1992 Ford FestivaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Festiva, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1992 Ford Festiva has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1992 Ford Festiva recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1992 vs. every other Festiva year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Festiva median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
1992 Ford Festiva safety ratings
1992 Ford Festiva 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Festiva owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OWNER HEARD WEIRD CRACK AND VEHICLE STARTED EXPERIENCING OVER HEATING. IGNITION SWITCH NOW SEEMS TO AFFECT COOLANT FAN AND OTHER COMPONENTS ON SAME LINE. *AK
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
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