1989 Ford Fiesta problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

1989 Ford Fiesta at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Ford Fiesta recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1989 Ford Fiesta.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1989 Ford Fiesta common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

About the Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1989 Ford Fiesta vehicles on record

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1989 Ford Fiesta — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 Ford Fiesta have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford Fiesta. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford Fiesta?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.