CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Ford Festiva has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
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14Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1992 Ford Festiva recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1992 Ford Festiva.
Most common 1992 Ford Festiva problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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 VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAK WAS OCCURRING BETWEEN TWO SEPARATE TIRE STUDS. THEY WERE BOTH LEAKING AIR WHERE THEY HAD WORN THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE AWAY. THIS RESULTED IN THE REMOVAL OF TWO TIRE STUDS, AND PATCHES BEING REINSERTED INTO RESULTING HOLES. NO GUARANTEE IS POSSIBLE AS TO HOW LONG THIS REPAIR IS GOOD FOR. TIRES WERE OTHERWISE ROADWORTHY, SHOWING NO SIGNS O
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
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
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER COULD NOT REPLACE PARKING LIGHT DUE TO INFERIOR DESIGN (NOT ENOUGH ROOM AND SPACE).
1992 Ford Festiva questions
Does the 1992 Ford Festiva have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1992 Ford Festiva at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Festiva?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Seats (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Ford Festiva has been fixed?
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