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2017 Ford Fiesta

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2017 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 14.3%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2017 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 14.3%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 6996

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No. 001 Manufacturer Label.jpgNo. 002 Tire Placard.jpgNo. 003 Right Front 3-4 View, As Received.jpgNo. 004 Left Rear 3-4 View, As Received.jpgNo. 005 Vehicle Impact.jpgNo. 006 Monroney Label.jpgFrontal IMPACT FOR WEB.jpgRight Front 3-4 View, As Received for Web.jpg As DELIVERED FOR WEB.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 8489

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No. 001   As Delivered Right Front Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002   As Delivered Left Rear Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003   Pre Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004   Post Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005   Pre Test Left Front Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006   Post Test Left Front Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007   Pre Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008   Post Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009   Pre Test Left Rear Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 068   Impact Event.JPGNo. 010   Post Test Left Rear Three Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011   Pre Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012   Post Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013   Pre Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014   Post Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015   Pre Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016   Post Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017   Pre Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 018   Pre Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 019   Pre Test Close Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020   Post Test Close Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.JPGNo. 021   Pre Test Front Close Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGNo. 022   Post Test Front Close Up View of Dummy.JPGNo. 023   Pre Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 024   Pre Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 025   Post Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 026   Pre Test Front View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 028   Pre Test Front View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 029   Pre Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 031   Pre Test Left Side View of Dummy Head Showing Dummy Head is Level.JPGNo. 032   Pre Test Placement of Dummy Feet.JPGNo. 033   Pre Test View of Belt Anchorage for Dummy.JPGNo. 049   Post Test Dummy Close Up Torso Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 057   Pre Test Pole Barrier Front View.JPGNo. 059   Pre Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGNo. 061   Pre Test Ballast View.JPG

Crash test #3NHTSA test 9475

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No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 060 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Rear Passenger Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 068 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Rear Passenger Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGNo. 070 - Post-Test Passenger Dummy and Door Clearance View.JPG2016 Ford Fiesta 4 Dr Sedan SIDE MDB AS DELIVERED FOR WEB.JPG

Recalls

No recalls on record for this vehicle.

Owner complaints

74
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
12
Injuries
1
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • POWER TRAIN22
  • ENGINE19
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
  • SERVICE BRAKES5
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
  • FUEL SYSTEM4
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/30/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    In September 2022 we are visiting my son it’s his first year off to college.. We were pulling out of the parking lot of my sons dorm. We turned the car on and started to drive, all of sudden the car stopped moving it would not move forward or backwards..It was the transmission, we have order the parts but they have been on back order. It’s Dec. 30 we have been without a car and parts. Almost 4 months we have been dealing with this..

  • 12/25/2019· AIR BAGSCrash

    MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER AN ACCIDENT BURNT MY LEFT HAND AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS BURNING AND THEN DEPLOYED AFTER IT BURNED. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I HAD THE ACCIDENT

  • 12/16/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Clutch "A" stuck engaged...loses power and if driven for a while dash lights up saying "transmission is hot wait 5 minutes " In addition to the previous issue, the car will not will not start right away. If you turn the key forward and pull the car down into last gear and back up into park, the car will start most times, otherwise I will have to jump start it.

  • 12/14/2021· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    The contact stated there was a warning indicator of PO456 and P1450. 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 be diagnosed and fixed but in 4 months again the problem showed in the car. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced.

  • 12/13/2021· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the contact depressed the clutch to shift gear however, the clutch seized, and the contact was unable to shift into gear. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and veered to the side of the road. The contact looked under the hood and smelled an abnormal chemical odor coming from the engine. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty clutch. The contact was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

  • 12/07/2023· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission downshifted intermittently. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Transmission Hot - Wait 5 minutes" was displayed while driving. The contact stated that she pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that she continued driving; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone where it was diagnosed that the TCM Power Input Signal was low, and the clutch A was stuck engaged. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

  • 12/06/2019· 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

  • 12/06/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION 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.

