Total Complaints
14 filings
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT · model year
2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
14 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013FORDPOLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT carries 14 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT is unknown or other with 6 filings, followed by steering (4) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2013 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
14
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 |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (2)
13V22700031/05/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
15V81200002/12/2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Recent Complaints
20190323ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE LOSES ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NEARLY CAUSED A HEAD-ON CRASH.
Mileage: 126,700
20190323STEERING
VEHICLE LOSES ALL STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NEARLY CAUSED A HEAD-ON CRASH.
Mileage: 126,700
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Mileage: 71,376
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CATALYITIC CONVERTER FAILED AT 94,273
Mileage: 94,273
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 104,000 MILES
Mileage: 104,089
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 92,937
Mileage: 92,937
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 62,494 MILES
Mileage: 62,494
20190315UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AT 86,662 MILES
Mileage: 86,662
20190102STEERING
VEHICLES ELECTRONICALLY ASSISTED STEERING UNIT FAILED. IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING, SYSTEM FAILED AND STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.
Mileage: 115,000
20170929ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
Mileage: 85,704
20170929SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Mileage: 85,704
20170601STEERING
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.
Mileage: 44,099
20170217STEERING
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.
Mileage: 56,980
20150421EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ON THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR SUV EXPLORER, ALL DRIVER'S LIGHTS SHUTTERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. HIGH BEAM STAYS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND DOES NOT GO BACK TO REGULAR BEAM. THIS PROBLEM IS ON THE RED LAKE FLEET OF 6 SUV'S POLICE VEHICLES. I ALSO CONTACTED BELTRAMI SHERIFF DEPARTMENT AND THEY ALSO ADVISED THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE SHUTTERS ON THEIR FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES TOO. SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT WHEN APPROACHING ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ALSO TOLD THEY CANNOT ADJUST BEAMS ALIGNMENT UNTIL SHUTTERS ARE REPAIRED/REPLACED. ALL 6 VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WE ASKED FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE MILES WERE UNDER AS WE WERE TOLD WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTS. WE WERE TOLD THAT EACH SHUTTER/LIGHT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $700.00 EACH. THIS PROBLEM WAS AN ISSUE FROM DAY ONE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 5
Compare 2013FORDPOLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT have?▼
The 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT?▼
Yes, the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.