AI DamageFord Explorer Police Intercept: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ford Explorer Police Intercept across 8 model years: 0 owner complaints and 153 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 118 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2020-2023 Aviator and 2020-2024 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a…
- Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative,…
- 2020-2026 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may require level III ballistic panels to be replaced due to…
- On 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, customers may desire modifications that require…
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicles Engine Block Breaches This…
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and…
- 2020 Model Year Explorer and Explorer Police Interceptor - Utility Equipped with a 3.3L Engine Replace…
- On 2020-2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, customers may desire modifications that require…
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicles Engine Block Breaches
- In some of the affected vehicles, one or both of the catalytic converters may develop outer cracks or…
- Some 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various…
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.