1992 Ford Festiva Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 203,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 33 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl FWD · 30 city / 37 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Ford Festiva (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Ford Festiva. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and exterior lighting (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 203,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 29%
- Engine cooling3 21%
- Exterior lighting2 14%
- Seat belts2 14%
- Seats2 14%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Owner heard weird crack and vehicle started experiencing over heating. Ignition switch now seems to affect coolant fan and other components on same line.”
NHTSA complaint #984281, filed 1996-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 157,000 and 250,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Ford Festiva. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festiva · coupe | not rated | – / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Ford Festiva version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festiva FWD | 1.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 30 | 37 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Festiva FWD | 1.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 27 | 30 | 28 | $2,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford Festiva in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Ford Festiva.
Other model years of the Ford Festiva
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 113,628 | 0 | — | 33 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | 203,500 | 0 | — | 33 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 21 | 167,500 | 1 | — | 33 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 21 | — | 2 | — | 33 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 47 | — | 1 | — | 34 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 44 | — | 1 | — | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Ford Festiva have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Ford Festiva as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Ford Festiva is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1992 Ford Festiva been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Ford Festiva get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Ford Festiva (Festiva, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 30 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Ford Festiva reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 203,500 miles and the middle half falls between 157,000 and 250,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.