2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,367miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,367 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 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 taken to local Ford dealership who replaced the throttle body under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10641090, filed 2014-10, 23,791 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 taken to local Ford dealership who replaced the throttle body under esp warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10826114, filed 2016-02, 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 fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10584935, filed 2014-04, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054975Dec 1, 2013Ford: due to fuel vapor line not being connected properly (fully seated) to underside of fuel deliver module (fdm), which leads to carbon canister saturated with liquid fuel and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
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.
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