1991 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"Everybody should have one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The right side cv joint is starting to wear out, I just keep it well greased.
I had to unseize the parking brake mechanisms and cables.
The head gasket is starting to leak oil.
It had the tranny rebuilt and the clutch done before I bought it.
The top end of the motor was rebuilt when the car was 4 years old (my mistake for starting it at -40 C without the block heater plugged in)
It had the timing belt and drive gear replaced at 360 000 kms. (same as before, you should always plug these in)
Just put a new battery in it, just regular maintenance, batterys don't last forever.
General comments?
Keep it maintained well, like any car should be, and it will never let you down, this is hands down the most reliable, cheap, eaiest to own vehicle I've ever had, people who don't like these little mules simply don't know how to take car of ANY car. a fantastic simple little workhorse, just don't expect it to be more than it is.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 340000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 372000 kilometres |
| Previous car | ford mustang GT |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2005 |