1990 Ford Festiva Review
1990 Ford Festiva Review
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A five-speed manual transmission and fuel injection becomes standard. New seat cushions and a restyled grille are the only other changes.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Ford Festiva L 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$127/mo for Festiva L
Festiva L
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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5 star(40%)
4 star(52%)
3 star(8%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
25 reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
My festiva's x 2
rock hound, 08/13/2009
1990 Ford Festiva L 2dr Hatchback
Both are excellent little car very dependable, one engine has about 375,000 the other 185,000 both still running strong. They both get about 40 miles per gallon, plenty of power. Getting a little hard to find 12" tires, and because of the smaller diameter the rough roads tend to break the belts on them but most likely this is because there from China now. If your lucky enough to buy one … keep it! One of them does have a raw smell inside the vehicle which I can't find
5 out of 5 stars
Feels like a sports car, 45 mpg, best ever
Kassandra Pondmire, 08/15/2018
1990 Ford Festiva L 2dr Hatchback
If you can find one of these little gems, BUY IT! Mine STILL gets 45 mpg hwy. It has never needed anything beyond basic maintenance. Fun to drive, great control, and super cheap to run and own. Plus, I now have a collector's plate and will never have to pay for a license again.
4.25 out of 5 stars
fixer uper
christopher shelton, 02/28/2002
1990 Ford Festiva LX 2dr Hatchback
I have a festiva and I am going to fix it up and sell it so if any one knows were I can get a driver door white and a cluth plate and a white hood please e mail me. for a car that is a 88 it gets great gas mileage and it can be fun in the snow thanks.
4.25 out of 5 stars
290,000 miles and still running
teejay, 10/14/2009
1990 Ford Festiva LX 2dr Hatchback
well here i am again for anyone out there that wants to read about my little festy. toughest car i have ever owned. hope to get 300k before i am done maybe then consider going 400k. who knows??? i bought car with 182k and thought 200 would be maybe possible. this little thing just keeps going and going and going!!!!!
1990 Festiva Highlights
L
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $127/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
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- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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