2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Police Interceptor Sedan years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. That is the most of any Police Interceptor Sedan model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is seat belts (8 complaints, 29%), typically at around 7,930 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 | 29% | 7,930 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 21% | 30,267 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 21% | 38,867 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 18% | 26,534 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 14% | 33,367 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 61,701 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 56,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Right front brake line ruptured causing immediate loss of brake fluid and little to no brake operation. Vehicle was slowing from 25 mph to a stop slowly. As soon as the vehicle came to a complete stop there was a pop and the pedal went to the floor.
Nhtsa recall number: 15v172 displays owner and dealer notices for a different recall on this website. Please fix this now.
This is the third time for this issue on this same vehicle. Vehicle was equipped from the factory with the 'ready for the road package.' the front combination wig-wag led/parking lamp led/turn signal led (made by whelen) began to flash erratically. Most of the time, the turn signal would not…
Where the front bumper reinforcement bolts to the frame has cracked at the for outward points. Only two small welds are holding the bumper in place. Car was never involved in an accident.
Vehicle is equipped with the ready for the road package. The whelen ion lights in the rear window kept blowing the fuse. Ford investigated and found a wire on the passenger light to be worn through and touching the bare metal. Insulation around the wire was melted from the heat. Ford replaced…
Other Ford Police Interceptor Sedan years
2014 Police Interceptor Sedan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Police Interceptor Sedan | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Police Interceptor Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
Owners most often report seat belts, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Police Interceptor Sedan model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.