1989 Ford Festiva Car Batteries

Get a Battery for Your Ford Festiva

Don’t let a dead battery stop you. Shop replacement car batteries for your 1989 Ford Festiva at Firestone Complete Auto Care.

Battery Size & Replacement for 1989 Ford Festiva

Not sure what battery to get for your Ford Festiva? Use the following chart to find information on Ford Festiva battery size and cold cranking amps.

Battery Engine Warranty Cold Cranking Amps
26R-3 L4/1.3L Replacement 24 months Performance months 575
35-2 L4/1.3L Replacement 36 months Performance months 640
35-AGM L4/1.3L Replacement 36 months Performance months 650
BATTERIES

L4/1.3L

- Battery: 26R-3

- Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 575

L4/1.3L

- Battery: 35-2

- Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 640

L4/1.3L

- Battery: 35-AGM

- Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 650

Buying a Replacement Battery for Ford Festiva

You can pretty much drive your Ford Festiva until you don't want to anymore. But your Festiva's battery? Don't count on it to last forever. The average car battery lasts three to five years. You want to replace your 1989 Ford Festiva battery before it fails and leaves you stranded. Look out for symptoms of a faulty car battery. A sluggish engine start, an illuminated check engine light or battery signal, swollen battery case, corrosion-covered posts, or weak lights can all signal that your battery is waving goodbye.

Or, you can get a complimentary battery check at your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care. With best-in-class tools we can tell you how much "life" is left in your battery. Visit us for a complimentary battery check and, if needed, get your Ford Festiva a replacement battery. Car batteries are only one of our many strong suits. Our technicians are familiar with Ford-specific recommendations for Festiva car batteries’ reserve capacities and cold cranking amps. Get help identifying the type and size of battery that matches your vehicle, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.

Find the Right DieHard Battery for Your Festiva

We only want what’s best for your Ford Festiva, which is why we carry just that. Your Festiva needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery that can handle most extreme environments and weather conditions. DieHard batteries shatter expectations using state-of-the-art advancements to fuel the growing power demands of modern vehicles Don't call a DieHard battery ordinary. It's an extraordinary battery. Go with a DieHard battery for your Festiva and have the peace of mind that your battery will perform when you need it. That’s why you should choose batteries from Firestone Complete Auto Care.

Caring for a New Ford Festiva Battery

Have you recently had a fresh battery installed in your Ford Festiva? Good thinking! You can give your new battery a head start with proper care and attention. flipping the dome lights and headlights off when exiting the car, decreasing the number of short trips you take, keeping the battery posts corrosion-free, and avoiding radio and electronic component use when the engine is off.

Commonly Asked Festiva Battery Questions

Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care for answers to all your car battery questions. If you have a battery question that's unique to your Ford Festiva battery, pay us a visit. Our technicians have the answers.

  • Why won’t my Festiva battery hold a charge? A car battery that needs to be jump-started every time is as good as dead. It may be getting old. Or, you’ve been leaving the doors slightly open and the cabin light at night. Stop in for a free battery check at your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care and get a handle on your car battery’s health.
  • What happens to my old Festiva battery? We recycle it, taking care of both your car and the Earth.
  • What’s the cost of DieHard batteries for Ford Festivas? Get affordable prices on Ford Festiva batteries by using one of our limited-time battery deals. Plus, all DieHard car batteries come with a free replacement warranty and extra coverage with DieHard Assurance.
  • What is the average lifespan of a car battery? A car battery normally lasts three to five years, but this number can vary based on battery type, your driving habits, and battery maintenance.
  • What is the white, crusty substance accumulating on my Festiva’s battery post? A chemical reaction between battery acid and the air can cause a white, crusty buildup to form on the terminals of your Festiva car battery. This buildup — known as corrosion — can impede the flow of electricity and cause a range of issues, from poor performance to premature battery failure.
  • How do I remove corrosion from my Festiva car battery? You can help prevent or get rid of corrosion by regularly inspecting and cleaning your battery terminals. Before cleaning your battery, see your Festiva owner's manual to learn how to disconnect the battery cables. After disconnecting the cables, use a mixture of water and baking soda, a wire brush, and a rag to carefully clean the terminals.
  •  Who carries Festiva batteries near me? At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we make it easy to get a new car battery. Our stores sell and install Festiva batteries, and our Firestone Direct mobile vans can even come to you for added convenience. Check out our mobile battery services to learn more.