2017 Ford Fiesta problems
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort (later the Focus).
Ford had sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa.
The Fiesta was discontinued in 2023, after over 22 million units had been made. The final Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line on 7 July 2023.
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Common 2017 Ford Fiesta problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford Fiesta 2017, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Problems:
- Faulty fuel purge valve causing the engine not to start after refilling with gas, engine malfunction warnings, occasional stalls, and hesitation to acceleration have been reported. Unintended revving has also been noted, with instances of low-speed crashes.
- Electric System Complaints:
- Loss of steering and brake assistance simultaneously without warning, resulting in the dashboard losing functionality, has been reported. This issue has led to accidents and injuries in some cases.
- Structural Complaints:
- Front seat issues, including the adjustment lever coming off, seats getting stuck on rails, and side molding falling off, have been highlighted. One owner even reported being injured by a metal piece while trying to sit.
These problems with the Ford Fiesta 2017 have caused inconvenience and safety concerns for owners, requiring attention and potential repairs to ensure the vehicle's proper functioning and safety on the road.
Does the 2017 Ford Fiesta still have transmission problems?
Issues with the 2017-19 Ford Fiesta and Focus transmission have persisted despite the manufacturer's continued insistence that there is not an inherent problem with the PowerShift system. This is completely inexcusable and false in the opinion of thousands of clients we have represented.
What are the most common problem with a Ford Fiesta?
What are the most common problems with a used Ford Fiesta hatchback?
- Steering column. Some Fiestas built from 15 May 2019 to 17 June 2019 were fitted with steering columns that weren't up to specification, so speak to your Ford dealer to find out if yours is affected. ...
- Rear seatbelt latches. ...
- Brake servo failure.
Is 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta? The Fiesta has a below-average predicted reliability rating of 2.5 out of five.
How many miles does a 2017 Ford Fiesta last?
Typically, a Ford Fiesta will last around 200,000 miles. Of course, for the car to make it that long, you must put serious effort into its care. From regular maintenance to critical repairs, ensure you're on top of its well-being to make the most of every dollar spent.
Does the 2017 Ford Fiesta still have transmission problems?
Issues with the 2017-19 Ford Fiesta and Focus transmission have persisted despite the manufacturer's continued insistence that there is not an inherent problem with the PowerShift system. This is completely inexcusable and false in the opinion of thousands of clients we have represented.
What are the most common problem with a Ford Fiesta?
What are the most common problems with a used Ford Fiesta hatchback?
- Steering column. Some Fiestas built from 15 May 2019 to 17 June 2019 were fitted with steering columns that weren't up to specification, so speak to your Ford dealer to find out if yours is affected. ...
- Rear seatbelt latches. ...
- Brake servo failure.
Is 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta? The Fiesta has a below-average predicted reliability rating of 2.5 out of five.
How many miles does a 2017 Ford Fiesta last?
Typically, a Ford Fiesta will last around 200,000 miles. Of course, for the car to make it that long, you must put serious effort into its care. From regular maintenance to critical repairs, ensure you're on top of its well-being to make the most of every dollar spent.
2017 Ford Fiesta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Fiesta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Ford Fiesta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Ford Fiesta
The NHTSA has received 65 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Ford Fiesta vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 3FADP4BE2HM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-19
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-28
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ1HM
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BE6HM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-11
- VIN: 3FADP4BE0HM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-11
- VIN: 3FADP4BE0HM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 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)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-30
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ4HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-03
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-02
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-16
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ1HM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-15
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ3HM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3HM
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-13
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ4HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-28
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ9HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ6HM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-21
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ8HM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-14
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5HM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Horn stopped working
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-10
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ1HM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-13
- VIN: 3FADP4CJ8HM
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-31
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9HM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-12
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ6HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-15
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ4HM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: 3fadp4bj7hm
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-28
- VIN: 3fadp4ej1hm
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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.
