2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor: 1 recall, 6 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #16V621000 · 2016 · 77,502 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford taurus police interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (pem) May overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Why it matters: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pem part number and replace the fuel pem, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor has 6 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 3 Taurus Police Interceptor model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 4). Complaints peaked in 2018 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 114,454 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (6 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor problems?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (2), engine (1), exterior lights (1).
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