2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
This vehicle is used as a police vehicle. Complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. Inspection showed exhaust manifold cracked. Already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-14
This vehicle is used as a police vehicle. Complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. Inspection showed left exhaust manifold cracked. Already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
This vehicle is used as a police vehicle. Complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. Inspection showed right exhaust manifold cracked. Already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2023-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-02-08 Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.