1990 FORD Festiva Problems

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Complaints by Component

SEAT BELTS

11 complaints

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

May 11, 2001

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY ENGANGED IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE BUCKLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 09, 1999

SEAT BELT WILL NOTSTAY BUCKLED IN. *AK

Jul 28, 1999

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS DOES NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 02, 1996

TAKATA BELT BUCKLE RECALL; KIRK FORD HANCOCK MD. GAVE OWNER HARD TIME W/APPOINTMENT AND REPLACED PASSENGER BUCKLE FROM JUNK YARD. DEALER NOT AWARE OF RECALL.*AK

May 07, 1996

+ 6 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

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

Apr 23, 2002

DURING COLD WEATHER, NONE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WORKS. SIMILAR TO WHAT'S DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 90V045000, BUT THE WHOLE PANEL IS INOPERATIVE. RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR.

May 04, 1999

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK *SLC

Nov 05, 1996

Fire: 1

WHEELS

3 complaints

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

Dec 21, 2001

THE SPINDLE NUT OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOOSE AND THE WHEEL DROP OUT.

Jul 10, 2000

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE AUTOMOBILE DUE TO LUGS:NUTS AND BOLTS BREAKING OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO RUN DOWN THE STREET TO CATCH IT. CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR SPINDLE DUST COVER PAN, WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Dec 07, 1998

TIRES

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. HOWEVER, TIRE STAYED INFLATED. *AK

Jul 30, 2003

STEERING

1 complaint

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM REAR RIGHT WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC SPINDLE KNUCKLE HAD FALLEN OUT. THE PROBLEM IS REPAIRABLE.*AK

Jul 05, 2000

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

STRUCTURAL FAILURE TO DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOUNT. DRIVER SIDE NOW HAS NO WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM.

Mar 16, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

BRAKE SHOE LINING SEPARATED FROM BRAKE SHOES. *AK

Jan 19, 1996

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

VEHICLE HAD A SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM WHEN NEW, PROBLEM CONTINUED DUE TO AN INCORRECT ANALYSIS, WHICH LED TO THE SPEDDOMETER BREAKING. TT

Apr 18, 1995

4.3/5.0

30 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1990 FORD Festiva, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1990 FORD Festiva for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1990 FORD Festiva 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1990 FORD Festiva VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1990 FORD Festiva Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1990 FORD Festiva dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your FORD dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 FORD Festiva have?

The 1990 FORD Festiva currently has 22 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 FORD Festiva?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 FORD Festiva are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 FORD Festiva problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 FORD Festiva comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1990 FORD Festiva?

You can report safety problems with your 1990 FORD Festiva directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1990 FORD Festiva VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1990 FORD Festiva reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1990 FORD Festiva. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.