2017 FORD FIESTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★

Safety Rating

104

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 2 Fires 3 Deaths

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 FORD FIESTA

The 2017 FORD FIESTA has received a total of 104 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (20 complaints), Engine (18 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 2017 FORD FIESTA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD FIESTA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2017 FORD FIESTA

104 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD FIESTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11669409 | POWER TRAIN | | 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and experienced hard shifts from first to second gear and from second to third gear. The contact stated that the RPM were significantly high prior to shifting gear, then decreased before the vehicle accelerated as intended. The contact stated that the transmission had failed to shift to reverse(R). The contact stated that DTC: 4P07A5; was retrieved, indicating transmission friction element B stuck On. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
#11661557 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I have this car since 2019 with 8000 miles and this is the 3rd time the code came up for the evap system to be repaired. P0456. The first time it was replaced was at mileage 47084 at winner Ford dealership. On June 11th 2021. The second time it was replaced was at Winter Ford dealership on March 17th 2022 with mileage 59,678. The light just came on today and the code came up again. PO456. I now have 102,000 mi on my car. I think that this should be a recall worth looking into. Thank you
#11659244 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the engine oil pump belt needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and the cause of the failure was confirmed, but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was then provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11649114 | ENGINE | | 71,000 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 position. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times within four years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.
#11649114 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 71,000 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 position. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times within four years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2017 FORD FIESTA

The 2017 FORD FIESTA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★ (4/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FORD FIESTA

Ford Motor Company has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FORD FIESTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB 21-2175 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns.

TSB 20-2017 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Some 2014-2018 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the driver side dash panel while operating the air distribution control. This may be due to a damaged door actuator and/or contact between the instrument panel (IP) ground and/or Sync 3 radio harnesses and the air distribution door actuating gear....

SSM 47927 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SSM 47927 - 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta - Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting...

SSM 47587 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03. If no external coolant loss is confirmed, further investigation of the integrated exhaust manifold...

tsb18-2185 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This article supersedes TSB 18-2024 to update the model years. Some 2011-2018 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat resulting from a frozen blower motor. This may be caused by snow entering through the cowl panel grille and screen assemblies. Snow may melt in the heating, ventilation and air...

18L02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage

TSB18-2024 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2011-2017 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat resulting from a frozen blower motor. This may be caused by snow entering through the cowl panel grille and prior screen assemblies. Snow may melt in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) case allowing water to enter the blower...

SSM 46948 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC software updates...

SSM 46936 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2016-2017 Fiesta ST vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. To correct this condition replace the front left C1BZ-3B437-A and right C1BZ-3B436-A half shafts. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04. Use causal part 3B436 and applicable labor operations in section 4 of...

SSM 46936 — POWER TRAIN

Some 2016-2017 Fiesta ST vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. To correct this condition replace the front left C1BZ-3B437-A and right C1BZ-3B436-A half shafts. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04. Use causal part 3B436 and applicable labor operations in section 4 of...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FORD FIESTA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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