1993 Ford Festiva
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Ford Festiva. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies.
Owner complaints
20 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford festiva. while backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. the wheel sustained a dent in the metal covering. the dealer stated that the front control arm failed and needed to be replaced. the contact paid for…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford festiva. while backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. the wheel sustained a dent in the metal covering. the dealer stated that the front control arm failed and needed to be replaced. the contact paid for the repair. soon after the repair was performed, he learned of nhtsa campaign ID number 96e017000 (suspension: front:control arm). the contact would like to be reimbursed for the repair costs. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 113,628. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the left front double wheel assembly fell of the vehicle when the left front control arm lower ball joint broke. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the…
Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the left front double wheel assembly fell of the vehicle when the left front control arm lower ball joint broke. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has been seen by a dealer who determined both control arms, both lower ball joints, and the left axle seal need to be replaced. there was nhtsa recall campaign 96e017000 regarding the suspension.*ak updated 02/07/06. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Dt: contact owns a 1993 ford fiestiva . The instrument cluster could catch on fire. The replacement parts was no longer available. the contact felt that the dealer should make these parts again so this problem could be fixed.*ak 11/02/05. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
!993 ford festiva envolved in a near miss/ avoidance of another vehicle which cut into my lane. Going 45 mph and hit curb a couple of times. The passenger side shoulder belt broke apart where attaches to moving door attachement. The stitching broke completly apart. Drivers side seatbelt shows evidence of stiching about to brake and/or loose. Passenger suffered back injury. *ak
- Tires
While driving, consumer heard a loud noise, he then pulled over and saw not only did he have one flat tire, but the other front tire was also flat, cause unknown, no tire info given.(ohio traffic crash report# 10-91-682)*jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
The lower control arm bolt on one side of this ford festiva fell out (it didn't break, but backed itself out). we have 6 other festivas ('91-'93) which we checked, but none of them had the loose bolt - nevertheless, we replaced all these bolts in all 7 cars, and torqued them to the factory…
The lower control arm bolt on one side of this ford festiva fell out (it didn't break, but backed itself out). we have 6 other festivas ('91-'93) which we checked, but none of them had the loose bolt - nevertheless, we replaced all these bolts in all 7 cars, and torqued them to the factory setting. we were very fortunate that an astute driver was able to get this car under control without an accident. we thought we should advise you in the event there have been any similar complaints. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Since I purchased this auto in mar 1996, this IS the 3RD time that the transmission has had to be rebuilded. Three rebuilded transmissions and less than 25,000 miles in three yrs. please look into this for me and contact me soon. thanks d.v. Williams
- Seat belts
When ever the seat belts are in use & individual would move, the belts would lock up. Always happen when driving. Suppose to happen only when brakes are applied.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Gas tank filler neck had rusted. had tank replaced but problem reemerged; rusted out at same exact place as first time/replaced gas tank filler neck. *ak
- Seat belts › Rear/other
There IS no tension on driver's and passenger's lap belts, making them useless. *ak
- Seat belts · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper arm stripped, causing poor visibility.
- Seat belts
The driver's automatic seat belt sticks and in order to undo the seat belt, the emergency release has to be used. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Front end misaligned, causing vehicle to pull to one side.
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, other
When vehicle IS first started fuel and temperature gauges have high readings.
- Suspension › Multiple axle
On three occasions the wheel bearing on the passenger side rear went out. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure, the transmission totally failed. tt
- Seat belts
Intermittent automatic seat belt failures. *skd
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Tires
Yokohoma tire blew out, shreading tire/bending rim.
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Left front bearing malfunctions and wheel seizes. repaired eleven times. Tt
- Seat belts
Shoulder belt disengages in transit or refuses to undo or strangles person. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3012300Unknown
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums.
- 601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda IS now approved for warranty and service use.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50972Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots.
- 50941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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