NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2013–2017

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints for the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, covering model years 2013 to 2017. The 2013 model year drew the most complaints (28), and Seat Belts is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
32 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2013–2017)

most complaints: 2013 (28 for that model year)
top component: Seat Belts (8 complaints)
latest recall 17V530000 (reported Aug 28, 2017)

1 complaint reporting a crash (3.1%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (3.1%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (6.3%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2013 model year has the most complaints: 28 of 32, or 87.5%. Next come 2014 (4).

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2013	28	1	1	2
2014	4	0	0	0
All model years	32	1	1	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Police Interceptor Sedan components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Seat Belts is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (25.0% of all 32), followed by Electrical System (7) and Exterior Lighting (6).

Components named most often in Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Seat Belts	8	25.0%
Electrical System	7	21.9%
Exterior Lighting	6	18.8%
Power Train	6	18.8%
Engine	5	15.6%
Steering	3	9.4%
Service Brakes	2	6.3%
Structure	2	6.3%
Air Bags	1	3.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	3.1%
Seats	1	3.1%
Suspension	1	3.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Police Interceptor Sedan, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2017. The 2013 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

3 recall campaigns

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan recall campaigns covering each model year
2013: 2 campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 17V530000
Reported Aug 28, 2017
Steering
Model year 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Consequence:
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 15V812000
Reported Dec 2, 2015
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model year 2013
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.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 13V227000
Reported May 31, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model year 2013
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.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, covering model years 2013 to 2017. The most recent, 17V530000, was reported on August 28, 2017 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2013 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Ford Police Interceptor Sedan model year has the most complaints?

The 2013 model year, with 28 of the 32 complaints in NHTSA’s file (87.5%). The next is 2014 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaint?

Seat Belts is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 25.0% of all 32. Electrical System (7) and Exterior Lighting (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Police Interceptor Sedan complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 32 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.