1990 FORD FESTIVA Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 90V045000 on 03/13/1990
Component:: Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Manufactured:: 09/30/1989 - 10/31/1989
Affected:: 268
Defect:: The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.
Consequence:: Occupants would not receive this warning to use safety belts and cars would not comply with fmvss 208.
Correction:: Ford will replace instrument clusters in the affected cars.
Notes:: System: safety belt warning lights; fmvss 208.
Campaign:: 95V103011 on 06/26/1995
Component:: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:: 08/31/1987 - 06/30/1991
Affected:: 265,000
Defect:: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence:: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Notes:: System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: the 1987 through 1989 4-door mercury tracers involved in this recallcampaign were only sold in canada. no tracers sold in the united states are involved.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 96E017000 on 06/26/1996
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:: 03/31/1996 - 05/31/1996
Affected:: 94
Defect:: Equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm manufactured by moog industries. due to mispackaging, certain ball joint/control arm assemblies were incorrectly placed in the wrong boxes.
Consequence:: These ball joint/control arm assemblies will not fit into the frame recess without being altered. also the stud is undersized and will not fit the spindle properly possibly causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies.
Notes:: System: suspension; independent front control arm; upper; ball joint. equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm assemblies for use on 1988 through 1993 ford festiva model vehicles. owner notification: distributors/dealers have already been notified of the problem and customers will be notified shortly.note: owners who do not receive the correct assemblies free of charge within a reasonable time should contact moog at 1-314-385-3400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1990 FORD FESTIVA TSBs (21)

Bulletin:: 9562
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: roughness concern during brake application. *tw
Bulletin:: 9562
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: 96249
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:: 96221
Component:: 131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:: 962516
Component:: 105200 power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Summary:: Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw
Bulletin:: 962612
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:: 97511
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:: 9768
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
Bulletin:: 9888
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:: 9848
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:: 9852
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:: 9864
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
Bulletin:: 98246
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:: 99816
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
Bulletin:: 99222
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:: 99196
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Bulletin:: 0015
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:: 985A12
Component:: 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 99152
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:: 01156
Component:: 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:: 01157
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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