The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 391,651 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS
8
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
6
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
ENGINE
4
1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1fires1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
SEATS
1
Total complaints38
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“Nhtsa 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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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.”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan as of
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