2017 Ford FIESTA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Ford FIESTA has 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford fiesta. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally and stalled. the vehicle was taken to vista ford woodland hills (located at 21501 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-7600) where it was diagnosed that the transmi. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 6 crash reports 10 injuries

104

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

23 complaints

22%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VISTA FORD WOODLAND HILLS (LOCATED AT 21501 VENTURA BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, (818) 884-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMI
• THE CAR JERKS AND SHUTTERS WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS. THE CAR LOSES POWER AND WILL NOT GO OVER 40-50 MILES A HOURS, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEAR PROPERLY.
• 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,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VISTA FORD WOODLAND HILLS (LOCATED AT 21501 VENTURA BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, (818) 884-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

22 complaints

21%

• I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE 2017 FORD FIESTA, (JUST HIT THE 30 DAY MARK), AND ABOUT A WEEK IN I NOTICED THE CAR DO THIS JOLT THING WHILE ACCELERATING. I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE BEEN JUST LAYING MY FOOT TOO HARD ON THE GAS BY ACCIDENT BUT NOW, ON A FEW DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE SLOWING THE CAR DOWN IT HAS V
• TURNING A CURVATURE ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES FAILED CAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN AS A RESULT PASSANGERS THREE WERE INJURED AND ONE FATALITY.
• VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS WHEN IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I DECELERATE AND ENGAGE THE CLUTCH (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SOMETIMES THE ENGINE SPEED WILL GO SO LOW, THE ENGINE STALLS. IT USUALLY HAPPENS IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I HAVE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS HAPP

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE 2017 FORD FIESTA, (JUST HIT THE 30 DAY MARK), AND ABOUT A WEEK IN I NOTICED THE CAR DO THIS JOLT THING WHILE ACCELERATING. I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE BEEN JUST LAYING MY FOOT TOO HARD ON THE GAS BY ACCIDENT BUT NOW, ON A FEW DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE SLOWING THE CAR DOWN IT HAS V”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

15 complaints

14%

• PURGE VALVE LEAKING, HAS CAUSED CAR TO STALL IN IDLE AT INTERSECTION. READ IN FORUMS IT IS A COMMON ISSUE IN FOCUS AND FIESTA MODELS.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHI
• EVERY TIME I GET GAS, MY CAR WILL NOT START FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“PURGE VALVE LEAKING, HAS CAUSED CAR TO STALL IN IDLE AT INTERSECTION. READ IN FORUMS IT IS A COMMON ISSUE IN FOCUS AND FIESTA MODELS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

8 complaints

• SEATS ARE POORLY MADE. THE HARD PLASTIC PIECE WHERE THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LOCATED BROKE ON MY 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. BROKE WHILE STATIONARY.
• 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
• MY VEHICLE TINTS IN THE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT SIDE ARE STARING TO WARP. THIS MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW WHERE I'M TURNING. I CAN ROLL DOWN THE PASSENGER WINDOW FOR VISIBILITY BUT CAN'T DO THIS FOR THE BACK, WHICH SUCKS. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO HAVE TINTS REDONE. WHAT DO I DO IN THIS SITUATIO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SEATS ARE POORLY MADE. THE HARD PLASTIC PIECE WHERE THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LOCATED BROKE ON MY 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. BROKE WHILE STATIONARY.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

• THE CAR WANT START AND THE OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAD A OIL CHANGE DONE ON THE CAR TODAY AFTER GETTING IT HOME IT WILL NOT START UP THE BATTERY IS GOOD BUT THE CAR IS JUST NOT START. ITS TURNING OVER BUT STAYING ON
• 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
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE CAR WANT START AND THE OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAD A OIL CHANGE DONE ON THE CAR TODAY AFTER GETTING IT HOME IT WILL NOT START UP THE BATTERY IS GOOD BUT THE CAR IS JUST NOT START. ITS TURNING OVER BUT STAYING ON”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 104 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VISTA FORD WOODLAND HILLS (LOCATED AT 21501 VENTURA BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, (818) 884-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE 2017 FORD FIESTA, (JUST HIT THE 30 DAY MARK), AND ABOUT A WEEK IN I NOTICED THE CAR DO THIS JOLT THING WHILE ACCELERATING. I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE BEEN JUST LAYING MY FOOT TOO HARD ON THE GAS BY ACCIDENT BUT NOW, ON A FEW DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE SLOWING THE CAR DOWN IT HAS V
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: PURGE VALVE LEAKING, HAS CAUSED CAR TO STALL IN IDLE AT INTERSECTION. READ IN FORUMS IT IS A COMMON ISSUE IN FOCUS AND FIESTA MODELS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: SEATS ARE POORLY MADE. THE HARD PLASTIC PIECE WHERE THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LOCATED BROKE ON MY 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. BROKE WHILE STATIONARY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)