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2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Police Interceptor Sedan years?

Police Interceptor Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted38 complaints2013: 38 complaints2014: 5 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Police Interceptor Sedan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V530000SteeringAugust 28, 2017 · 253 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.

Consequence

If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.

2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan — common questions

Is the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Police Interceptor Sedan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Police Interceptor Sedan years to avoid are 2013. The cleanest record among Police Interceptor Sedan years belongs to 2017.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.