1992 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

1992 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

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Festiva 1.3 (64 Hp)

1992 FORD FESTIVA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Seat belt issues:

    • Passenger seat belt retractor failed
    • Manual lap belt suddenly comes unhooked/retract

  • 2. Tire issues:

    • Delta Akuret Grip Plus studded snow tires causing air leaks due to worn interior from studs
    • Rear axle mount broke due to missing bolts, causing accident

  • 3. Engine/fire issues:

    • Engine fire
    • Gas smell present in passenger compartment
    • Vehicle caught on fire under the hood while backing out of garage

  • 4. Suspension/axle issues:

    • Failure of lower control arms, tie rod end, and CV axles
    • Rear axle mount broke due to missing bolts, causing accident

  • 5. Electrical issues:

    • Cooling fan motor and relay replaced due to inoperable/running constantly
    • Headlight relay replaced three times due to headlight failures causing poor visibility
    • Horn failed
    • Ignition switch affecting coolant fan and other components on same line

  • 6. Other issues:

    • Consumer could not replace parking light due to inferior design
    • Consumer hit from rear, causing driver's side seat to twist and break
    • Retainer clamp installed around converter shield due to noise under vehicle
    • Vehicle driver seat back snapped and is now inoperative
    • Vehicle dies out/stalls/hesitates while driving on highway
    • Vehicle caught fire on the back end while driving on highway due to exhaust muffler

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