Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 9, 2019 · 32 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, across 7 model years (2011–2017). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 2013, with 12 complaints
2011: 0201102012: 1201212013: 122013122014: 102014102015: 1201512016: 7201672017: 120171

n = 32 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ford Police Interceptor Utilit years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Police Interceptor Utilit year: 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2013 Police Interceptor Utilit: 12 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2014 Police Interceptor Utilit: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2016 Police Interceptor Utilit: 7 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2012 Police Interceptor Utilit: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2015 Police Interceptor Utilit: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2017 Police Interceptor Utilit: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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 Police Interceptor Utilit problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering720
Engine430
Service Brakes320
Power Train210
Visibility/wiper210
Air Bags111
Electrical System110
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Seat Belts111

All Ford Police Interceptor Utilit model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 Police Interceptor Utilit11—Air Bags
2016 Police Interceptor Utilit70—Engine
2015 Police Interceptor Utilit10—Unknown or Other
2014 Police Interceptor Utilit100—Unknown or OtherFar more complaints than other years
2013 Police Interceptor Utilit122—Unknown or OtherFar more complaints than other years
2012 Police Interceptor Utilit10—Engine
2011 Police Interceptor Utilit00——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford Police Interceptor Utilit years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (12), 2014 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Police Interceptor Utilit 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 Police Interceptor Utilit?

Steering, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.