2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,454miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,454 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “On wednesday february 08, 2017, I was driving on my way to work. When out of no where, my Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 2013 die on me. With no warnings the engine just turned off. Just as I was aproching a light at a busy interception. I tried to turn it up again and it turned on and drove it for 1/2 a mile. I drove it inside a parking lot of an advance auto parts. They run a dynastic because, the check engine came on. And the only code they found was this: p0627 - fuel pump control circuit open. It shut off again as I pull off in the parking lot of the auto parts place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954059, filed 2017-02, 90,040 milesEngine: “Component in fuel pump electric module failed and fuel pump failed and both replaced. Salinas valley Ford did not honor recall number 16v621000 or 15v812000 covering these equipment failures. They are or should be covered by the recall notices sent in 2105 and 2015. Drove car to place of employment and it failed to start at end of the day.”
NHTSA complaint #11055581, filed 2017-12, 156,576 milesExterior lighting: “Our department's fleet of 2013 and 2015 interceptors have experienced tepeated headlight failures. No recall found for this problem. Problems began as vehicles surpassed warranty limits. One serviced at the dealer and the wire harness had burned up and needed replaced, as well as the bcm needed reprogramming. One hour into use after service the same headlight failed again. Each 2013 model has had headlights replaced at least twice and the 2015's are increasing in failure rate. The service cost was over $500. The estimated reprogramming cost was quoted at $250. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071856, filed 2018-02, 36,000 milesSeat belts: “The contact drives a 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. The contact stated that the seat belt steel cable snapped in half when the officer tried to secure himself in the vehicle before driving. The cable flew up after being snapped in from the base of the attachment to the vehicle's floor. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 153,670.”
NHTSA complaint #11162633, filed 2018-12, 153,670 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,040 and 153,670 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 2013–2015, Lincoln MKS 2013–2015, Ford Flex 2013–2015 +2 more
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump…
Recall details for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor → · 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Brakes. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in…
- 10201034Aug 25, 2021Brakes. Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate…
- 10095858Feb 27, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a ticking and/or knocking…
- 10204987Feb 5, 2016Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 2016Air bags, Body and structure, Fuel system, Electrical…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Other model years of the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 114,454 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Taurus Police Interceptor model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 Taurus Police Interceptor reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,454 miles and the middle half falls between 90,040 and 153,670 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 30, 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.