1990 Ford Festiva seat belts problems

10 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 48%
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
5
Front: retractor
2
Front: webbing
1
Front: anchorage
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Festiva seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported June 27, 1995 · 265,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Recall number 95V103011 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: warning light/devicesReported March 8, 1990 · 268 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 90V045000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt failure or malfunctionOpened February 23, 1995, closed July 28, 1995

There is no summary currently available

PE95013

What 1990 Ford Festiva owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Stetching that hold both shoulder harness webbing together have weathered and fallen apart. I would guess that there should be other similar cases due the position and the uv/ sun contamination on the treads ( the threads are cotton and not nylon).

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Seat belts · VA

Driver side seat belt will not stay enganged in the buckle assembly. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the buckle. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Seat belts · VA

Seat belt will notstay buckled in.

Filed Jul 2, 1996 · Seat belts · MS

Both front seat belts does not retract. Please describe details.

Filed May 7, 1996 · Seat belts · MT

Front seat belts; passenger and drivers side will not retract.

Filed May 7, 1996 · Seat belts · MD

Takata belt buckle recall; kirk ford hancock md. Gave owner hard time w/appointment and replaced passenger buckle from junk yard. Dealer not aware of recall.

Filed Apr 29, 1996 · Seat belts · OH

The dealership is refusing to handle the recall for sea tbelt buckles. Pleade describe.

Filed Jan 3, 1996 · Seat belts · CA

Recall related, 95v103011, interior seat belt buckle, in for repair buckle will not stay latched. Tt

Filed Aug 28, 1995 · Seat belts · NY

The passenger side seat belt retractor almost choked person that was sitting on that side . Tt

Filed Jun 19, 1995 · Seat belts · TX

Consumer went to put child seat in back seat of car and the rear seat belt broken. Tt

Questions about the 1990 Ford Festiva seat belts

Does the 1990 Ford Festiva have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Ford Festiva, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford Festiva seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford Festiva seat belts?

Yes, 2 recalls: 95V103011, 90V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Festiva have the most seat belts problems?

The Ford Festiva model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1990 (10 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).