2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor recalls and problems

The 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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

2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor recalls

Recall 16V-621: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Aug 25, 2016 · 77,502 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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 electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Steering	1
Seat Belts	1
Suspension	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 128,908 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor complaints

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

Suspension · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2019

Me and my sister both own 2013 tauruses, mine a intercepter, hers a self, by 100000 both toe links were cracked and joints broke, replaced links on both cars. Plus my fuel module was under recall and not hers, but hers failed and mine did not. She had to pay out of pocket for her module, and mine was fixed under recall.

Seat Belts · at 153,670 miles · reported Dec 20, 2018

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.

Steering · at 128,908 miles · reported Apr 11, 2018

Power steering failed. Mechanical shop advised problem is faulty steering motor sensor fault. Ford recall #15s18. Our vehicle manufactured 04/2012; vehicles covered by recall have ending manufacture date of 02/2012.

Exterior Lighting · at 36,000 miles · reported Feb 8, 2018

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. The absence of a recall will…

Engine · at 156,576 miles · reported Dec 19, 2017

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor: 16V-621 (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 Taurus Police Interceptor?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 128,908 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.