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1992 Ford Festiva
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.
The Ford Festiva is a four passenger front-drive subcompact car originally manufactured in South Korea by Kia, under license from Mazda and marketed by Ford from 1986 until 2002 over three generations in Japan as the Festiva. The first generation was also sold as a Festiva in North America, while the first two generations were Festivas in Australasia.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 27 | 30 | 28 | 317 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 30 | 37 | 33 | 269 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Owner complaints (NHTSA)
21 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Ford Festiva?
EPA figures for the 1992 Ford Festiva reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1992 Ford Festiva?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1992 Ford Festiva. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford Festiva?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford Festiva, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.