1992 FORD FESTIVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
The 1992 FORD FESTIVA has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (2 complaints), Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA, potentially affecting up to 94 vehicles.
Recall 96E017000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 OF UNEVEN WEAR OR ROUGH USE, AND HAD GOOD TREAD DEPTH REMAINING, AS DOCUMENTED BY REPAIR FACILITY. COST OF THE REPAIR EXCEEDED WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FULL REPLACEMENT COST OF A NEW TIRE. DELTA/AKURET WAS CONTACTED-THEY REFUSE ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
FAILURE OF LOW CONTROL ARMS, TIE ROD END ,AND CV AXLES. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 FORD FESTIVA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01156 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 FORD FESTIVA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD FESTIVA
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- 1989 FORD FESTIVA — 54 complaints
- 1990 FORD FESTIVA — 22 complaints
- 1991 FORD FESTIVA — 22 complaints
- 1992 FORD FESTIVA (current)
- 1993 FORD FESTIVA — 24 complaints
- 1994 FORD FESTIVA — 2 complaints
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