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2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Police Interceptor Utilit years?

Police Interceptor Utilit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted14 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 14 complaints2014: 10 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 9 complaints2017: 2 complaints
Police Interceptor Utilit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags150%
Seat Belts150%

Does the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS. THE CRUISER CAM VIDEO SHOWS A FRONTAL IMPACT AT ABOUT 35 MPH. WE REQUEST NHTSA TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · January 20, 2018 · crash

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 01/20/2018 AND SRS DID NOT ACTIVATE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT ACTIVATION OF SRS. THE CRUISER CAM VIDEO SHOWS A FRONTAL IMPACT AT ABOUT 35 MPH. WE REQUEST NHTSA TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 20, 2018 · crash

2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit — common questions

Is the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit reliable?

The record is thin — 2 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 Utilit have recalls?

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

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.