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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, most often about the seat belts (29% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Police Interceptor Sedan model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints28
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan problems

  1. Seat belts

    8 complaints · 29%

    Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.

    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. Broken component also activated airbag malfunction indicator light.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 7,496 miles
    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. Driver did not realize receiver was not securely holding the seat belt and when involved in a collision resulting…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 8,363 miles

  2. Transmission

    6 complaints · 21%

    Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.

    The vehicle started to have a clicking noise in right front tire area. The vehicle was taken to Ford and a new right axle had to be replaced. The dealer stated it was locking the axle did not come out.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 45,000 miles
    This is the second time this has happened' was driving at highway speed on the interstate when wrench warning lamp and check engine lamp illuminated. Vehicle lost all power, went into limp mode, and had to be pulled off to the side of the road. Vehicle could not be driven. Vehicle would not go over 1 MPH. Vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 32,734 miles

  3. Electrical

    6 complaints · 21%

    Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles.

    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. Opened the hood and saw entire top half of engine near firewall on…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 34,000 miles
    Vehicle is equipped with the ready for the road package. The whelen ion lights in the rear window kept blowing the fuse. Ford investigated and found a wire on the passenger light to be worn through and touching the bare metal. Insulation around the wire was melted from the heat. Ford replaced though factory warranty.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 26,534 miles

  4. Engine

    5 complaints · 18%

    Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles.

    This is the second time this has happened' was driving at highway speed on the interstate when wrench warning lamp and check engine lamp illuminated. Vehicle lost all power, went into limp mode, and had to be pulled off to the side of the road. Vehicle could not be driven. Vehicle would not go over 1 MPH. Vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 32,734 miles
    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. Opened the hood and saw entire top half of engine near firewall on…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 34,000 miles

  5. Lights

    5 complaints · 18%

    Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.

    Vehicle is equipped with the ready for the road package. The whelen ion lights in the rear window kept blowing the fuse. Ford investigated and found a wire on the passenger light to be worn through and touching the bare metal. Insulation around the wire was melted from the heat. Ford replaced though factory warranty.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 26,534 miles
    This is the second time for this same issue on this same vehicle. Vehicle was equipped from the factory with the ready for the road package. The front combination wig-wag LED/parking lamp LED/turn signal LED (made by whelen) began to flash erratically. Most of the time, the turn signal would not function at all. When…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 24,555 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls

  1. Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 15V812000 · December 2, 2015 · 868 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

  2. Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 13V227000 · May 31, 2013 · 390,783 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    Fix: 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s04.

    Full defect summary

    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 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
By NHTSA owner complaints: seat belts (8 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); transmission (6 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 2, 2015 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
It is the most complained-about Police Interceptor Sedan model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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