1988 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

1988 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

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Festiva 1.3 (64 Hp)

1988 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Seat belt buckle issues:

    • Driver's seat belt buckle sticking
    • Failure of driver side seat belt retractor
    • Front passenger seat belt broken
    • Front passenger seat belt buckle broken
    • Front seat belt buckles hard to insert
    • Lap belts in the rear will not retract
    • Passenger side seat belt buckle will not fasten
    • Plastic seat belt release button broke
    • Seat belt buckle failed
    • Seat belt buckle release button broke

  • 2. Wheel/wheel bearing issues:

    • Calipers rusted due to design problems
    • Rear wheel bearing needed replacement
    • Right rear wheel fell off

  • 3. Tire blowouts:

    • Tire blew out on rear driver's side
    • Tire blew out on front passenger side

  • 4. Ignition switch issues:

    • Ignition switch replaced prior to recall
    • Ignition switch sticks, won't allow key to release upon turning off vehicle

  • 5. Recall related issues:

    • Recall on safety belt buckles, manager refused to service vehicle
    • No parts available and refusal of a rental car
    • Recall repairs refused due to model year
    • Safety seat belt failed, unable to get recall work done
    • Recall repairs refused due to VIN
    • Recall on seat belt buckles, parts not received

  • 6. Other issues:

    • Anti-rattle spring installed for front disc brake pads
    • Starter caught fire
    • Steering column fire, ignition switch overheated and vehicle burned
    • Electrical short in wiring caused fire under the hood
    • Vehicle improperly passed another vehicle, seat belt strap broke upon impact

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