NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

76

Active records

Recalls

157

Active records

TSBs

182

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

3

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Ford Police Interceptor Utility

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Condition issue

13,722

Operating state

8,993

Reporting mechanism

4,103

Steering behavior

3,580

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

3,486

Noise

2,991

Driver assistance issue

2,439

Smell

2,056

Engine behavior

1,869

Vibration/harshness

1,802

Performance issue

1,756

Safety restraint issue

1,672

Fluid issue

1,669

Thermal issue

1,573

Braking behavior

1,534

Access/entry issue

1,129

Safety restraint behavior

879

Ride/handling behavior

631

Lighting behavior

566

Electrical issue

516

Wiper/washer behavior

455

HVAC behavior

434

Infotainment behavior

377

Starting behavior

352

Powering on/off behavior

266

Recent change

264

Communication/network issue

25

Electrified system issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Aug 18, 2026


On my 2020 police interceptor through a no issue for the transmission, failing at early mileage, jerking in a drive and slamming gears when shifting and low gears, I believe the component is the CDF drum in the transmission, which is thousands of dollars to fix Ford offered to replace it under warranty, but the issue typically doesn’t arise until after warranty is expired

2022 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Aug 15, 2026


My check engine light has come on multiple times flashing and numerous issues with loss of power while driving. My vehicle will begin running rough and begin shaking while using the throttle. Prior to being made aware of this recall which describes the issues my vehicle is having perfectly, i took it to a Ford dealership to have it inspected. I replicated the issue in person for the mechanics and they never fixed it, charged me for bringing the vehicle in, and never notified me of this recall.…

2021 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Jul 31, 2026


Catalytic converter and it was confirmed by independent service center my car only has 88k miles There is a catalytic converter recall on year 2020 but Ford refuses to do a recall for the year 2021 and I have another car that have the same catalytic converter problem with only 84k miles and it’s also 2021 and Ford refuses to do any work on that one two I can provide the vin for the other one if requested

2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Jul 26, 2026


Purchased: ford explorer police vin:[XXX] From: Advanced auto recycling, 1375 west alameda avenue , denver Co 80223 . No bill of sale provided, only Nebraska title , odometer on dash shows (155.320) but title shows (174.388) miles . Suspected odometer fraud , A few days later, the person who sold it to me confirmed that the fraud had indeed taken place , title fraud , unlicensed sale . Day purchase: Thursday XXX Name seller : [XXX] Phone number : [XXX] Address: [XXX] Email: [XXX] I tried…

2020 FORD EXPLORER INTERCEPT HYBRID

Filed Apr 30, 2026


Driver was responding to a priority call with lights and siren going when the engine RPM's raced to approx 8,000 RPM's, engine lost forward movement and red triangle and stop safely now message turned on. Vehicle was moved to the side of the road and was disabled requiring a tow to Fleet. PCM codes P2884 and P2885 for Hybrid engine disconnect clutch faults were noted in PCM and vehicle was sent to dealer for diag/repairs on 4/27/26.

2020 FORD EXPLORER INTERCEPT HYBRID

Filed Apr 30, 2026


When the vehicle was started this morning, it sounded like it was chugging and did not wasn’t to stay on. Then when the driver went to drive, he got the notification on my dash to stop safely and the engine was disabled. The check engine light was on, as well as the battery light was on, and the warning light was on. PCM code P1A0C present. TSB 25-2447 applies but the vehicle has current software already installed as of 3/26/26. Ongoing issue with this and other Hybrid Ford Police Interceptor…

2016 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Mar 26, 2024


The contact stated that the Police Department owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while a Police Officer was attempting to drive the vehicle; however, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the Government mechanic who previously diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the steering rack had failed. The contact stated that two other Police Department vehicles had recently experienced the same failure with the steering rack. The…

2015 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Mar 14, 2022


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The dealer performed an oil change and reprogrammed the computer; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

2016 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Sep 10, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE RPMS INCREASING RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNAWARE IF THERE WAS ANY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ON AUGUST 25, 2020, WHILE SHIFTING GEAR TO REVERSE HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE…

2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

Filed Apr 13, 2019


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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.