1990 Ford Festiva Review
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
290,000 miles and still running
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Festiva 2 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
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!!!!!
Favorite Features
reliability that is unheard of in any vehicle foreign or domestic.
Suggested Improvements
start building them again with a diesel hybrid engine and get 60mpg!!
super car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Festiva 2 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
I bought this car for my wife when she was teaching in Virginia because it had the best crash test data of any of the small cars. It had to have an auto matic trans. I got it with AC AM/FM casette, elec outside mirrors, elec rear defrost and wiper. Every thing still works like new. It has 109000 mi. I keep it in like new condition. Clear coat paint has begun to go away. I wish Ford would make them again. We got 44 mpg when new but that is down to 37. I believe that the fuel injectors need replacement. Has passed smog test everytime. Emissions are about 5% of what is allowed. Super car I have driven this car from Virginia to California 3 times and slept in it several times!!!
Favorite Features
Turning radius is unreal. AC works great. The interior is still in great condition. Everything works.
Suggested Improvements
Could use some sound reduction. Engine growls at some rpm's.
My festiva's x 2
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Festiva 2 Dr L Hatchback
Review
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
Favorite Features
Gas mileage, dependability !!!!cheap tires
Suggested Improvements
Can not find any new parts for the interior and exterior of the car, no problem with engine parts from what I've seem. Wish someone would make a replacement fuel tank sending unit
My favorite beater !
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Festiva 2 Dr L Plus Hatchback
Review
I bought my Festiva in 2008 for a cheap work vehicle. So far it has been great. 40-44 mpg average. No problems yet. Fun to drive with 5-speed. Peppy for a 1.3 liter engine. Handling so-so. Heavy steering at low speeds. It is what it is. Not a car for long trips but great around town. Seats actually quite comfortable(I,m 5'11", 230lbs.) Mine only has 109,000 miles. I've heard of many with 200,000 or more. Tires not available locally. Tire Rack has them but not as cheap as you would think for 12" tires. Most basic parts are available. This car is so good it makes you wonder what happened to it's successor, the Aspire!
Favorite Features
Small, light, great seating position and visibility, great mileage and good quality. A good used commuter car if you can find one.
Suggested Improvements
They should still be making these!
Very fun to drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Festiva 2 Dr L Plus Hatchback
Review
OK Ford could not of hit the name of this car more perfect, Fiesta. It really is party like fun to drive. Great gas mileage. I'm getting 41 mpg city no upgrades. Love the steering and handling. It's not perfect. But if you leave to have fun on some country roads it gets the job done. I put 350 miles on it then fill it up only put a little under 25 dollars in it to fill it up. This car has a lot of room. I'm 6 foot 4 and am not cramped. Basically I'm saying I will have this car for as long as my family.
Favorite Features
Steering. Room. 41mpg.
Suggested Improvements
Bring it back or sombody build something like this. Anybody please build one.
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