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2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

6

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

The 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody
Complaints: 2

Most Recent Complaints

#11195976 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 2,650 miles
THE PASSENGER SIDE A PILLAR COVER IS COMING OFF.
#11195983 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 3,973 miles
THE DRIVER'S SIDE A PILLAR COVER IS COMING OFF.

Safety Rating for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

23L06 — SEAT BELTS

Certain 2013-2019 Model Year Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles - Owner Guide Update

SSM 51291 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, equipped with spotlights, require left and/or right windshield applique/moulding modification if these parts are replaced. Spotlight mounting holes are not present on new replacement windshield appliques/moldings and must be cut using a rotary tool or equivalent. Left and/or right windshield applique/moulding spotlight mounting hole...

21B12 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Explorer Police Inceptor - Utility / Taurus Police Inceptor -Sedan Vehicles equipped with Front Door Ballistic Panels Front Door Ballistic Panel Replacement; Owner Letter mailed In some of the affected vehicles, the Level 4 ballistic panel tiles may separate from the aramid backing and cause a...

21B05 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

After extended idling, the high-speed cooling fan relay may fail in some of the affected vehicles. A failure will cause the fan to either continuously run or never turn on. A continuously running fan will increase the temperature of the relay’s connections (terminals) to beyond their design maximum. This may...

SSM 48876 — EQUIPMENT

For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service parts recommended by Ford only. Ford has received reports of toe link failures after the installation of non-OEM cross-axial ball joints (aka bushings) in...

SSM 48876 — SUSPENSION:REAR

For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service parts recommended by Ford only. Ford has received reports of toe link failures after the installation of non-OEM cross-axial ball joints (aka bushings) in...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT.

Investigation PE23001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Closed

Opened:

Windshield trim molding Item detachment

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