2017 FORD FIESTA Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2017 FORD FIESTA
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD FIESTA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
ONLY HAD VEHICLE A MONTH.HAD 2 BLOW OUTS ON TIRES.HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION SINCE THAT TIME.HAD TO SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS AND REPLACE MORE TIRES DUE TO WARE.HAVE PROBLEMS WITH STEERING MOSTLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STILL CONTINUES
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.
TL* 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 A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS AND HAD TO EXIT THROUGH THE PASSENGER WINDOW. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CVC JOINT UNDER THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, ARM, NECK, RIGHT KNEE, AND RIGHT HIP INJURIES AS WELL AS CUTS ON HIS LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER FRANK FLETCHER FORD (3015...
Other 2017 FORD FIESTA Problem Areas
Power Train
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblymaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint