2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2019
“Vehicles electronically assisted steering unit failed. In the middle of driving, system failed and steering is very difficult to turn.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford police interceptor utility. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle when depressed. Also, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the police department's certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front brake hydraulic hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,704.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2017
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“While backing the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to mechanic. When the vehicle was powered down and then re-started the power steering began working again. No known cause as vehicle was checked.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2017
“Steering gear locked up. We noticed it was making noise so we stopped driving it as a primary patrol car and drove it to the nearest ford dealership (approximately 15 miles away) and the steering quit working in their driveway.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2017
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.