CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Ford Festiva has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (31 reports).
1Recalls
44Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Festiva?
1988 Ford Festiva recalls
Most common 1988 Ford Festiva problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
JUNE, 2001, TIRE #NPC8 JPHR 169 ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BLEW OUT WHILE I WAS DOING ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT (COOL OUT). THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT SIDEWAYS TO THE ROAD, IN THE ONCOMING LANE. I BARELY GOT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND BACK TO MY SIDE OF THE ROAD ONLY A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE AN ONCOMING CAR WHIZZED BY. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, OR LESS DRIVING SKILL, AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS WAS ONE OF A SET OF FOUR NEW TIRES I GOT FROM THE LOCAL GOODYEAR STORE. I THOUGHT IT WAS "JUST A BLOWOUT" BUT I KEPT THE TIRE AS A PRECAUTION. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE. IF I FIND OUT THAT GOODYEAR KNEW OF THE DEFECT IN THESE TIRES BEFORE JUNE, 2001, AND DID NOT WARN ME, I AM
AFTER TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MECHANIC STATED VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. MANAGER INSISTED THAT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL, AND REFUSED TO SERVICE VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH WITHOUT WARNING THE WHEEL CAME OFF, THE MECHANIC STATEED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. NLM
EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS I HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR WHEELBEARINGS ONE OR BOTH SIDES. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR SPINDLES ON BOTH SIDES TOO. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL. IS THERE ANY THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM? AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT.*AK
NO SUMMARY
1988 Ford Festiva questions
Does the 1988 Ford Festiva have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Ford Festiva: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford Festiva?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (31), Electrical System (7), Seats (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Ford Festiva has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.