Right front brake line ruptured causing immediate loss of brake fluid and little to no brake operation. Vehicle was slowing from 25 MPH to a stop slowly. As soon as the vehicle came to a complete stop there was a pop and the pedal went to the floor.
The worst 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts8
- Electrical6
- Transmission6
- Engine5
- Lights5
Problems by type
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- Seat belts8
- Electrical6
- Transmission6
- Engine5
- Lights5
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V812000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V227000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated...
- Inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings
- Supercedes TSB 16-0165: some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with...
- Paint peeling and/or rust around lock cylinder on liftgate or luggage compartment lid
- Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6F50/6F55...
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition
- Lincoln: on certain vehicles, powertrain control module need an updated calibration due to an accelerated...
- Ford: some 2010 to 2014 ford taurus and 2013 to 2014 police inceptor sedan vehicles manufactured from 2010...
See all 15 bulletins for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
What 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall number: 15v172 displays owner and dealer notices for a different recall on this website. Please fix this now.
This is the third time for this issue on this same vehicle. Vehicle was equipped from the factory with the 'ready for the road package.' the front combination wig-wag LED/parking lamp LED/turn signal LED (made by whelen) began to flash erratically. Most of the time, the turn signal would not function at all. Sometimes, neither the parking lamp nor the turn signal would function. When the turn signal was not working, the flash rate of the turn signal did not change to make the driver aware that the front lamp was not functioning. Both driver side and passenger side were defective and replaced. Local ford dealer replaced both under esp warranty. Once warranty is out, this part will cost $486 each.
Where the front bumper reinforcement bolts to the frame has cracked at the for outward points. Only two small welds are holding the bumper in place. Car was never involved in an accident.
This is the second time this has happened' was driving at highway speed on the interstate when wrench warning lamp and check engine lamp illuminated. Vehicle lost all power, went into limp mode, and had to be pulled off to the side of the road. Vehicle could not be driven. Vehicle would not go over 1 MPH. Vehicle was taken to local ford dealership who replaced the throttle body under esp warranty.
Vehicle is equipped with the ready for the road package. The whelen ion lights in the rear window kept blowing the fuse. Ford investigated and found a wire on the passenger light to be worn through and touching the bare metal. Insulation around the wire was melted from the heat. Ford replaced though factory warranty.
Where the front bumper reinforcement bolts to both frame rails, cracks have developed around the bolt holes. One spot is totally detached. Only two small welds holding front bumper reinforcement in place. Vehicle was never involved in an accident.
Driver side seat belt broke where it attaches to the floor board
Was driving at highway speed on the interstate when wrench warning lamp and check engine lamp illuminated. Vehicle lost all power, went into limp mode, and had to be pulled off to the side of the road. Vehicle could not be driven. Vehicle would not go over 1 MPH. Vehicle was taken to local ford dealership who replaced the throttle body under warranty.
This is the second time for this same issue on this same vehicle. Vehicle was equipped from the factory with the ready for the road package. The front combination wig-wag LED/parking lamp LED/turn signal LED (made by whelen) began to flash erratically. Most of the time, the turn signal would not function at all. When the turn signal was not working, the flash rate of the turn signal did not change to make the driver aware that the front lamp was not functioning. Both driver side and passenger side were defective and replaced. Local ford dealer replaced both under warranty. Once warranty is out, this part will cost $486 each.
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Questions about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
Is the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, close to a typical Police Interceptor Sedan model year.
What is the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan year score?
The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan?
Seat belts, with 8 complaints, typically around 8,363 miles. Next is electrical (6).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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