  • 12/05/2023· STRUCTURE

    Drivers door since purchasing the car in 2017 when it's cold out "winter time" by drivers door once open, will not latch back and close- takes it warming up before my drivers door will latch and shut . Temps 30 or under , the mechanism freezes and will not allow the door to latch shut

  • 11/29/2023· ENGINE

    My name is [XXX] (phone [XXX] , email: [XXX] ) I bought a Ford Fiesta 2017 VIN # [XXX] in Feb 2021. The car with 25K. Currently, at 59K Cylinder 1 and Cylinder 3 misfire because coolant gets in both cylinders, diagnosed by a local car mechanic! When driven, the car is a fire hazard!!! I’ve submitted a claim to Ford Motor Company [XXX], and they replied they don’t have a program that can help me! Next, I took the car to Ford's authorized service, Ted Britt Chantilly, VA. The car stayed there 11/7-11/21. According to them, the problem was only a cracked spark plug near cylinder 3. After I paid the diagnostic fee plus the repair cost. The car started exhibiting the misfire problems within the first 10 miles driven. The car was returned to the Ford Service department the next morning 11/22. The OBD reader at Ted Britt Chantilly, VA showed a misfire, this time in cylinder 1 and cylinder 4. My car is at Ted Britt Chantilly, VA for a second time since 11/22/. Still, they can’t figure out why the car engine misfires!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • 10/25/2022· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact had initially taken her vehicle to an independent mechanic for a tune-up. The check engine light appeared on the instrument panel soon after service and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic six more times. Despite multiple visits, the engine light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective pedal sensor. The contract also replaced the battery which removed away the check engine warning light. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic for an oil change; after the oil change, the oil warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where they informed her that the engine had overheated and led to engine failure. The contact was given an estimate for a new engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

  • 10/20/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

    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

  • 10/18/2021· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    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 be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact mentioned another recall involving another year, make, and model and indicated the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

  • 10/16/2023· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact state that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. A message displayed on the instrument panel “Transmission Failure - Service Now”. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that each time after the vehicle was refueled, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the TCM failed, and the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

  • 10/13/2020· POWER TRAIN

    ON OCCASION WHILE BACKING UP STEEP AT HOME DRIVEWAY (APROX 15-20 DEGREES) TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLS FORWARD. STEP ON BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AND INSTANTLY SHIFTS BACK INTO REVERSE. HAS HAPPENED 3-5 TIMES SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW.

  • 10/02/2019· POWER TRAIN

    CAR REFUSES TO START WHILE IN P (PARK). WILL START IN N (NEUTRAL) WITH DIFFICULTY.

  • 09/15/2022· WHEELS

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, she noticed that the rear driver's side tire was flat. The contact contacted Roadside Assistance however, Roadside Assistance was unable to replace the tire as the lug nuts were swollen and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced and the failure was a known issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a tire store where the lug nut set was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

  • 09/04/2026· ENGINE,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 identified canister purge valve failures on other Ford vehicles and I believe similar failures may be occurring on Ford Fiesta vehicles.

  • 09/03/2020· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS SEVERAL TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS WOULD APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AUFFENBERG FORD NORTH, INC. (115 REGENCY PARK, O'FALLON, IL 62269) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. *BF*LN *TR*AS

  • 09/02/2022· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an EVAP emission system leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,250.

  • 08/29/2020· STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

    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

  • 08/26/2024· ENGINE

    I believe oil pump has malfunctioned. I had a significant loss of power while driving, that could cause sudden accident, had I not been proactive. After the loss of power, I heard a knocking from the engine, then the oil light came on and alerted me. I believe it can be inspected, but have not been able to have it towed to the dealership.

