Ford Festiva 1998 Problems

Are you having problems with your 1998 Ford Festiva? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1998 Ford Festiva issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1998 Ford Festiva in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Ask Smithy Xtra E10/E5 fuel for Festiva
Answered by Graham Smith · 23 Nov 2010

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.

Used Ford Festiva review: 1991-2000
By Ewan Kennedy · 16 Jun 2016
Ewan Kennedy reviews the 1991, 1994 and 1997 Ford Fiesta as a used buy.
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