This factory service and repair manual for the 1993 Ford Festiva covers the last year of the model as listed here, narrowed to two trims, GL and L, with the 1.3L SOHC inline-four still the only engine and the two-door hatchback still the only body. A final-year book has a settled specification set behind it. Engine, transaxle, suspension, brake and electrical procedures are given with the torque values and diagnostic steps that apply across both trims.
Engines covered
- 1.3L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door hatchback
Trims covered
- GL
- L
Known issues on the 1993 Festiva. One recall is on the federal record, covering mispackaged aftermarket ball joint and control arm assemblies whose undersized studs could fail to seat in the spindle and cost the driver steering control. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, with suspension and seat belts tied at the top and the power train close behind. That mix of steering hardware, restraints and driveline maps onto the front suspension, belt system and transaxle chapters, where the procedures and torque values live.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM MANUFACTURED BY MOOG INDUSTRIES. DUE TO MISPACKAGING, CERTAIN BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 30 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
!993 FORD FESTIVA ENVOLVED IN A NEAR MISS/ AVOIDANCE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CUT INTO MY LANE. GOING 45 MPH AND HIT CURB A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT BROKE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD FESTIVA. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL SUSTAINED A DENT IN THE
Showing the 2 most serious of 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
