1992
Ford Festiva

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66% of drivers recommend this car
3.6 / 5
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Comfort 3.5
Interior 2.8
Performance 3.2
Value 3.6
Exterior 2.5
Reliability 4.3

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  • By The Ern from Michigan
    Owns this car
    February 3, 2020

    Might be a good car or investment

    I might enjoy the Ford Festiva more if it was not so had to find parts for it. I have called all over and looked online and don't see anything for the car. if anyone knows a place that has them please let me know. I am half tempted to just junk it because I am getting tired of looking.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By kzbill from wisconsin
    Owns this car
    February 15, 2012

    owned a couple

    Very reliable, great gas mileage, brakes are no problem and suspension is just fine. After 20 yrs the wheel bearings go bad which can create a slight shake but if the bearings are replaced "properly" they will last years more. It is a base Mazda 121 and is very reliable if maintained properly as many cars will. Most problems can be directly related to improper care or sham mechanics. The car has an excellent suspension and is very cheap to repair. unless you take it to a disreputable mechanic. Motors generally last a couple hundred thousand miles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ford Buyer from Reading, PA
    Owns this car
    October 1, 2011

    Festiva L 1992

    My Festiva has always been an excellent car to own. The 1.3L motor could use more punch, but has a BIG deal when fuel mileage is mentioned. 35 city 49 highway. Reliability of the Kia-made Festiva was great. No cons to be said.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Fester from Asheville, NC
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2011

    Good Little Car

    Out of all the cars I've owned over the past 18 yrs, I would say the Ford Festiva was, by far, the most reliable little automobile I drove... It handled steep grades (mountainous terrain) and rough roads with no problems and was just a good little car. I replaced the distributor cap once...Besides that, it ran great! I would run 432 miles from college home on a little over a full tank! Good car a college student!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Do not buy! from Kansas
    Owns this car
    December 28, 2010

    Bad Choice

    I bouth this car in 08 because of my new job i'd be driving over 100 + miles a day. It only had 60k miles on it and had been taken very good care of. No real issues until i hit the 90k mark. in 09 i had spent ove $1920 dollars in repairs, all of it being suspension. The parts are not that expensive, but it's the labor on the back horrible design. The brakes also keep locking up and i've skiddid into the intersection multiple times. Every repair shop i've taken it to says that it isn't my breaks. The only good thing is the amazing gas miliage but you know i could have bought a ton of gas for 2 grand. Also I had to rip out the radio because it kept shorting out my lights, and even after spending all that cash on it, it still shakes like an over loaded washing machine on bad gas. DO NOT BUY!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Pedaling as fast as I can from Richland, WA
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2006

    My little blue gas sipper

    My Festiva has been a very reliable little car. It is 14 years old and hasn't needed any major repairs in the first 90k miles. There really isn't anything fancy about it, but it handles well and it gets from point a to point b. All that and 45 mpg on the highway.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1992 Ford Festiva?

The 1992 Ford Festiva is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GL (1 style)
  • L (1 style)

Is the 1992 Ford Festiva reliable?

The 1992 Ford Festiva has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1992 Ford Festiva owners.

Is the 1992 Ford Festiva a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1992 Ford Festiva. 66.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.5
  • Interior: 2.8
  • Performance: 3.2
  • Value: 3.6
  • Exterior: 2.5
  • Reliability: 4.3
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