2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-06 · SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may coll
Power Train 2024-03-01 · SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. replacement of the bolt
Seat Belts 2024-02-19 · 23L06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2013-2019 model year explorer police interceptor vehicles - owner guide update
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Visibility:windshield 2023-01-10 · SSM 51291 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 new replacement windshield appliques/moldings and must be cut using a rotary tool
Power Train 2022-06-16 · SSM 50861 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission and built on 2-nov-2015 and through 1-feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0715,p0717,p0756 and/or p2701. this may be caused by the direct clutch cylinder/tone wheel (7f283) inadvertently
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-03-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 111,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer police intercept. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. the dealer performed an oil change and reprogrammed the computer; however, the failure recurred. the de…”
2019-01-16 · Unknown Or Other · 112,000 mi“exhaust manifolds were leaking causing driver headaches. needed to be repaired by replacing bank 1 and bank 2 manifolds. vehicle is a police interceptor and has been used on patrol.…”
2018-04-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 90,000 mi“vechile shifts down into first while driving steering wheel pops when turning and locks up…”
2018-02-14 · Engine · 155,000 mi“this vehicle is used as a police vehicle. complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. inspection showed exhaust manifold cracked. already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes. this is related to nhtsa complaint #'s 11072716 and 11072719. ford fleet services has been contacted and has assigned case # cas14109974. they h…”
2018-02-13 · Engine · 112,000 mi“this vehicle is used as a police vehicle. complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. inspection showed right exhaust manifold cracked. already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes.…”
2018-02-13 · Engine · 135,000 mi“this vehicle is used as a police vehicle. complaints of exhaust fumes in cabin. inspection showed left exhaust manifold cracked. already recalled for exhaust fumes and was inspected for third party holes.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.