2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 86,183miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering (4) and brakes (1). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,183 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Other or unknown6 50%
- Steering4 33%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Vehicle has just over 71,000 miles and has a check engine light on for a failed catalytic converter this is needing to be replaced. We have multiple vehicles in our fleet with the same concern, and around the same mileage, that have had converters replaced and are not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11187010, filed 2019-03, 71,376 milesSteering: “Steering gear locked up. We noticed it was making noise so we stopped driving it as a primary patrol car and drove it to the nearest Ford dealership (approximately 15 miles away) and the steering quit working in their driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10955277, filed 2017-02, 56,980 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2013 Ford police interceptor utility. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle when depressed. Also, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the police department's certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front brake hydraulic hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,704.”
NHTSA complaint #11030460, filed 2017-09, 85,704 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,494 and 94,273 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V812000Dec 2, 2015Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 2013, Explorer 2013, Lincoln MKS 2013 +4 more
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…
- 13V227000May 31, 2013Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 2013, Explorer 2013, Lincoln MKS 2013 +6 more
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…
Recall details for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit → · 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10162410Jun 13, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01: Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine - Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage
- 10162064Jun 7, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2011-2015 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit front window glass that jumps/chatters during up/down movement. This may be due to various conditions in the window motor…
- 10115966Jul 28, 2017Engine cooling. Certain 2013-2017 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles - Exhaust Odor and Carbon Monoxide Complaints
- 10115965Jul 25, 2017Electrical system. Certain 2013-2016 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles - Power Steering Control Module Software Reprograming
- 10094586Dec 15, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. Supercedes tsb 16-0165: some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur…
- 10079013May 16, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Paint peeling and/or rust around lock cylinder on liftgate or luggage compartment lid
- 10058624Jul 1, 2015Equipment. Ford: on certain particular vehicles, the procedure for programming remote keyless entry (rke) was changed and now uses a more higher protocol security for rke fob and not used on previous 8 key…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway…
- 10056714Sep 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, powertrain control module need an updated calibration due to an accelerated catalyst degradation and lost of an efficient…
- 10056748Aug 1, 2014Tires. Ford: due to an electric interference by add on police radios and equipment, on some vehicles, the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) lamp would be on and/or one or more tire sensors won't program.
Other model years of the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 18,763 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 10 | 68,160 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 12 | 86,183 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Police Interceptor Utilit model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering with 4.
Has the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 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 Utilit reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,183 miles and the middle half falls between 62,494 and 94,273 miles; 17% 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.