Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 18, 2019 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, across 3 model years (2013–2015). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 2013, with 6 complaints
2013: 6201362014: 6201462015: 120151

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

No Taurus Police Interceptor model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2014 Taurus Police Interceptor: 6 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2013 Taurus Police Interceptor: 6 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2015 Taurus Police Interceptor: 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 Taurus Police Interceptor problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering530
Fuel/propulsion System210
Power Train210
Electrical System110
Engine110
Exterior Lighting110
Seat Belts110
Suspension110
Visibility/wiper110

All Ford Taurus Police Interceptor model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2015 Taurus Police Interceptor11—Steering
2014 Taurus Police Interceptor61—Steering
2013 Taurus Police Interceptor61—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (6), 2013 (6), 2015 (1). 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 Taurus Police Interceptor?

Steering, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor have?

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