2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Police Interceptor Utilit years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit. That is the most of any Police Interceptor Utilit model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 89,800 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 50% | 89,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 33% | 85,990 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 126,700 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 85,704 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 5 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 85,704 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit recalls (2)
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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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor (PE16008) — opened Jul 1, 2016, closed Sep 12, 2017.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle loses all steering control while driving at speed. Nearly caused a head-on crash.
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.
Catalyitic converter failed at 94,273
Catalytic converters failed at 104,000 miles
Catalytic converters failed at 92,937
Other Ford Police Interceptor Utilit years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?
Owners most often report unknown or other, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?
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 Utilit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Police Interceptor Utilit model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.