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2017 Ford Fiesta

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Fiesta.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2017 Ford Fiesta is a compact passenger car built on Ford’s global B‑platform and equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission that runs on 5W‑20 oil held in a 4.9‑quart capacity. Its EPA ratings of 27 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined place it among the most fuel‑efficient sub‑compact models of its era. Reliability data show only 72 owner complaints for the model year, with power‑train issues comprising the largest share, and the vehicle recorded zero recalls. Within the broader 1991‑2019 Fiesta lineage, 2017 sits well below the peak complaint year of 2011 (729 complaints) and far above the low of 2001 (one complaint), indicating a comparatively stable and dependable point in the model’s history.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/37/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9W7Z6731A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/55R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9W7Z6731A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.8 in
Overall width67.7 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase98 in
Curb weight2538 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 37 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fiesta of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2017 ST Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.10 sec197 hpFWD
2017Titanium Hatchback 1.6L I-49.10 sec17.10 sec120 hpFWD
2016SE Hatchback 1.6L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec120 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.20 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec197 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8-1.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine Oil5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts39.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.10-5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca
Optional BCI Group Number96R

Service checks

RPM82-102 rpm
RPM57.6 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 19; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 52; Rear: 52
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .826; Rear: .354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1662 in
2Bolts 17-2089 in
3Bolts 1-1645 degrees
4Bolts 17and1970 degrees
553.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
2106 inch lbs.106 in
313.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
435.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Ecoboost engines

189.0 inch lbs.89 in
213.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
318.0 ft. lbs.; Strep 4: 90.0 degrees; Duratec engines; Step 1; 13.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
245.0 degrees45 degrees
345.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
252.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
3Wait 2 Seconds
4+ 15
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
475 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 Ft. lbs.26 Ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
390.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Ecoboost engines

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
280.0 degrees; Duratec engines; Step 1; 11.0 ft. lbs.80 degrees
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
322.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
490.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
322.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
415.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Ecoboost engines

114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
285.0 degrees; Duratec engines; Step 1; 22.0 ft. lbs.85 degrees
237.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
345.0 degrees45 degrees
445.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Ecoboost engines

153.0 inch lbs.53 in
289.0 inch lbs.; Duratec engines; Step 1; 11.0 ft. lbs.89 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
322.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
490.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford Fiesta emerges late in a generation that saw complaint volumes plummet from a peak of 729 in 2011 to just 72 for the target year, with zero recalls—a stark contrast to the 3 to 7 recalls issued for 2011–2015 models. While the 2016 model logged 178 complaints and the 2018 model only 35, the 2017 year’s 72 complaints place it firmly in the declining arc, though the top areas remain Power Train (15 complaints) and Engine (8), indicating that transmission and engine concerns persist at a reduced rate. The data does not specify root causes, but the single open investigation and 92 technical service bulletins suggest ongoing manufacturer attention. With 7 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, the 2017 Fiesta represents a significantly quieter year than the generation’s troubled early phase, making it a relatively sound choice, though a buyer should still scrutinize the powertrain’s condition given its history.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
72
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 72 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train15
Engine8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Unknown Or Other5
Wheels3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 24-21652024-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Fiesta take?

4.9 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Fiesta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fiesta get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined mpg.