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Ford Festiva 1996

The 1996 Ford Festiva range of configurations is currently priced from $2,310. Our most recent review of the 1996 Ford Festiva resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.

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.

  • 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 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
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Ford Festiva 1996 Price and Specs

The Ford Festiva 1996 is currently available from $2,310 for the Festiva GLi up to $3,850 for the Festiva Grand Slam.

Pricing guides

$3,080
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$2,310
Highest Price
$3,850
Ford Festiva Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
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
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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
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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.

Dimensions for the Ford Festiva 1996 Dimensions  include 1450mm height, 1670mm width, 3960mm length.
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
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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
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
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