2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 23, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Police Interceptor Utilit years
Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit. That ranks 4th out of 7 Police Interceptor Utilit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,773 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~37,773 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~37,773 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%37,773——
Seat Belts1100%37,773——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit recalls (1)

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SteeringAug 28, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V530000 · 253 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.

Risk: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.

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.

Vehicle was involved in an accident on 01/20/2018 and srs did not activate. Airbags did not deploy and seat belt pre-tensionors did not activate. Damage appears to be significant enough to warrant activation of srs. The cruiser cam video shows a frontal impact at about 35 mph. We request nhtsa to…

Air Bags · received Jan 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064381

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?

Owners most often report air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.