Ford Explorer Police Intercept Problems by Year
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Ford Explorer Police Intercept, across 10 model years (2013–2022). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Ford Explorer Police Intercept years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Explorer Police Intercept year: 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Explorer Police Intercept: 21 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Explorer Police Intercept: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2015 Explorer Police Intercept: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Explorer Police Intercept: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2021 Explorer Police Intercept: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 Explorer Police Intercept: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Explorer Police Intercept model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer Police Intercept | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2021 Explorer Police Intercept | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 Explorer Police Intercept | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2019 Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2018 Explorer Police Intercept | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Explorer Police Intercept | 9 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 Explorer Police Intercept | 21 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Explorer Police Intercept | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2013 Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Explorer Police Intercept years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Explorer Police Intercept year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
Structure, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Police Intercept have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.