2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 12 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicles electronically assisted steering unit failed. In the middle of driving, system failed and steering is very difficult to turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-02
While backing the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to mechanic. When the vehicle was powered down and then re-started the power steering began working again. No known cause as vehicle was checked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-01
Steering gear locked up. We noticed it was making noise so we stopped driving it as a primary patrol car and drove it to the nearest Ford dealership (Approximately 15 miles away) and the steering quit working in their driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-17
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Exterior lighting
1 of 12 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
On the police interceptor SUV explorer, all driver's lights shutters do not work properly. High beam stays on drivers side and does not go back to regular beam. This problem is on the red lake fleet of 6 SUV's police vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-21
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 12 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
1 of 12 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · 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.
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2016-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2017-09-12 Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report 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 Utilit 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 Utilit?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-02 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.