
PE95013 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/23/1995 | 07/28/1995 | SEAT BELT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION | 95V103011 | |
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 | |||
11/01/1996 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
4 | 09/28/1991 | ||
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 | |||
05/01/1995 | 04/01/1995 | ||
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 | |||
05/25/2002 | 62000 | 1 | |
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 | |||
05/11/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1991 | |
Recall repairs to seat belt buckle not done due to lack of parts. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
05/17/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
Threading of shoulder harness broke. | |||
05/17/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
Shoulder belt broke at stitching. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
12/07/1994 | 7 | ||
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 | |||
01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
In cold weather plastic door handles break. | |||
WHEELS | |||
11/27/1996 | 1 | ||
Right rear wheel came off, causing loss of control.. (ohio state police report) |