The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility has 2 recalls, both involving the rear suspension toe link, which can seize, bend, or fracture while driving and cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control.
One recall applies to vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, where soil conditions can pack into the toe link's attachment point, restricting its movement and eventually causing the link to crack. The other covers a seized outer ball joint on the same toe link, which can cause the link to break outright. Both failures produce the same result: the rear suspension loses its ability to keep the wheels properly aligned, and the vehicle can become unstable without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The ball joint connecting the rear suspension toe link can seize and break while driving, which could cause the vehicle to lose stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension ball joints and replace the rear suspension knuckle if the ball joint is damaged.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In certain vehicles in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, local soil can build up at the rear suspension toe link attachment point, restricting its movement and causing the link to bend and potentially crack. A broken toe link reduces steering control and increases crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the toe links with updated parts designed to prevent the soil buildup problem.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
