2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles.
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.
“During emergency braking transmission doesn' downshift. After braking when accelerate rapidly, transmission downshifts, causing harsh knock. During cruising speeds around 60mph if rapid braking occurs transmission doesn't downshift.”
NHTSA complaint #11046874, filed 2017-11, 31,000 miles“The vehicle has been brought into the dealership two times for the smell of something burning. The smell seems to be originating from the engine compartment area. Other agencies have had the same issue and sound like it may be a transmission venting issue and the oil getting too hot inside the transmission/transfer case unit. The dealership said they changed the oil in the unit and to bring it back if the smell continues to replace the transmission unit. We are still getting the smell of something burning generally it idle or slow speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968320, filed 2017-03, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194428May 24, 2021Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 10162410Jun 13, 2019Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01: Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine - Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
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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