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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 63NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Power to weight
- 0.037 hp/lb
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Doors
- 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Length
- 141 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Width
- 63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Height
- 55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Wheelbase
- 90 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 1,713 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 21
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- SEAT BELTS48%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
- WHEELS14%
- POWER TRAIN5%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5%
- STEERING5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 21 total.
Ford Festiva: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.