2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
8 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts.
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Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-26
Power train
6 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
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The vehicle hit a coyote sausing damage to the front bumper and transmission cooler all parts were replaced using Ford parts the vehicle was serviced by Ford then the transmission according to Ford was damage after they serviced it and refilled the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-19
Electrical system
6 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Was driving the vehicle, check brake system light came on dashboard, then the brakes went out and would not help slow vehicle. Then smoke began to flow from under the hood of vehicle. Was able to slow vehicle with emergency brake and came to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-25
Exterior lighting
5 of 28 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Engine
4 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-07-20Fuel system, gasoline13V227000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2015-12-21Fuel system, gasoline15V812000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V227000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V812000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 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 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.