Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V812000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V227000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility has two significant recalls concerning fuel system leaks and scattered complaints about steering and stability control. These issues suggest a moderate reliability, with some potential for repair concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel delivery module | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| electronic stability control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- transmission fluid change
- coolant system flush
- replace air filter
- rotate and balance tires
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel odor or leaks
- steering wheel play
- ESC warning light
- brake system noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.