Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 17, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the second-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt(s) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Feb 20, 2026
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Visual System
High risk
Oct 24, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield glass may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, air bubbles could appear in the windshield glass. Safety Risk: Air bubbles in
Also affects: Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair, Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Structure
High risk
Oct 11, 2025
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and the hitch could detach from the vehicle. Note: Thi
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Other
High risk
Oct 11, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian alert system not to work properly. Note: This recall only affects hybrid electric vehicles. Safety Risk: A
Also affects: Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 22, 2025
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the body control module (BCM) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the trailer taillights may not work when towing a trailer.
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 8, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could als
Also affects: Lincoln Aviator, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Structure
High risk
May 23, 2025
Model years: 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate fro
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 14, 2025
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. Additionally, the second-row center seat belt anchor bolt and/or retracto
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Electrical
High risk
Sep 13, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the 12 V battery cable could become damaged by contact with the starter generator. If this happens, the cable could short circuit. Note: This recall onl
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Engine
High risk
Aug 12, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may wear and cause the engine to fail.
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 6, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S27 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-198) may not address all safety risks. As a result, a se
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Visual System
High risk
Apr 28, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the integrated computer screen (ICS) may not automatically turn on when the transmission is shifted to reverse. As a result, the rearview came
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 14, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2013
Issue: On certain vehicles that have had one (or both) of the rear wheel knuckle(s) replaced, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Jul 16, 2021
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Visual System
High risk
Jan 18, 2021
Model years: 2020
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the windshield washer fluid reservoir may have been filled with washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. This could reduce the dri
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Nov 3, 2020
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Jun 11, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Steering
High risk
Aug 30, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the steering gear heat shield fasteners may have an incorrect coating that could cause the heat shield to corrode and detach. This could expose the steering ge
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus), Ford Taurus
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Apr 25, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of th
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 19, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the turbocharger oil supply tube may have been improperly brazed. This could allow engine oil to leak and come in contact with hot surfaces, increasing the ris
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln Mkt
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Suspension
High risk
Apr 26, 2016
Model years: 2014
Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly welded rear suspension toe link. If the improperly welded toe link were to fracture while the vehicle is in motion, it could
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) — Fuel System
High risk
May 29, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack which could allow fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causin
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Fusion, Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus), Ford Taurus
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