CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Ford Festiva has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (11 reports).
1990 Ford Festiva recalls
Most common 1990 Ford Festiva problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. HOWEVER, TIRE STAYED INFLATED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. UPON TRYING TO START IT AGAIN, IT WILL NOT START UNLESS IT IS JUMPED STARTED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED AS OF YET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
REAL WHEELS CAN COME OFF VERY EASILY BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO HOLD LUGS: NUTS ON. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STETCHING THAT HOLD BOTH SHOULDER HARNESS WEBBING TOGETHER HAVE WEATHERED AND FALLEN APART. I WOULD GUESS THAT THERE SHOULD BE OTHER SIMILAR CASES DUE THE POSITION AND THE UV/ SUN CONTAMINATION ON THE TREADS ( THE THREADS ARE COTTON AND NOT NYLON). *AK
THE SPINDLE NUT OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOOSE AND THE WHEEL DROP OUT.
1990 Ford Festiva questions
Does the 1990 Ford Festiva have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Ford Festiva: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Festiva?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (11), Electrical System (3), Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.