How many problems does the 2017 FORD Fiesta have?

The 2017 FORD Fiesta currently has 72 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2017 FORD Fiesta?

The most common problems reported for the 2017 FORD Fiesta are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2017 FORD Fiesta problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2017 FORD Fiesta comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2017 FORD Fiesta Problems

POWER TRAIN

15 complaints

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.

Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jul 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon attempting to reverse the vehicle, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Feb 09, 2024

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.

Dec 07, 2023

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.

Apr 28, 2023

+ 10 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

8 complaints

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

Mar 12, 2025

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.

Aug 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated due to a loss of coolant. The vehicle went into Limp Mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pump was faulty, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Mar 05, 2024

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)

Nov 29, 2023

I was involved in a MINOR motor vehicle accident. 9/21/2022 during the accident my 2017 ford fiesta suffered considerable damage(which I was ticketed for, they said wreckless driving.. I wasn't speeding and I have police reports to back this up). The car did its job and no one was substantially hurt. When I got a chance to look at the car further I noticed the passenger side motor mount(plate not the entire mount) exploded during the crash and allowed the engine to be pushed back. On that side. After retrieving the pieces that remained, there was a clear issue with the part previously mentioned. There is obvious gas porosity in the cast aluminum part. The car has since been brought back to running and driving condition. My over all concern is people potentially being charged criminally over what could be a manufacturing flaw. If the mount plate had held the damage my car received would have been considerably less. I'd like to also note I stopped at my local ford service center to inquire about this aswell. And he recommended I get in contact with ford(manufacturing) I tried by phone and that's almost impossible. I've attached photos for reference

Mar 20, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

+ 3 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

7 complaints

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

May 16, 2025

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.

Dec 14, 2021

FUEL PURGE VALVE LEAKING. FORD PART NUMBER D2B19C987AB FOR WHOLE ASSEMBLY OR B33TB BOSCH FOR SPECIFIC VALVE. FORD DENIES THIS IS RELATED TO EMISSIONS THEREFOR NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR EMISSIONS PARTS. EVERYBODY IS CALLING IT AN EMISSIONS DEVICE THAT CONTROLS FUMES FROM GAS TANK. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM, IT'S VERY COMMON. CODE P1450 AND P0456. CAUSES CAR TO NOT TURN ON AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. FOR SOME IT HAS STALLED THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND UNABLE TO START CAR. THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 2017 FIESTA, 50K MILES. EASY WAY TO TEST IS PULL THE TUBE FROM BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL AND IF VACUUM IS PRESENT IT'S LEAKING. DOES NOT REQUIRE TOOLS TO DISCONNECT. THERE IS A GREEN TAB ON THE TUBE THAT YOU USE FINGERS TO PUSH. AGAIN NO TOOLS REQUIRED AND TAKES 10 SECONDS TO DO. PURGE VALVE IS SUPPOSE TO BE SHUT OFF BY DEFAULT. IF AIR IS MOVING THROUGH, YOU HAVE A LEAKING VALVE. IF YOU REMOVE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY AND BLOW ON THE END, IT NEEDS TO NOT COME OUT FROM OTHER END.

Apr 01, 2021

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.

Apr 30, 2020

EVERY TIME I GET GAS, MY CAR WILL NOT START FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.

Feb 01, 2020

+ 2 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

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.

Dec 16, 2023

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..

Dec 30, 2022

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.

Aug 13, 2022

THE DOOR LATCH CHROME HAS DELAMINATED AND ACTS LIKE A RAZOR BLADE SEVERELY CUTTING MY FINGER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. IT OCCURS WHEN I AM OPENING THE DOOR AND THE CHROME DETACHES FROM THE LATCH AND CUTS.

Mar 15, 2021

Injuries: 1

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

May 11, 2020

WHEELS

3 complaints

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.

Sep 15, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was jerking while an unknown warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was not informed of the cause of the failure or what needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated while having maintenance repairs on the vehicle, the mechanic informed her that the lug nuts were swollen on all four wheels and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to remove the lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,743.

Mar 01, 2022

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!!!

May 15, 2019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 complaints

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.

May 06, 2025

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.

Sep 02, 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

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 accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the canister purge valve had previously been replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Feb 25, 2025

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.

Oct 18, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

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 but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Mar 24, 2023

Horn stopped working

Feb 23, 2023

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

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.

May 02, 2018

Crash: 1

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.

Aug 23, 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Mar 18, 2025

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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.

Feb 05, 2025

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

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.

May 02, 2024

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

I was driving down a very busy highway about 60 mph when my oil light started flashing on my dash and my check engine light came on and when I tried to push my brake pedal to stop my car I couldn't push it in. My brakes were very hard, I had to pull my emergency brake to stop my car and coast into a gas station so I didn't hit anyone. I have done a lot of research online and this same issue is already under recall on 2 other Ford Models as well as a class action lawsuit against Ford because of this issue. My model however is not listed under the recall because it has a manual transmission and they said that those models are not affected but that's clearly not true.

Feb 28, 2024

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

I was driving down [XXX] headed to Columbia and as I was approaching a stop light and getting ready to press my break my oil light on my dash started flashing, and when I attempted to push my brake pedal I couldnt. My brake pedal was hard as a rock and wouldn't press in at all. The highway I was traveling on is a very busy 4 lane highway, I was traveling about 60mph and had to pull my emergency brake and practically stand on my brake pedal to get my car to slow down and coast into a gas station parking lot. I barely missed hitting the car in front of me by a few inches. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Feb 20, 2024

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

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

Dec 05, 2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

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.

Oct 16, 2023

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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.

Jul 13, 2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Oct 25, 2022

SEATS

1 complaint

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.

May 10, 2021

ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, OIL COMPLETELY DRAINED FROM ENGINE. NO VISIBLE LEAK FROM OIL PAN PLUG OR OIL FILTER.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN UNTIGHTENED OIL FILTER.

Apr 11, 2021

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

CAR WANTS TO STALL AFTER GETTING FUEL

Mar 03, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2019 A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING CAR SINCE THEN MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. HAD IT SERVICED AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. WAS TOLD IT COULD BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. EVERY NOW AND THEN IT WOULD SHUTTLE ONCE STARTED. TODAY IT DIDN'T WANT TO EXCELLERATE WHILE DRIVING

Jan 26, 2021

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

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

Aug 29, 2020

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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!

Jul 07, 2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

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

Jun 30, 2020

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 HOURS TO START. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND DROVE IT ANOTHER WEEK. IT STILL IDLES AFTER ADDING FUEL EVEN WITH THE NEW BATTERY. IT FINALLY DIED AND I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THROTTLE BODY AND EVAO PURGE VALVE, O2 SENSOR IS BAD AND ALL 3 NEEDS REPLACING.

Feb 15, 2020

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

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

Dec 25, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

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

Oct 20, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Aug 13, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

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.

Jul 17, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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

Jul 09, 2019

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Apr 20, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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, VEHICLE MADE NOISE IN RIGHT REAR AXLE/WHEEL AREA FAILING TO RESPOND TO CLUTCH RELEASE--MOST NOTICEABLY ON CONCRETE PAD IN FRONT OF GARAGE WITH TWO MECHANICS QUESTIONING. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER AS UNSAFE TO OPERATE WITH REQUEST THAT IT BE TRASHED RATHER THAN SOLD TO UNSUSPECTING BUYER WHO MIGHT FIND THEMSELVES MAROONED OR WRECKED WITHOUT KNOWING HOW OR WHY IT HAPPENED.

Mar 19, 2019

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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.

Jun 19, 2018

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

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.

Jul 14, 2017

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