Ford Festiva

19881993 · 13 configurations

Lowest
27
Average
31
Best
35

The Ford Festiva has been tested by the EPA across 13 different configurations spanning model years 1988 through 1993. Over this period, the Festiva has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 27 MPG to 35 MPG, with an overall average of 31 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

1993
33
1992
33
1991
33
1990
33
1989
35
1988
35

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Festiva) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Festiva. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Festiva grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
20
Total Deaths
21

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
5.0%
DUI Involved
10.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
13%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.20
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1990
1
1988
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory