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2017 Ford Fiesta S Sedan

The 2017 Ford Fiesta S Sedan is a 120-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,660 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.

It makes 120 horsepower at 6,350 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

The Fiesta measures 173.5 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,578 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,660
MSRP with Destination$14,535
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT I4
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower120 hp @ 6,350 rpm
Torque112 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, Ti-VCT
Bore and Stroke79 x 81.4 (3.11 x 3.2 in)
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity12.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks
Rear SuspensionSemi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15" x 6.0"
Wheels Rear15" x 6.0"
Tires FrontP185/60R15
Tires RearP185/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length173.5 in
Width67.8 in
Height58.1 in
Wheelbase98 in
Front Track57.7 in
Rear Track57 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft³
Curb Weight2,578 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.1 in
Headroom Rear37.1 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear31.2 in
Shoulder Room Front52.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear49 in
Hip Room Front50.6 in
Hip Room Rear49.2 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FIESTA.

74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FIESTA

Owner Complaints

74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FIESTA (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train22
Engine19
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System7
Service Brakes5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 4, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced…”
Jul 30, 2026 · Electrical System
“The A/C vent actuating solenoids under the dash have all failed. They don't allow the cool air to be routed properly. We have had the dealers service center check each time as they would fail, and…”
Jun 26, 2025 · Power Train
“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…”
May 16, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“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…”
May 6, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 FORD FIESTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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