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1991 Ford Festiva

US · Subcompact Cars

The 1991 Ford Festiva is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.3L 4-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.3L 4-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.3L 4-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement1.3 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears3 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km)
City27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
Highway30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 96E017000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

    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.

    Remedy: MOOG WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY PACKAGED ASSEMBLIES WITH CORRECT BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES.

    Reported June 24, 1996. View on NHTSA

  • 95V103011: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported June 27, 1995. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 21, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

  • 1.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1991 Ford Festiva have?

1.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1991 Ford Festiva?

Combined fuel economy is 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1991 Ford Festiva front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1991 Ford Festiva?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.