2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
The 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT has received a total of 14 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. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (6 complaints), Steering (4 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT, 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 UTILIT
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE LOSES ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NEARLY CAUSED A HEAD-ON CRASH.
VEHICLE LOSES ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NEARLY CAUSED A HEAD-ON CRASH.
VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 71,000 MILES AND HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR A FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER THIS IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET WITH THE SAME CONCERN, AND AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE, THAT HAVE HAD CONVERTERS REPLACED AND ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
CATALYITIC CONVERTER FAILED AT 94,273
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 104,000 MILES
Safety Rating for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 19-2186 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Some 2011-2015 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit front window glass that jumps/chatters during up/down movement. This may be due to various conditions in the window motor including excessive drive gear backlash, bushing wear, and/or excessive end play. To resolve the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the...
CSP-16-N-01 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
PAINT PEELING AND/OR RUST AROUND LOCK CYLINDER ON LIFTGATE OR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID
CSP-16-N-01 — STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT PEELING AND/OR RUST AROUND LOCK CYLINDER ON LIFTGATE OR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID
ASI-45238 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: ON CERTAIN PARTICULAR VEHICLES, THE PROCEDURE FOR PROGRAMMING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) WAS CHANGED AND NOW USES A MORE HIGHER PROTOCOL SECURITY FOR RKE FOB AND NOT USED ON PREVIOUS 8 KEY CYCLE MODEL. MODEL 2016 POLICE UTILITY. *PE
ASI-44671 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
FORD: DUE TO AN ELECTRIC INTERFERENCE BY ADD ON POLICE RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LAMP WOULD BE ON AND/OR ONE OR MORE TIRE SENSORS WON'T PROGRAM. *PE
ASI-32283 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD: DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE, ON SOME POLICE UTILITY UNITS, A TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LAMP ON AND/OR ONE OR MORE TIRE SENSORS WON'T PROGRAM, ARE CAUSED BY ADD ON POLICE RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT. MODELS 2013 POLICE UTILITY. *PE
ASI-32283 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
FORD: DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE, ON SOME POLICE UTILITY UNITS, A TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LAMP ON AND/OR ONE OR MORE TIRE SENSORS WON'T PROGRAM, ARE CAUSED BY ADD ON POLICE RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT. MODELS 2013 POLICE UTILITY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
- 2012 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 1 complaint
- 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT (current)
- 2014 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 10 complaints
- 2015 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 1 complaint
- 2016 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 9 complaints
- 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 2 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints