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Ford Festiva 1996
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Ford Festiva: Relatively cheap to run, Good part availability from both Ford and Mazda, Simplicity makes it easy to repair
Ford Festiva 1996 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Festiva here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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1995 Ford Festiva clutch playing up
The most obvious thing is that the clutch has gone, but before you replace check that the clutch is disengaging when you depress the pedal.
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Ask Smithy Xtra Servicing schedule
If you have the service book you will find the service schedule printed in that. If you don’t have the book, then work on intervals of around 10,000 km or six months. Again, if you have the service book check to see when the cam timing belt was last changed. It should have been changed at around 100,000 km and will next require changing at the 200,000 km mark if it hasn’t been changed in the meantime.
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Ask Smithy Xtra E10/E5 fuel for Festiva
We checked with the Biofuels people and they told us that Ford’s advice was that E5, a five per cent ethanol blend is okay, but E10 is not. They went on to say that given the age of your car and the fact that there have been no side effects from running on E10 so far that you are not likely to see any side effects. On that advice you’re probably ok to use E10.
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Bearings on a Ford
We haven't received any reports of problems with wheel bearings on these cars. The Festiva was on the market for a long time and there was nothing to suggest there was a widespread problem with it, and while the Fiesta hasn't been here for a very long time it doesn't appear to have a history of problems in that area either.
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Ford Festiva 1996 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Ford Festiva Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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| GLi | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 3 SP AUTO | $2,420 | $3,850 | |
| GLi | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,310 | $3,630 | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 3 SP AUTO | $2,420 | $3,850 | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,310 | $3,630 | |
Ford Festiva 1996 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1996 Ford Festiva is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Festiva currently offers fuel consumption from 6.3 to 7.1L/100km. The Ford Festiva is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
| Ford Festiva Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 6.3L/100km | |
| GLI | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,3 SP AUTO | 7.1L/100km | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 6.3L/100km | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,3 SP AUTO | 7.1L/100km | |
Ford Festiva 1996 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1996 Ford Festiva will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Ford Festiva spans from 13x4.5 inches.
| Ford Festiva Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trio | Hatchback | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| GLI | Hatchback | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
Ford Festiva 1996 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1996 Ford Festiva are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1670mm x 1450mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Ford Festiva Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trio | Hatchback | 1450x1670x3880 mm | — | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1450x1670x3880 mm | — | |
| GLI | Hatchback | 1450x1670x3960 mm | — | |
Ford Festiva 1996 Towing capacity
The Ford Festiva has maximum towing capacity of 500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Ford Festiva Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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| Trio | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 500kg | |
| Grand Slam | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 500kg | |
| Trio | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,3 SP AUTO | 500kg | |
| GLI | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 500kg | |
