2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180123
1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180123
SAFETY TIMELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17V530000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V530000 (steering) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2017 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 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.