What is the correct idle speed for the 1991 Ford Festiva 1.3L?

700 RPM in neutral for manual transmission, or 850 RPM in "P" range for automatic transmission, per the emission control label.

What spark plug and gap does the 1991 Festiva 1.3L use?

Spark plug AGS-32C with a gap of .039"-.043".

How is ignition timing set on this engine?

With the engine at idle, adjust the white alignment mark on the crank pulley to the white timing indicator. A test connector must be connected before adjusting idle setting and disconnected afterward.

What emissions equipment does this vehicle have?

The label lists O2S/MPI/TWC (oxygen sensor, multi-port injection, three-way catalyst) and is marked CATALYST, calibration DX18B, engine family MFM1.3V5FXF7.

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1991 Ford Festiva 1.3L Emission Control Label - Idle Speed, Timing & Spark Gap

Ford 1991 1.3L VECI emission decal DX18B with vacuum hose routing

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Ford Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal DX18B for 1.3L: idle speeds, timing procedure, spark plug AGS-32C gap .039-.043, and vacuum hose routing diagram.

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This is a photograph of the factory Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal from Ford Motor Company, affixed under the hood of a 1991 Ford Festiva with the 1.3L engine. The label states the vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations applicable to 1991 model year new motor vehicles. It provides tune-up procedures: set the parking brake and block the wheels, make all adjustments with the engine at normal operating temperature and accessories off. Before adjusting, a test connector must be connected for idle setting, then idle speed and ignition timing are adjusted, and the connector is disconnected afterward. Specified idle speed is 700 RPM in neutral for manual transmissions and 850 RPM in "P" range for automatics. Ignition timing is set by aligning the white crank pulley alignment mark to the white timing indicator at idle, illustrated in a center diagram. Spark plug specification is AGS-32C with a gap of .039"-.043". Engine family code MFM1.3V5FXF7 with O2S/MPI/TWC emission equipment, catalyst-equipped, calibration code DX18B. The right side shows a vacuum hose routing diagram including the throttle body, intake manifold, PCV, purge control valve, charcoal canister, fuel pump regulator, air flow meter, and fuel tank connection, oriented to the front of the vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the correct idle speed for the 1991 Ford Festiva 1.3L?: 700 RPM in neutral for manual transmission, or 850 RPM in "P" range for automatic transmission, per the emission control label.
What spark plug and gap does the 1991 Festiva 1.3L use?: Spark plug AGS-32C with a gap of .039"-.043".
How is ignition timing set on this engine?: With the engine at idle, adjust the white alignment mark on the crank pulley to the white timing indicator. A test connector must be connected before adjusting idle setting and disconnected afterward.
What emissions equipment does this vehicle have?: The label lists O2S/MPI/TWC (oxygen sensor, multi-port injection, three-way catalyst) and is marked CATALYST, calibration DX18B, engine family MFM1.3V5FXF7.
What model year does this emission label apply to?: It states the vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations applicable to 1991 model year new motor vehicles.