  • 08/26/2019· ENGINE

    MY CAR BEEN ACTING LIKE IT DON'T WANNA START BACK IN MARCH ITS BEEN SAYING ENGINE MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW AND I BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD ABOUT IT FOR THE LONGEST. I WANTED THEM TO FIX IT BECAUSE I GOT THE CAR FROM THEM AND I KNEW I WAS STILL IN MY WARRANTY. THEN MY CAR WAS ONLY A YEAR AND A HALF OLD. THEY BEEN TELLING ME THE PART BEEN ON BACK ORDER AND SOME PEOPLE SAID THEY DON'T A ORDER FOR MY CAR BUT 3 WEEKS AGO FROM TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON WAS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE . I GOT AN OIL CHANGE A WEEK BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED NO ONE SAID ANYTHING TO ME ABOUT MY CAR NEEDED MORE WORK AND THEY DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE PART I ORDERED. IT'S LIKE AS SOON AS MY WARRANTY EXPIRED MY CAR STARTED SKIPPING AND NOT WANTING TO START. I GOT MY CAR TOWED AND FORD WORKED ON IT SAYING THAT THE THROTTLE BODY TO MY CAR WENT OUT AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE PICTURES AND VIDEOS FROM WHEN MY CAR STARTED ACTING UP TO WHEN IT STOP DRIVING. *TR

  • 08/23/2017· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    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 CAR INTO NEUTRAL AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT IT DID NOT SHOW THIS BEHAVIOR AGAIN. SO IT LOOKS LIKE A SOFTWARE GLITCH IN THE SHIFTING COMPUTER PART.

  • 08/13/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    At intersection making a turn when vehicle wouldn't move forward. Transmission stoped working. Dangerous vehicle position. Signal light changed. Several cars honked horn and had to go around. Car was in gear (drive). After several minutes shifting into drive and reverse and back into drive I was able to complete turn and pull over to side of road.

  • 08/13/2019· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

    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 HAPPENS PRETTY MUCH ANYWHERE, STREET, HIGHWAY, FREEWAY, DRIVE WAY. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. IF THE CAR IS IN GEAR AND THE CLUTCH IS NOT ENGAGED, IT WONT STALL. I DID TAKE IT TO HEMBORG FORD IN NORCO, CA AND THEY REFLASHED THE COMPUTER, BUT IT STILL IS HAPPENING. YESTERDAY 12 AUG, I WAS ENTERING A ROADWAY AND A VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED BOTH THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH AND WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE WAS STALLED CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I WAS ALREADY COMMITTED TO ENTERING THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLES WERE APPROACHING ME FROM BEHIND AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED.

  • 07/30/2026· 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 until all three are now not functioning. My car has 11,500 miles now. The solenoids just click now constantly while driving as all three try to activate the vent doors.

  • 07/24/2019· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE FORD (LOCATED AT 2075 EDSEL LN NW, CORYDON, IN 47112, (812) 738-3284) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FAULT CODE; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • 07/17/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash

    ON JULY 15TH 2019, MY SON WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP RIGHT CORNER WHEN THE CAR SPED UP OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON. MY SON WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AN HOUR. HE'S UNCERTAIN WHAT CAUSED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND MY SON HAS A SEVERELY BROKEN FOOT.

  • 07/14/2017· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

    WHILE I WAS DRIVING GOING UP ON A HILL AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM 35 TO 35, EVEN THOUGH I'M PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR 1 MINUTE AND THEN SUDDENLY IT WILL ACCELERATE UP TO 45 TO 50 AND IT'S SO SCARY ESPECIALLY WHEN IT STARTS GOING FASTER ON THE SHARP CURVES AND DRIVING UP. I HAD TO BRAKE TO SLOW IT DOWN BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE REAR ENDED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING LATELY AND IT'S A SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY.

  • 07/13/2023· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    As of date in July, starting in february the car had transmission error service now, got a new TCM under warranty. A week later the error came back and was told it was just an error code. A week later it came back and stalled out on the road but was not given help. A week later error code came back took to service a few days after they said they reprogrammed the TCM and it was ready to be picked up. Drove it off the lot and it stalled on the highway less than 5 minutes after being picked up.

