Model year guide

1996 Ford Fiesta

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Ford Fiesta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 53 on record.

1996 Ford Fiesta — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Ford Fiesta at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1996 Ford Fiesta recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION OR STUMBLE AT AROUND 2000 RPM DURING WARM UP. *TT

Bulletin 12528 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1999

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the FIESTA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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.

1996 Ford Fiesta vehicles on record

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Other Ford Fiesta model years

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1996 Ford Fiesta — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Ford Fiesta have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

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