2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
The 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (8 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Power Train (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, potentially affecting up to 391,651 vehicles.
Recall 15V812000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 868 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
View full details →Recall 13V227000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 390,783 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LITTLE TO NO BRAKE OPERATION. VEHICLE WAS SLOWING FROM 25 MPH TO A STOP SLOWLY. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THERE WAS A POP AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 15V172 DISPLAYS OWNER AND DEALER NOTICES FOR A DIFFERENT RECALL ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE FIX THIS NOW.
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME FOR THIS ISSUE ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE 'READY FOR THE ROAD PACKAGE.' THE FRONT COMBINATION WIG-WAG LED/PARKING LAMP LED/TURN SIGNAL LED (MADE BY WHELEN) BEGAN TO FLASH ERRATICALLY. MOST OF THE TIME, THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. SOMETIMES, NEITHER THE PARKING LAMP NOR THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD FUNCTION. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS NOT WORKING, THE FLASH RATE OF THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT CHANGE TO MAKE THE DRIVER AWARE THAT THE FRONT LAMP WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. LOCAL FORD DEALER REPLACED BOTH UNDER ESP WARRANTY. ONCE WARRANTY IS OUT, THIS PART WILL COST $486 EACH.
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME FOR THIS ISSUE ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE 'READY FOR THE ROAD PACKAGE.' THE FRONT COMBINATION WIG-WAG LED/PARKING LAMP LED/TURN SIGNAL LED (MADE BY WHELEN) BEGAN TO FLASH ERRATICALLY. MOST OF THE TIME, THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. SOMETIMES, NEITHER THE PARKING LAMP NOR THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD FUNCTION. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS NOT WORKING, THE FLASH RATE OF THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT CHANGE TO MAKE THE DRIVER AWARE THAT THE FRONT LAMP WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. LOCAL FORD DEALER REPLACED BOTH UNDER ESP WARRANTY. ONCE WARRANTY IS OUT, THIS PART WILL COST $486 EACH.
WHERE THE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT BOLTS TO THE FRAME HAS CRACKED AT THE FOR OUTWARD POINTS. ONLY TWO SMALL WELDS ARE HOLDING THE BUMPER IN PLACE. CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSP-14B05 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEED AN UPDATED CALIBRATION DUE TO AN ACCELERATED CATALYST DEGRADATION AND LOST OF AN EFFICIENT CATALYST, WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH P0420 AND/OR P0430. MODEL 2013-14 MKS, MKT LIVERY, POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, INTERCEPTOR UTILITY....
ASI-44439 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
FORD: ON CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES, THE WATTAGE OF HEADLAMP BULBS MUST MEET CERTAIN BULB LIFE AND PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD BE REPLACED WITH PHILLIPS HIR2 LL AND/OR SYLVANIA 9005 HL, IF WATTAGE IS DIFFERENT. MODEL 2013-2014 POLICE SEDAN, UTILITY. *PE
ASI-44359 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE, WITH AN ERRATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM, TO HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE, IS DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND/OR CORROSION TO WIRING JUMPER CONNECTOR ON UTILITY. MODEL 2013-2014 POLICE UTILITY/SEDAN. *PE
ASI-44359 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE, WITH AN ERRATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM, TO HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE, IS DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND/OR CORROSION TO WIRING JUMPER CONNECTOR ON UTILITY. MODEL 2013-2014 POLICE UTILITY/SEDAN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
- 2012 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (current)
- 2014 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — 5 complaints
- 2015 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — 0 complaints
- 2018 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN — 0 complaints
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