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Engine coolingPart report

1989 Ford Festiva Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Ford Festiva, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199315%
1992321%
198936%
198825%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Festiva

Seat belts
38 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Festiva

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology