Ford Festiva recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
3 recalls found for the Ford Festiva in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 169 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Ford Festiva | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford Festiva | 1 | 20 |
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 1 | 14 |
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2 | 21 |
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 3 | 21 |
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2 | 47 |
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2 | 44 |
| 1984 Ford Festiva | 0 | 1 |
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Newest Ford Festiva recalls
- Jun 24, 199696E017000Suspension94 vehicles1988-1993 Ford Festiva
Equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm manufactured by moog industries.
- Jun 27, 199595V103011Seat belts265,000 vehiclesFord Festiva and Mercury Tracer
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break.
- Mar 8, 199090V045000Seat belts268 vehicles1990 Ford Festiva
The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.