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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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4 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021587 · manufacturer campaign 21S43

24 September 2021

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2012–2013 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles that have had one (or both) of the rear wheel knuckle(s) replaced, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured by ZF.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect if it has had ball joints installed to replace the original bushings in the rear suspension. If so, the ball joints will be inspected. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle and toe link, as necessary.

10,405 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021438 · manufacturer campaign 21S32

16 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured by ZF.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and inspect the ball joints. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

56,917 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020524 · manufacturer campaign 20S62

3 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ball joints for the rear suspension toe links. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

32,095 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2017224 · manufacturer campaign 17S11

25 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and potential fracture. A fractured toe link would affect vehicle handling and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the toe links with revised parts.

21,577 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.