2017 Ford Fiesta: won't start

9 of the 75 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fiesta describe won't start.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 12%
typical mileage: 60,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2019
1
2018
1
2017
9
2016
8
2015
9
2014
14
2013
13
2012
12
2011
34

What owners say

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Engine · OK

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 Feb 5, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · WA

Alarm system going off for no reason. Battery drained and engine wouldn't start. I had battery tested at auto repair shop and it had burnt out cell inside battery. I purchased new battery last week. The automatic transmission is sluggish at times, feels like it hesitates to get into the next gear. Unknown reasons for cause of issues.

Filed Dec 16, 2023 · IL

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 70,000 miles · MD

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!

Filed May 11, 2020 · 56,000 miles · VA

My 2017 ford fiesta has a malfunctioning canister purge valve. I am having the same exact problem for which the 2018 ford focus cars were recalled. My car is only 2 & 1/2 years old and it is stalling after I fill it up with gas. After filling up at the gas station, it will not start on the first try. It starts on the second, third, or fourth try. The check engine light is on now as well. The dealership says it is not covered by my warranty. I have 56,000 miles on it. This car needs to be recalled. They will not pay for the costly repairs due to their faulty purge control valve. The 2017 ford fiestas need to receive the same recall that the 2018 ford focus cars did. This is the same problem! (I do not know if the evap system is considered to be under powertrain or fuel/propulsion system.)

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · SC

Every time I get gas, my car will not start for about 15 minutes.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Fuel system · 61,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford fiesta. The contact stated that after filling the vehicle with gasoline, the vehicle would not start without warning. The contact stated that the engine warning light had remained illuminated on the vehicle prior to experiencing the failure. The contact took the vehicle to veterans ford located at 7201 w linebaugh ave, tampa, fl 33625 where she was informed the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v515000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and referred her to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 61,800.

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NJ

After and while gassing up car stalls and does not start up right way.. Sounds like evap sensor and canister issues and ford does not want to know about it..and car only has 60000 miles

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · FL

The car want start and the oil light and engine light is on. I had a oil change done on the car today after getting it home it will not start up the battery is good but the car is just not start. Its turning over but staying on