2017 Ford Fiesta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (18) · Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Engine (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (93)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-25 · 26L02 · Other
customer satisfaction program 26l02 certain 2014-2021 model year various vehicles 1.0l fox classic engine timing belt and oil pump belt interval change
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-27 · TSB 24-2165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 21-2175 to update the tsb service procedure. 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 93 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Exterior Lighting“i drive a smaller car. the new blue light headlighting is dangerous for oncoming vehicles, especially small cars. the new trucks shine the lighting directly into my vehicle blinding me! who allowed these to be equipment. they are way to bright for city and local driving. …”
2026-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“check engine light illuminated. dealer retrieved dtc p0457 for an evap leak. dealer performed evap diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. purge valve was replaced at owner expense. after replacement, evap leak verification passed and dtc was resolved. i am reporting the failure because ford has previously ident…”
2026-07-30 · Electrical System“the a/c vent actuating solenoids under the dash have all failed. they don't allow the cool air to be routed properly. we have had the dealers service center check each time as they would fail, and they found replacement is needed at each visit. the actuators began failing at 6,000 miles, and continued dropping off one by one at various mileage unti…”
2025-06-26 · Power Train · 86,000 mi“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…”
2025-05-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2025-05-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling“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 discove…”
2025-03-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 71,000 mi“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…”
2025-03-12 · Engine“on the coldest night of the winter the engine overheated. pulled over immediately; , , now car will not start believe lit cracked the head or head gasket…”
2025-02-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:evaporative Emissions:canister · 44,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 ford fiesta. the contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was jumpstarted. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure persisted after refueling. the contact stated that a bystander assisted with restarting the vehicle, by depressing the accelerat…”
2025-02-05 · Unknown Or Other“alarm system going off for no reason. battery drained and engine wouldn't start. i had battery tested at auto repair shop and it had burnt out cell inside battery. i purchased new battery last week. the automatic transmission is sluggish at times, feels like it hesitates to get into the next gear. unknown reasons for cause of issues.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.