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2017 Ford Fiesta Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
29%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 29% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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!”

NHTSA complaint #11337832, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11309426, filed 2020-02, 96,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11243699, filed 2019-08, 15,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11600800, filed 2024-07, 109,057 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11364085, filed 2020-10, 6,255 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20192120%
20181029%
20172229%
201610156%
201510541%
201420841%
201339159%
201227444%
201136650%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fiesta

Engine
19 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fiesta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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