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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.

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.