2017 Ford Fiesta engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Ford Fiesta — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 18, 2025
“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”
filed Mar 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…
SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 11% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 83 | 17% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 109 | 16% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 107 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.