2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus Police Interceptor years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. That is the most of any Taurus Police Interceptor model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 123,308 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 123,308 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 156,576 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 153,670 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 128,908 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
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.
Me and my sister both own 2013 tauruses, mine a intercepter, hers a self, by 100000 both toe links were cracked and joints broke, replaced links on both cars. Plus my fuel module was under recall and not hers, but hers failed and mine did not. She had to pay out of pocket for her module, and mine…
Tl* the contact drives a 2013 ford taurus police interceptor. The contact stated that the seat belt steel cable snapped in half when the officer tried to secure himself in the vehicle before driving. The cable flew up after being snapped in from the base of the attachment to the vehicle's floor…
Power steering failed. Mechanical shop advised problem is faulty steering motor sensor fault. Ford recall #15s18. Our vehicle manufactured 04/2012; vehicles covered by recall have ending manufacture date of 02/2012.
Our department's fleet of 2013 and 2015 interceptors have experienced tepeated headlight failures. No recall found for this problem. Problems began as vehicles surpassed warranty limits. One serviced at the dealer and the wire harness had burned up and needed replaced, as well as the bcm needed…
Component in fuel pump electric module failed and fuel pump failed and both replaced. Salinas valley ford did not honor recall number 16v621000 or 15v812000 covering these equipment failures. They are or should be covered by the recall notices sent in 2105 and 2015. Drove car to place of employment…
Other Ford Taurus Police Interceptor years
2014 Taurus Police Interceptor →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus Police Interceptor | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Taurus Police Interceptor | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus Police Interceptor model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.