2015 Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 9. The most common issue is engine problems (57% of all complaints), specifically: this vehicle is used as a police vehicle. complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. inspection showed left exhaust manifold cracked. already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes..
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.8x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 4 of 4)
ENGINE
4 complaints- • THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.
- • THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.
- • THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES. THIS IS RELATED TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #'S 11072716 AND 11072719. FORD FLEET SERVICES HAS BEEN CONT
“THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT Service Intervals
IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2015 EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE. COMPLAINTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. INSPECTION SHOWED LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. ALREADY RECALLED FOR EXHAUST FUMES AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THIRD PARTY HOLES.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WERE LEAKING CAUSING DRIVER HEADACHES. NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING BANK 1 AND BANK 2 MANIFOLDS. VEHICLE IS A POLICE INTERCEPTOR AND HAS BEEN USED ON PATROL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 9
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