Ford Festiva and Aspice, 1988-1997

By John Harold Haynes

"There is a Haynes manual for most popular domestic and import cars, trucks, and motorcycles. By conducting complete tear-downs and rebuilds, the Haynes staff has discovered all the problems owners will find in rebuilding or repairing their vehicle. Documenting the process in hundreds of illustrations and dear step-by-step instructions makes every expert tip easy to follow. From simple maintenance to trouble-shooting and complete engine rebuilds, it's easy with Haynes."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563922878
• ISBN13: 9781563922879
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Very Good

It's really very good made and helpful book. The problem for me is that there is no parts number at all so it's a problem to find or buy the proper thing.

Haynes Festiva/Aspire Manual

Haynes offers the only currently available non-factory printed repair service manuals in existence for the Ford Festiva.A good reference manual to help someone maintain their own car. Many of the procedures are accompanied by pictures and given explanations that sometimes are more extensive than the factory Ford shop manuals. Think of the Haynes manual as a supplement to the factory manuals, not a replacement. Upon reading, it will be clear the information is geared to the "shadetree mechanic". The Haynes manual covers the North American Ford Festiva from 1988 to 1993 and the Ford Aspire from 1994-97. With such broadbased coverage, you can expect some information not included in this book. For example, step by step transaxle overhaul, you will not find in the Haynes manual. Typical of Haynes, some generalization also applies with respect to certain diagnosis symptoms, which may or may not be attributed to the Festiva/Aspire coverage. Also, there is lots of pictorial emphasis on the Aspire which Festiva owners might find frustrating. In fact, some info can be misleading if not care is taken to differentiate between the two cars. Still, this manual has too much valuable data to pass up. A definite must-have for the Festiva owner.

A comprehensive look at the Festiva

This book is a goldmine of information about the Ford Festiva. There are many simple fixes, tips and tricks which can save you hundreds if not thousands in repair shop costs by doing it on your own. It is well organized and contains enough information to keep your Festy running like a charm. If you own a Festiva, this book is the best investment in the vehicle you will ever make.

I blew a gasket!!!

Who knew? The Ford Festiva has a sense of humor lacking in almost any other automobile. The insight this book gave me on one of history's most complex characters almost brought me to tears. A must for any home library, this book is much better than sodomy.