Recall campaign90V045000
Recall 90V045000: 1990 Ford Festiva
Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
- Report received
- Mar 8, 1990
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 268vehicles
- Model years
- 1990
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1990 Ford Festiva21 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.