2013 Ford police interceptor
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Ford police interceptor is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2013 Ford police interceptor at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Ford police interceptor recalls 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2013 Ford police interceptor — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor Closed
During the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) investigation into the Ford carbon monoxide allegations, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) identified additional Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports with similar exhaust odor claims. Presently, ODI has identified 791 VOQs for Model Year 2011-2017 Ford Explorers pertaining to exhaust odor claims. ODI has identified three crashes and 41…
NHTSA #PE16008 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure · opened Jul 2016 · closed Sep 2017An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 16
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.
Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01: Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine - Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage
Bulletin 19M01 · Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2019Some 2011-2015 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit front window glass that jumps/chatters during up/down movement. This may be due to various conditions in the window motor including excessive drive gear backlash, bushing wear, and/or exce…
Bulletin TSB 19-2186 · Visibility · Jun 2019Certain 2013-2017 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles - Exhaust Odor and Carbon Monoxide Complaints
Bulletin 17B25A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2017Certain 2013-2016 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles - Power Steering Control Module Software Reprograming
Bulletin 17B22 · Electrical System · Jul 2017SUPERCEDES 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 CON…
Bulletin TSB 16-0166 · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2016PAINT PEELING AND/OR RUST AROUND LOCK CYLINDER ON LIFTGATE OR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID
Bulletin CSP-16-N-01 · Latches/locks/linkages, Structure · May 2016FORD: 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
Bulletin 44863 · Visibility · Jul 2015FORD: ON CERTAIN PARTICULAR VEHICLES, THE PROCEDURE FOR PROGRAMMING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) WAS CHANGED AND NOW USES A MORE HIGHER PROTOCOL SECURITY FOR RKE FOB AND NOT USED ON PREVIOUS 8 KEY CYCLE MODEL. MODEL 2016 POLICE UTILITY. *PE
Bulletin ASI-45238 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jul 2015LINCOLN: 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 WIT…
Bulletin CSP-14B05 · Power Train · Sep 2014FORD: DUE TO AN ELECTRIC INTERFERENCE BY ADD ON POLICE RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LAMP WOULD BE ON AND/OR ONE OR MORE TIRE SENSORS WON'T PROGRAM. *PE
Bulletin ASI-44671 · Tires · Aug 2014Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.