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 0.1x the segment average of 80. 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
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
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
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
“VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
1 complaints- • VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP
“VECHILE SHIFTS DOWN INTO FIRST WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN TURNING AND LOCKS UP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • 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.
“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.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
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
- 80
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