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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Problems

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,634miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,634 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Seat belts: “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 from police work was not secured and head hit the windshield, requiring stitches.”

NHTSA complaint #10531942, filed 2013-07, 8,363 miles

Electrical system: “We have purchased six interceptor sedans, three in 2012 and three in 2013. All of them have been purchased with the road ready package. The whelen lights in the headlights have been going out. I have one car that is having to get the lights replaced for the second time. Our dealer, jeff smith Ford, is saying that this is not covered by warranty. The way the cars are designed the front bumper cover has to be removed to replace these bulbs. The whelen bulb is over $400 along with the labor cost this could easily cost over $500. Ford says there is not a problem with these lights but I disagree. …”

NHTSA complaint #10626524, filed 2014-08, 37,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Our police department has two new Ford interceptor. Three times my car has stalled out in the middle of the road, I was trying to make a quick turn around to stop a vehicle for a m/v violation. The car just shuts off, I lost power steering and brakes then I started to roll towards a fence . I had to shift back into park to start the car. This is a huge issue if this is going to keep happening.”

NHTSA complaint #10491569, filed 2013-01, 2,500 miles

Exterior lighting: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10826113, filed 2016-02, 26,534 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

69% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,363 and 54,000 miles.

31%0–1015%10–2523%25–5027%50–750%75–1004%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,634 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20122013122014201520162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20132829,6342——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable

All Ford Police Interceptor Sedan model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,634 miles and the middle half falls between 8,363 and 54,000 miles; 69% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.