2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls and problems

The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan has 2 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls

Recall 15V-812: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 2, 2015 · 868 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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 leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

Recall 13V-227: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 31, 2013 · 390,783 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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 develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	8
Power Train	6
Electrical System	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Engine	4
Service Brakes	2
Structure	2
Seats	1
Air Bags	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 32,734 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 66,000 miles · reported May 14, 2018

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.

Suspension · reported Oct 25, 2016

Nhtsa recall number: 15v172 displays owner and dealer notices for a different recall on this website. Please fix this now.

Electrical System · at 35,294 miles · reported Apr 22, 2016

This is the third time for this issue on this same vehicle. Vehicle was equipped from the factory with the 'ready for the road package.' the front combination wig-wag LED/parking lamp LED/turn signal LED (Made by whelen) began to flash erratically. Most of the time, the turn signal would not function at all. Sometimes, neither the parking lamp nor the turn signal would function. When the turn signal was not working, the flash rate of the turn signal did not change to make the driver aware that the front lamp was not functioning. Both driver side and passenger side were defective and replaced.…

Structure · at 66,862 miles · reported Feb 18, 2016

Where the front bumper reinforcement bolts to the frame has cracked at the for outward points. Only two small welds are holding the bumper in place. Car was never involved in an accident.

Electrical System · at 26,534 miles · reported Feb 15, 2016

Vehicle is equipped with the ready for the road package. The whelen ion lights in the rear window kept blowing the fuse. Ford investigated and found a wire on the passenger light to be worn through and touching the bare metal. Insulation around the wire was melted from the heat. Ford replaced though factory warranty.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan: 15V-812 (fuel system, gasoline), 13V-227 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (8 reports), followed by power train (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 32,734 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.