2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
28 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
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.
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall number: 15v172 displays owner and dealer notices for a different recall on this website. please fix this now.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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 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.
- Structure › Body
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.
- Engine · Power train
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.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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.
- Structure › Body
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.
- Seat belts
Driver side seat belt broke where it attaches to the floor board
- Engine · Power train
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. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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…
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. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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…
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. *tr
- Steering
Steering wheel suddenly came loose. when holding the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position the steering wheel could be rocked forwards and backwards more than 1/2". the same was true in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. the pivot point of this rocking action was the base of…
Steering wheel suddenly came loose. when holding the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position the steering wheel could be rocked forwards and backwards more than 1/2". the same was true in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. the pivot point of this rocking action was the base of the steering wheel, not in the column. actual steering control, turning left and right, remained solid. car was taken to local ford dealer that said the steering wheel bolt came loose and the repair was to tighten the bolt. dealer charged 1.5 hours labor. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
We have purchased six interceptor sedans, three in 2012 and three in 2013. All of them have been purchased with the road ready package. The whelen lights in the headlights have been going out. I have one car that IS having to get the lights replaced for the second time. Our dealer, jeff smith ford…
We have purchased six interceptor sedans, three in 2012 and three in 2013. All of them have been purchased with the road ready package. The whelen lights in the headlights have been going out. I have one car that IS having to get the lights replaced for the second time. Our dealer, jeff smith ford, IS saying that this IS not covered by warranty. The way the cars are designed the front bumper cover has to be removed to replace these bulbs. The whelen bulb IS over $400 along with the labor cost this could easily cost over $500. Ford says there IS not a problem with these lights but I disagree. Our sheriff?s department IS having the same problem. I just paid $640 to replace a headlight assembly on another car. it seems to me that there IS a problem and ford needs to fix this problem. vin: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system · Engine · Service brakes
Was driving the vehicle, check brake system light came on dashboard, then the brakes went out and would not help slow vehicle. Then smoke began to flow from under the hood of vehicle. Was able to slow vehicle with emergency brake and came to a stop. Opened the hood and saw entire top half of engine near firewall on fire. *tr
- Engine
The engine oil low pressure light came on after checking oil which was full went into limp mode causing vehicle not to run. *tr
- Power train
The vehicle started to have a clicking noise in right front tire area. The vehicle was taken to ford and a new right axle had to be replaced. The dealer stated it was locking the axle did not come out. *tr
- Power train
The vehicle hit a coyote sausing damage to the front bumper and transmission cooler all parts were replaced using ford parts the vehicle was serviced by ford then the transmission according to ford was damage after they serviced it and refilled the transmission they stated that it was driven and…
The vehicle hit a coyote sausing damage to the front bumper and transmission cooler all parts were replaced using ford parts the vehicle was serviced by ford then the transmission according to ford was damage after they serviced it and refilled the transmission they stated that it was driven and burned up the transmission the vehicle was taken to ford and returned by the local towing company on a roll back wrecker. *tr
- Power train
The right front axle splines wore out causing the vehicle not to lock in park after a new transmission was installed by ford. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. Driver did not realize receiver was not securely holding the seat belt and when involved in a collision resulting from police work was not secured and head hit the windshield, requiring stitches. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. Broken component also activated airbag malfunction indicator light. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seat-belt buckle receiver cover broke off under normal police use, exposing the internal components of the buckle receiver and preventing latching of the male end of the buckle into the receiver. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10235153For 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 affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- 10222788Some 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 of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
- 10173001In 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).
- 10163573Some 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 poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor speed control is determined to be the causal part, replacement of the electrical connector pigtail harness (14S411) to the blower motor speed control is also recommended to avoid repeat repairs. Use pigtail harness service part numbers 3U2Z-14S411-ZEA or CU2Z-14S411-FA, as both parts are interchangeable. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 5 for recommended splicing procedures.
- 10094586Supercedes 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 control system IS in recirculate mode and the vehicle IS heavily accelerated for an extended period. Whether and to what extent any customer or occupant of a 2011-2015 explorer vehicle experiences the exhaust odor will be affected by driving habits, weather and individual sensitivities. Follow each and every step of the tsb service procedure in procedure 1 to improve the condition.
- 10079013Paint peeling and/or rust around lock cylinder on liftgate or luggage compartment lid
- 10058616Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission
- 10057898Ford: 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.
- 10057834Ford: 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.
- 10056714Lincoln: 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 MKS, MKT livery, police interceptor sedan, interceptor utility.
- 10055325Ford: on certain police vehicles, the wattage of headlamp bulbs must meet certain bulb life and photometric requirements and would be replaced with phillips HIR2 ll and/or sylvania 9005 hl, if wattage IS different. Model 2013-2014 police sedan, utility.
- 10055312Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating.
- 10055039Ford: on some vehicles, failure to communicate, with an erratic climate control system, to heating ventilation air conditioning (hvac) module, IS due to water contamination and/or corrosion to wiring jumper connector on utility. Model 2013-2014 police utility/sedan.
- 10054975Ford: due to fuel vapor line not being connected properly (fully seated) to underside of fuel deliver module (fdm), which leads to carbon canister saturated with liquid fuel and a fuel odor, slow fill, or hesitation or stumble, occurs while driving. Model 2013 explorer, taurus, MKS, flex, MKT, fusion, MKZ, police interceptor, and sedan.
- 10054961Ford: due to excessive lube loss from ptu, or internal ptu failure, some trucks, will experience contamination or sludging of ptu lube, resulting in an increased internal lube temperature. Model 2011-2014 explorer, taurus sho.
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