NHTSA lists 28 complaints for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 10 | 35.7% | 0.79 |
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| electrical electronic | 4 | 14.3% | 0.60 |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 14.3% | 0.97 |
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| visibility or lighting | 4 | 14.3% | 0.96 |
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| structural or corrosion | 2 | 7.1% | 0.94 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 3.6% | 0.66 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 3.6% | 0.53 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 3.6% | 1.00 |
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| unclear | 1 | 3.6% | 0.44 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 21 | 75.0% | 0.86 |
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| high | 3 | 10.7% | 0.77 |
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| low | 3 | 10.7% | 0.74 |
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| none | 1 | 3.6% | 0.66 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 28 tagged complaints of 28 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2015-12-02. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-05-31. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
15 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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10235153
Date: 2023-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affe
10222788
Date: 2022-10-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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 section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more o
10173001
Date: 2020-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated catalytic converter, catalyst degradation, and an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM
10163573
Date: 2019-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings. This may be due to a
10094586
Date: 2016-12-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUPERCEDES TSB 16-0165: SOME 2011-2015 EXPLORER VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ON. CUSTOMERS MAY INDICATE THE ODOR SMELLS LIKE SULFUR, OR THAT EXHAUST ODORS ARE ENTERING THE VEHICLE CABIN. THIS CONDITION MAY BE WORSENED WHEN THE CLIMATE
10079013
Date: 2016-05-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE.
PAINT PEELING AND/OR RUST AROUND LOCK CYLINDER ON LIFTGATE OR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID
10058616
Date: 2015-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM CONVERTER HOUSING AREA ON POLICE UTILITY EQUIPPED WITH 6F50/6F55 TRANSMISSION *CN
10057834
Date: 2015-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
10056714
Date: 2014-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEED AN UPDATED CALIBRATION DUE TO AN ACCELERATED CATALYST DEGRADATION AND LOST OF AN EFFICIENT CATALYST, WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH P0420 AND/OR P0430. MODEL 2013-14
10057898
Date: 2014-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
FORD: SOME 2010 TO 2014 FORD TAURUS AND 2013 TO 2014 POLICE INCEPTOR SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2010 TO 2014 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 14S08 LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL. *TA