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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 fire.”

NHTSA complaint #10584935, filed 2014-04, 34,000 miles

“Right front brake line ruptured causing immediate loss of brake fluid and little to no brake operation. Vehicle was slowing from 25 MPH to a stop slowly. As soon as the vehicle came to a complete stop there was a pop and the pedal went to the floor.”

NHTSA complaint #11093690, filed 2018-05, 66,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201327%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

Seat belts
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology