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2017 Ford Fiesta Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles). It is 8th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints.

Complaints74
Recalls0
Crashes reported7
Fires reported1
Injuries reported121 death reported

Most common 2017 Ford Fiesta problems

  1. Transmission

    22 complaints · 30%

    Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly.

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal growling sounds as the transmission was shifting hard and was slipping between gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 69,000 miles
    Not sure if it's the fuel system or the power train but I am having the same problem as lots of other people with this car! The check engine light is on and has read a code for a valve. My car is a 2017 and will not start right away after I add gas! I've been told its the engine valve and have had no luck finding…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 70,000 miles

  2. Engine

    21 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.

    After and while gassing up car stalls and does not start up right way.. Sounds like evap sensor and canister issues and Ford does not want to know about it..and car only has 60000 miles
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 60,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with a purge valve solenoid. The contact was informed that the purge valve solenoid was stuck in the open…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 71,000 miles

  3. Fuel system

    16 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.

    Engine light continues to come on. After adding gas to vechicle, ℂ𝕒𝕣 will stall. Sometimes takes several minutes to start. Was told by several mechanics it's the fuel system bc there is no cap, only the flap that doesn't close properly. Car has stalled while driving several times. Only 58,300…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 58,300 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated there was a warning indicator of po456. The contact stated there was an abnormal winding sound detected. Additionally, while driving the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 60,000 miles

  4. Other or unspecified

    8 complaints · 11%

    My 2017 Ford Fiesta has a malfunctioning canister purge valve. I am having the same exact problem for which the 2018 Ford focus cars were recalled. My car is only 2 & 1/2 years old and it is stalling after I fill it up with gas. After filling up at the gas station, it will not start on the first try. It starts on the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 56,000 miles
    The door latch chrome has delaminated and acts like a razor blade severely cutting my finger. This is the second time that this has happened. It occurs when I am opening the door and the chrome detaches from the latch and cuts.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 24,000 miles

  5. Electrical

    7 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: horn.

    The car evap purge valve stays open. The car idles and dies everytime I put gas in. The purge valve was replaced less than a year of purchasing the car and it's gone bad again. The check engine light and engine malfunction warning came on then two days later the car died after I added gas and took 2 hours to start. I…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 96,000 miles
    The contact's son owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the alarm occasionally activated independently. Additionally, the hood latch warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery terminals had to be removed to deactivate the alarm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 37,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    5 complaints · 7%

    The contact owned a 2017 Ford Fiesta. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently drifted to the side of the road. The contact attempted to drive back to the roadway; however, the brake pedal failed to engage when it was depressed and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 43,000 miles
    Vehicle swerved in right rear quarter panel with no wind, air, or other source of pressure on interstate.tires, especially right rear, spun without movement when clutch engaged in driveway; entire vehicle failed to move or gain traction when clutch fully engaged in friends dirt yard; at odd times, vehicle made noise…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 14,000 miles

  7. Speed control

    4 complaints · 5%

    I stopped twice on an intersection and a traffic light and the engine revved up to 3000 to 4000 RPM involuntarily from between 500 and 1000 RPM and I had to step hard on the brake in order not to have the vibrating car move forward. No, I did not hit the brake and the gas pedal at the same time. After I shifted the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 1,400 miles
    When I moved gearshift from park to drive, car accelerated violently. I do not believe I accidentally used the accelerator, this occured in parking lot.after moving about 20 feet I hit a heavy gate with enough force to do extensive damage to car including bent chassis.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 2,000 miles

  8. Wheels and tires

    4 complaints · 5%

    Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

    While driving down the highway the wheel to my car split in two. It was not caused from hitting anything, there was no potholes, etc in the road. I was traveling at approx. 60mph on a straight road when this happened and thankfully nobody was injured. The tire was not involved. The wheel just split into two pieces!!!
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 26,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was jerking while an unknown warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was not informed of the cause of the failure or what…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 98,743 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Ford Fiesta recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2017 Ford Fiesta

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (22 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); engine (21 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); fuel system (16 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Ford Fiesta?
It is 8th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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