2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
The 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT, potentially affecting up to 253 vehicles.
Recall 17V530000 — STEERING
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Consequence: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS. THE CRUISER CAM VIDEO SHOWS A FRONTAL IMPACT AT ABOUT 35 MPH. WE REQUEST NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS. THE CRUISER CAM VIDEO SHOWS A FRONTAL IMPACT AT ABOUT 35 MPH. WE REQUEST NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS ACCIDENT.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19M01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01: Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine - Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage
19M01 — POWER TRAIN
Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01: Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine - Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage
TSB 18-2367 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2017 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built on or before 30-Sep-2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0325, P0327, P0330 and/or P0332. This may be caused by a wire chafe condition near the knock sensor connector C109....
16B49 — EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN 2017 MODEL YEAR POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE COURTESY LAMP DISABLE FEATURE - ENABLE DARK CAR AND SILENT MODE,
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 14 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2019 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — 0 complaints
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