1990 Ford Festiva Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Festiva. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V103011Jun 27, 1995265,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Ford Festiva 1988–1991, Mercury Tracer 1987–1989

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  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…

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• 90V045000Mar 8, 1990268 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
  Covers: Ford Festiva 1990

  Reported issue: The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.

  Possible consequence: Occupants would not receive this warning to use safety belts and cars would not comply with fmvss 208.

  Remedy: Ford will replace instrument clusters in the affected cars.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE95013Seat belt failure or malfunctionClosed · Feb 23, 1995

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