1990 Ford Festiva vs 1990 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Ford Festiva | 1990 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 85 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 30 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 17–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Festiva | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 35 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 8 |
| Power Train | 1 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.