Total Complaints
7 filings
FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT · model year
2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT
7 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015FORDEXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2015 EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT is engine with 3 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and steering (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 2015 EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT, and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20220314ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The dealer performed an oil change and reprogrammed the computer; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer directed the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The VIN was unavailable. The consumer has provided the VIN. They also stated that the dealer spoke with a Ford tech to inform them to replace the part and Ford refuses to do so.
Mileage: 111,000
20190116UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WERE LEAKING CAUSING DRIVER HEADACHES. NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING BANK 1 AND BANK 2 MANIFOLDS. VEHICLE IS A POLICE INTERCEPTOR AND HAS BEEN USED ON PATROL.
Mileage: 112,000
20180427VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
Mileage: 90,000
20180427STEERING
VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
Mileage: 90,000
20180214ENGINE
THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES. THIS IS RELATED TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #'S 11072716 AND 11072719. FORD FLEET SERVICES HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND HAS ASSIGNED CASE # CAS14109974. THEY HAVE STATED THEY ARE AWARE BUT NO RECALL FOR MANIFOLDS. WE ARE A SMALL DEPARTMENT WITH 5 POLICE VEHICLES AND WE ARE DOWN THREE ALL IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS. WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO GET THEM FIXED AT A COST OF BETWEEN $1200-$1500. I HAVE ASKED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FORD. THEY ADVISED THEY WILL LOOK INTO THAT.
Mileage: 155,000
20180213ENGINE
THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.
Mileage: 135,000
20180213ENGINE
THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.
Mileage: 112,000
Compare 2015FORDEXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT to Similar Vehicles
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DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
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EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT have?▼
The 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT is ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STEERING.
Is the 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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