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1990 FORD Festiva
3 Recalls for 1990 FORD Festiva
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-27 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED “PRESS.” IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN. |
| 1996-06-24 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 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. Remedy: MOOG WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY PACKAGED ASSEMBLIES WITH CORRECT BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES. |
| 1990-03-08 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | THE “FASTEN SEAT BELTS” WARNING LIGHTS MAY NOT WORK WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED TO THE “ON” POSITION DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. Remedy: FORD WILL REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN THE AFFECTED CARS. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 FORD Festiva
| Date | Component |
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21 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 FORD Festiva
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-30 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10031551 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 9001162 | |||
| 2002-04-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8008422 | |||
| 2001-12-21 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 8001018 | |||
| 1996-05-07 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 984183 | |||
| 1996-05-07 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 984165 | |||
| 1996-07-02 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 986414 | |||
| 1996-01-03 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 977285 | |||
| 1996-04-29 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 983723 | |||
| 1995-08-28 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 971266 | |||
| 1995-04-18 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 963912 | |||
| 1995-06-19 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 967148 | |||
| 2000-07-05 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
ODI Number: 864804 | |||
| 1999-09-09 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 847320 | |||
| 1999-07-28 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 843654 | |||
| 1998-12-07 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 831940 | |||
| 1996-11-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 804595 | |||
| 2001-05-11 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 745186 | |||
| 1999-05-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 706247 | |||
| 1999-03-16 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 704511 | |||
| 1996-01-19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
ODI Number: 500683 |
1 Investigations for 1990 FORD Festiva
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-02-23 | 1995-07-28 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
19 Service Alerts for 1990 FORD Festiva
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-10 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
AXKE LEAKS – FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS – NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1990 FORD Festiva
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