Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Explorer Police Intercept | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 Explorer Police Intercept | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 Explorer Police Intercept | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Unknown or other19
- Structure11
- Engine8
- Steering3
- Power train3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Electrical system2
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the Explorer Police Intercept.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
NHTSA recalls