2014 Ford POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Ford POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: co2 from exhaust entering into vehicles driver and passenger compartment. complaint from driver that it is making him sick..

2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

4 complaints

40%

• CO2 FROM EXHAUST ENTERING INTO VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. COMPLAINT FROM DRIVER THAT IT IS MAKING HIM SICK.
• REPORTING EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CABIN WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE AFTER REMOTE START AND AC DOES NOT RUN. SMELL IS ALSO NOTICEABLE DURING HIGHWAY OPERATION WITH AC IN RECIRCULATE, VEHICLE AS BUILT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH REAR AC. DURING STREET OPERATION SMELL IS NOT PRESENT IF AC IS IN FRESH AIR MODE, BUT B
• DURING A MORE THAN 1 HOUR DRIVE ON A TRIP, I WAS EXPOSED TO CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS THAT LED TO ME BEING RUSHED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM VIA AMBULANCE SUFFERING FROM SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CHEST PAIN, AND NEARLY PASSING OUT AT THE WHEEL. AT THE TIME I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY INTERCEPTOR UTILITY WAS NOT A

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CO2 FROM EXHAUST ENTERING INTO VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. COMPLAINT FROM DRIVER THAT IT IS MAKING HIM SICK.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

30%

• ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS EITHER PARKED OR MOVING. STEARING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ASISTANCE. HARD TO TURN WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO WHILE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) AFTER FINISHING A TURN STEERING STAYS IN THE DIRECTION STEERED AND DOES
• AT 33,000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) AFTER FINISHING A TURN STEERING STAYS IN THE DIRECTION STEERED AND DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY STRAIGHTEN OUT AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY CORRECT THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT ANY TIME.
• CONDITION STARTED AFTER TIRE ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT. WHILE IN MOTION AT 30 MPH OR HIGHER THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS UNCOMMANDED STEERING AND DELAYED RESPONSE TO COMMANDED STREERING INPUTS. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN A HIGH SPEED TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ANGLE AND THE ANGLE OF THE WHEELS DO NOT SEE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS EITHER PARKED OR MOVING. STEARING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ASISTANCE. HARD TO TURN WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO WHILE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) AFTER FINISHING A TURN STEERING STAYS IN THE DIRECTION STEERED AND DOES ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

20%

• PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON REGULAR POLICE PATROL. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY AND BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM A SPLIT AT THE BODY SIDE CONNECTION WHERE THE METAL IS CRIMPED TO THE RUBBER. THE DAMAGED HOSE IS IN
• DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT RUBBER BRAKE HOSE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BUBBLE. THE BUBBLE IS AT THE BODY SIDE CONNECTION WHERE THE METAL IS CRIMPED TO THE RUBBER. SECOND VEHICLE IN OUR FLEET TO EXHIBIT A PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE. PICTURES AND FAILED HOSE AVAILABLE IF

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON REGULAR POLICE PATROL. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY AND BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM A SPLIT AT THE BODY SIDE CONNECTION WHERE THE METAL IS CRIMPED TO THE RUBBER. THE DAMAGED HOSE IS IN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

10%

• THERE ARE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STANDING WITH THE ENGINE IDLING. THE FUMES ARE DRAWN IN THRU THE HEATER/AC VENTS. I CAN SMELL THIS AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD WERE IT MEETS THE COWL. I HAVE PUT A CO DETECTOR IN FRONT OF THE AC VENT AND GOTTEN READINGS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THERE ARE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STANDING WITH THE ENGINE IDLING. THE FUMES ARE DRAWN IN THRU THE HEATER/AC VENTS. I CAN SMELL THIS AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD WERE IT MEETS THE COWL. I HAVE PUT A CO DETECTOR IN FRONT OF THE AC VENT AND GOTTEN READINGS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: CO2 FROM EXHAUST ENTERING INTO VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. COMPLAINT FROM DRIVER THAT IT IS MAKING HIM SICK.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS EITHER PARKED OR MOVING. STEARING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ASISTANCE. HARD TO TURN WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO WHILE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) AFTER FINISHING A TURN STEERING STAYS IN THE DIRECTION STEERED AND DOES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON REGULAR POLICE PATROL. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY AND BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM A SPLIT AT THE BODY SIDE CONNECTION WHERE THE METAL IS CRIMPED TO THE RUBBER. THE DAMAGED HOSE IS IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THERE ARE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STANDING WITH THE ENGINE IDLING. THE FUMES ARE DRAWN IN THRU THE HEATER/AC VENTS. I CAN SMELL THIS AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD WERE IT MEETS THE COWL. I HAVE PUT A CO DETECTOR IN FRONT OF THE AC VENT AND GOTTEN READINGS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Ford POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT — Year Comparison

How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2016

9Excellent Reliability

2014

10Excellent Reliability

2013

14Excellent Reliability

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints: 10
Recalls: 0
Fire reports: 0
Crash reports: 0
Injury reports: 2
Segment avg: 80

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