Negative 2017 Ford Fiesta car reviews
Positive 2017 Ford Fiesta car reviews
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I really enjoy driving this car, although I do have one complaint. Unfortunately, the car is no longer being produced. As a 6'1, 235lb, 55-year-old man, I wasn't sure if this car would be the right fit for me, but after looking at all the other options, I decided to give it a try. The 1.6L automatic SE is great, and I'm sure the next generation transmission will be even better. I must say, cars from the sixties and seventies were a different story, and this car has nothing to complain about. I only wish I had gotten a higher trim level. I will definitely take good care of it with regular maintenance. 😃
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I love my 2016 Fiesta! It may not look fancy, but it rides like a dream and can reach 80 MPH in no time. The car has excellent traction control and I'm always impressed by the mileage it gets when driving under 70 MPH on the interstate. The ride is comfortable and the FM stereo is pretty good too. As a long-time VOLVO owner, I was initially skeptical about this little car, but so far I've only had to change the oil and it runs great.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the SE hatchback with the 1.0 3 cylinder ecoboost engine (SFE package). I find it to be a pleasure to drive - it has acceptable power and is fuel efficient to boot. While it may not win any races, it's definitely not boring either. The manual transmission that comes standard is a plus for me - the clutch is light and the shifts are solid (although it's only a 5 speed and has no reverse lockout). In terms of fuel economy, I'm averaging between 33-38 mpg, which translates to 375-425 miles on one tank (12 gallons) depending on the season. However, be careful as it's easy to go fast in this car because it drives so well. You can definitely tell this car came from Europe - the handling is surprisingly good and the car feels solid going down the road. My biggest gripe with the handling is the cheap economy Hankook tires this car comes standard with - they're fine in the dry but have poor grip when wet or snowy. I recommend upgrading your tires to get the most out of this car. The interior fit and finish is very good and doesn't feel terribly cheap like most American car interiors. Visibility is outstanding - I LOVE the large windshield and the airy feeling it gives you. The stock audio system is decent, but the base Sync screen is too small and recessed for my taste. I find it annoying having to rely on voice commands to change the audio source because it's otherwise buried in the settings if you do it manually. Sync reliability and functionality hasn't been great with my car and there is no update, but when it does work, it works OK. Interior cargo space isn't anything to brag about and the rear seats don't fold down flat, but apart from that, you can get a fair amount of stuff in the back nonetheless. The rear seats are best meant for small kids and only two of them at most, so this isn't a family car by any means. However, the seats are fairly comfortable for all passengers that do fit inside. Overall, I've had a positive experience with this car and haven't had any major issues to report. Thanks for reading!So far, I've had to replace a few parts on my Fiesta, but despite that, it's still running strong at 53,000 miles. Although I've had some issues with the Sync voice commands, overall I'm satisfied with my choice. I picked the Fiesta because it's a driver's car that gives me more smiles per gallon, even though the Honda Fit has better cargo room. It will serve me well until it's time to say goodbye.
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I bought this car as CPO. It's a little beauty that goes fast and smooth, and you don't even feel the ride. Just give it your command and you'll feel the excitement and real enjoyment. My husband has a Ford Taurus, and now he takes the car from me to work without telling me. He loves the car, and I'm sure many others out there can relate to the same scenario. So keep running, my friend!
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So far, I really like the car. Although I have not received the $300 discount they promised, they have assured me that the payment is on its way. I am still waiting for confirmation, but I am hopeful.
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Gust Bins 2024-08-02
I had my Fiesta ST for 3 years, and while it was a great car, I decided to upgrade to a 5.0 Mustang for more power.
Norberto Jacobson 2024-07-12
The front seat doesn't slide back far enough for someone 6 feet or taller. However, the engine runs smoothly and is adequate for most needs. Although, it can bog down when the AC is on high in the heat of summer. The handling is crisp and the ride is good, but the brakes could be stronger, especially since there are drums in the back. The fuel mileage is pretty much as rated. The dual clutch transmission is okay, and Ford has worked out most of the kinks. However, it can still stumble at times. In my opinion, a torque converter automatic would be the best choice, even if it extracts a small penalty in gas mileage.
Charles Fahey 2024-04-21
If you're considering purchasing one, I would recommend getting a pack of earbuds! After Hurricane Harvey, our insurance company offered us a rental car from Hertz. While I'm grateful for the assistance, I'm not a fan of this particular car. The noise on the highway is quite loud and can be unbearable. Personally, I wouldn't even accept this car for free. However, I will say that the mpg is impressive at 35.6! :)
Jameson Stanton 2024-02-28
At first, I was happy with my car, but now I'm not so sure. There are a few issues such as a buzzing noise behind the driver's seat, a clicking clutch, and a smaller inside mirror on the driver's side compared to the passenger's side. Additionally, the Recaro passenger seat rubs against the center console, which seems to be off-center. I've reached out to five Ford dealerships to get these issues fixed under warranty, but most of them want to keep my car for two days without providing a loaner car. It's frustrating to not have a car while it's being repaired. I understand that these are fit and finish problems, and I hope to update this review once my car is fixed under warranty.