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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 391,651 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15V812000 2015-12-02 868 affected
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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13V227000 2013-05-31 390,783 affected
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.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
STEERING
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle loses all steering control while driving at speed. Nearly caused a head-on crash.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-23

“Vehicle loses all steering control while driving at speed. Nearly caused a head-on crash.”

STEERING · reported 2019-03-23

“Vehicle has just over 71,000 miles and has a check engine light on for a failed catalytic converter this is needing to be replaced. We have multiple vehicles in our fleet with the same concern, and around the same mileage, that have had converters replaced and are not covered under warranty.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-15

“Catalyitic converter failed at 94,273”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-01-24

“Vehicles electronically assisted steering unit failed. In the middle of driving, system failed and steering is very difficult to turn.”

STEERING · reported 2018-12-20

“Catalytic converters failed at 62,494 miles”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-10-24

“Catalytic converters failed at 92,937”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-08-31

“Catalytic converter failed at 86,662 miles”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-08-28

Defect investigations

Investigation PE16008 Opened 2016-07-01 · closed 2017-09-12

Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor

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…

Investigation PE16008 Opened 2016-07-01 · closed 2017-09-12

Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor

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…

Sources & methodology

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 Utilit as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.