To replace the distributor rotor on a Ford Festiva, first ensure the engine is off and disconnect the battery. Remove the distributor cap by unscrewing the clips or screws, then carefully lift it off to expose the rotor. Take note of the rotor's orientation, unscrew it from the distributor shaft, and replace it with the new rotor in the same position. Finally, reattach the distributor cap, ensuring it is secure, and reconnect the battery.
For a 1988 Ford Festiva , 1.3 liter / 81 cubic inch four cylinder engine : ( 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ) The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE ( according to my Chilton's book , about.com , autozone.com , and ford forums )
According to my Chilton's book : The spark plug firing order for the 1.3 liter / 81 cubic inch four cylinder engine in a 1990 Ford Festiva is : ( 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ) The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
Replace ignition coil Check distributor cap and rotor
I'm working on a 1987 Festiva, and I *believe* that this is located inside the distributor housing.
remove the rim, remove the two bolts that hold the caliper on, remove the two disc retainer screws and the disc will pull off the hub assembly.
counterclockwise
very carefully.
To replace the brake rotors on a 1989 Ford Festiva L, first, lift the vehicle and remove the wheel. Next, detach the caliper by unscrewing the caliper bolts, then slide the caliper off the rotor—support it to avoid straining the brake line. Remove the rotor by unscrewing any retaining screws or removing the caliper bracket if necessary. Install the new rotor, reattach the caliper, and ensure everything is tightened properly before putting the wheel back on and lowering the car.
For a Mercury / Ford 3.0 liter V6 engine : ( the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
with blinker fluid
www . motorcraft . com ( no spaces - one of Ford's websites ) shows the firing order for the 1988 ( and each year ) Ford Festiva - 1.3 L - 4 cylinder as ( 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 ) but , My large Chilton repair manual for a variety of vehicles , about . com , autozone . com , and another website each has ( 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ) as the firing order They are in agreement that the distributor rotor turns counterclockwise and that the # 1 cylinder faces the right side of the Festiva .