AI Damage2019 Ford Explorer Police Intercept: common problems
The maker issued 51 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 51
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
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.
- Communication. Infotainment, telematics, antennas after body repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an…
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford…
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,…
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to…
- Certain 2013-2019 Model Year Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles - Owner Guide Update
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or…
In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass…
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be…
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on…
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely…
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a…
- Certain 2019 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine Catalytic…
Certain 2019 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that aggressive law enforcement driving…
- Some 2018-2023 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an…
Some 2018-2023 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the…
- Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, equipped with spotlights, require left and/or right…
Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, equipped with spotlights, require left and/or right windshield applique/moulding modification if these parts are replaced. Spotlight mounting holes are not present on…
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the…
Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÃÂÃÂÃÂî/LincolnWayÃÂÃÂÃÂî app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not…
- Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a…
Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in drive (D) or reverse (R). The vehicle may also exhibit a lack of engine…
- Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization,…
Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or…
NHTSA lists 51 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 51 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
NHTSA lists 51 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Explorer Police Intercept from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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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.