MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford Festiva

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1993 Ford Festiva
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:57.600Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Festiva Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1988: 45 complaints 1988 1989: 48 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1993: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
198845
198948
199021
199121
199214
199320
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

7 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and webbing.

INJURY
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!993 FORD FESTIVA ENVOLVED IN A NEAR MISS/ AVOIDANCE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CUT INTO MY LANE. GOING 45 MPH AND HIT CURB A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT BROKE APART WHERE ATTACHES TO MOVING DOOR ATTACHEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041130

SHOULDER BELT DISENGAGES IN TRANSIT OR REFUSES TO UNDO OR STRANGLES PERSON. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950404

SUSPENSION

6 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing multiple axle and wheel bearing.

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DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE LEFT FRONT DOUBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060106

LEFT FRONT BEARING MALFUNCTIONS AND WHEEL SEIZES. REPAIRED ELEVEN TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950407

POWER TRAIN

3 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

TIRES

2 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

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YOKOHOMA TIRE BLEW OUT, SHREADING TIRE/BENDING RIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

VISIBILITY

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960717 — suspension

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.

Campaign 96E017000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford Festiva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96E017000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford Festiva reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Festiva?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Festiva have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.