1989 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"It looks funny, but is a great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the fuel pump, gas tank, and control arms.
General comments?
It is a great car. Good on gas and reliable.
My father in law gave me the car 7 years ago because he hit a deer and the ac stopped working. Since then I have done a little maintenance and drove the heck out of it and it seems to be a great reliable car. It is rusting out, and due to the shape that it is I won't be able to keep it much longer, but it still runs great. I have nothing, but good things to say about this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2006 |