The 2017 Ford Fiesta is a small car that came with a choice of 1.0L 3-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl engines. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 26–31 city / 33–41 highway / 29–35 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900–$2,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 254–308 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 7–8 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 7–8 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 2,618 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,620 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 4 configurations: Fiesta FWD, Fiesta SFE FWD, Fiesta ST FWD |
| Age | 9 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 12 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14.3% |
| 5 Hb, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14.3% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 93 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2017 Ford Fiesta. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
Advance Notice - Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
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This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related co
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
Timing Belt Failure
On December 18, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford Fiesta and MY 2015-2018 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford), equipped with a 1.0L engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles).
Timing Belt Failure
On December 18, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford Fiesta and MY 2015-2018 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford), equipped with a 1.0L engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles).
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Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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