  • 07/10/2024· POWER TRAIN

    Transmission failed. Yellow wrench light on with Transmission overheating message with an indication to pull over immediately. Took the vehicle to a shop and this was their conclusion: Firestone: Code. "P2701 Description, Transmission Friction Element "B" Apply Time Range/Performance". TECH ROAD TESTED AND FOUND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BADLY, REFER TO TRANS SHOP OR DEALER FOR OVERHAUL/REPLACEMENT. COMPUTERIZED ENGINE ANALYSIS The car has been a at Ford dealer for 2 weeks awaiting a very expensive transmission overhaul. 2017 Ford Fiestas are experiencing the same transmission issues as previous years.

  • 07/09/2019· SEATS,UNKNOWN OR 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.

  • 07/07/2020· POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    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 ANYONE TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY! FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE!

  • 06/30/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

    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 SITUATION? *TR

  • 06/26/2025· POWER TRAIN

    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.

  • 06/19/2018· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESCrashFire

    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 TURKEY CREEK RD, JOPLIN, MO 64801, (417) 317-5299) WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • 06/04/2019· POWER TRAIN

    TAKATA RECALL THE CLUTCH IS GOING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION

  • 05/24/2022· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic after multiple attempts to restart the vehicle. The independent mechanic then informed her that only a dealer could repair the vehicle; therefore, the vehicle was towed back to her home. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where she was informed that the TCM (Transmission Control Module) needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance; they then referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.

  • 05/16/2025· 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 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

  • 05/15/2019· WHEELS

    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!!!

  • 05/11/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    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 SECOND, THIRD, OR FOURTH TRY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON NOW AS WELL. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. I HAVE 56,000 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE COSTLY REPAIRS DUE TO THEIR FAULTY PURGE CONTROL VALVE. THE 2017 FORD FIESTAS NEED TO RECEIVE THE SAME RECALL THAT THE 2018 FORD FOCUS CARS DID. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM! (I DO NOT KNOW IF THE EVAP SYSTEM IS CONSIDERED TO BE UNDER POWERTRAIN OR FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.) *TR

  • 05/10/2021· SEATS

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS STUCK BY A METAL PIECE WHEN HE SAT IN THE SEAT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.

  • 05/06/2025· 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 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.

  • 05/02/2024· AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCrash

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a left turn, The vehicle that was behind her vehicle simultaneously made a left turn into the lane the contact was turning into. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire of the vehicle collided with the front passenger's side tire of the other vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll over, and the vehicle landed on the hood. The front driver's side and passenger's side seats air bags deployed. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to unbuckle, and bystanders assisted the contact out of the vehicle by wiggling the seat belt until the seat belt was unbuckled. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to retract during the incident and became loose, causing the passenger to hit his head against the roof of the car. The contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt unbuckled during the incident, causing the passenger to be propelled inside the cabin of the vehicle. The rear passenger's side seat belt unbuckled during the incident, causing the unoccupied car seat to be propelled and to fracture. The contact sustained abrasion on the neck, bruises on the right shoulder, and between the left under am and the rib cage due to the seat belt, but did not seek medical assistance. The other two passengers were taken to the hospital by emergency services, then they were were taken to another hospital, where they were informed that they had sustained concussions. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,623. The VIN was not available.

  • 05/02/2018· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

    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.

  • 04/30/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    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 MILES ON VECHICLE. I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN CAR STALLS ON HIGHWAY OR WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! CAR ALWAYS HAS ISSUES STARTING AFTER ADDING GASOLINE.

  • 04/28/2023· POWER TRAIN

    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 transmission had slipped while at a complete stop, causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was test-driven and diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would not assist as an unknown class-action lawsuit related to the failure had not reached a settlement. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

  • 04/27/2022· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a yellow wrench warning symbol and "engine malfunction service now," warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds with the warning light remaining illuminated. The contact called several dealers including Ourisman Ford of Alexandria (6129 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303), Upper Marlboro Ford(5701 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772), Koons Ford of Silver Spring (3111 Automobile Blvd #1, Silver Spring, MD 20904) and was informed that the failure might be related to a transmission defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle; he was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

  • 04/20/2019· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECrash

    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.