1993 Ford Festiva problems

Filed Dec 19, 2007 · Suspension · 113,628 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford festiva. While backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. The wheel sustained a dent in the metal covering. The dealer stated that the front control arm failed and needed to be replaced. The contact paid for the repair. Soon after the repair was performed, he learned of the federal safety agency campaign id number 96e017000 (suspension: front:control arm). The contact would like to be reimbursed for the repair costs. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 113,628. Updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Suspension · 113,000 miles · WI

Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the left front double wheel assembly fell of the vehicle when the left front control arm lower ball joint broke. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has been seen by a dealer who determined both control arms, both lower ball joints, and the left axle seal need to be replaced. There was the federal safety agency recall campaign 96e017000 regarding the suspension.*ak updated 02/07/06.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Electrical · TN

Dt: contact owns a 1993 ford fiestiva . The instrument cluster could catch on fire. The replacement parts was no longer available. The contact felt that the dealer should make these parts again so this problem could be fixed.*ak 11/02/05.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Seat belts · 118,321 miles · VA · 1 injury

!993 ford festiva envolved in a near miss/ avoidance of another vehicle which cut into my lane. Going 45 MPH and hit curb a couple of times. The passenger side shoulder belt broke apart where attaches to moving door attachement. The stitching broke completly apart. Drivers side seatbelt shows evidence of stiching about to brake and/or loose. Passenger suffered back injury.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Tires · OH

While driving, consumer heard a loud noise, he then pulled over and saw not only did he have one flat tire, but the other front tire was also flat, cause unknown, no tire info given.(ohio traffic crash report# 10-91-682)

Filed Jul 27, 2000 · Suspension · WA

The lower control arm bolt on one side of this ford festiva fell out (it didn't break, but backed itself out). We have 6 other festivas ('91-'93) which we checked, but none of them had the loose bolt - nevertheless, we replaced all these bolts in all 7 cars, and torqued them to the factory setting. We were very fortunate that an astute driver was able to get this car under control without an accident. We thought we should advise you in the event there have been any similar complaints.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Since I purchased this auto in mar 1996, this is the 3rd time that the transmission has had to be rebuilded. Three rebuilded transmissions and less than 25,000 miles in three yrs. Please look into this for me and contact me soon. Thanks d.v. Williams

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Seat belts · WI

When ever the seat belts are in use & individual would move, the belts would lock up. Always happen when driving. Suppose to happen only when brakes are applied.

Filed Apr 9, 1997 · Fuel system · MD

Gas tank filler neck had rusted. Had tank replaced but problem reemerged; rusted out at same exact place as first time/replaced gas tank filler neck.

Filed Apr 3, 1997 · Seat belts · IA

There is no tension on driver's and passenger's lap belts, making them useless.