Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | −31% | — | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2014 | 10 | typical | — | Steering | Average |
| 2013 | 12 | 1.3× | 2 | Steering | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Police Interceptor Utilit year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford Police Interceptor Utilit problems
Latest Ford Police Interceptor Utilit recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit should you avoid?
None of the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit?
2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other Police Interceptor Utilit years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Ford Police Interceptor Utilit problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (7), brakes (3) and engine & cooling (3). Steering complaints peak in the 2013 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford Police Interceptor Utilit had?
2 recalls across 2013–2016. The model year with the most is 2013.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.