The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting vehicles with the 3.3L gas or hybrid engine, where worn connecting rod bearings can cause the engine to fail suddenly, cutting power to the wheels or starting a fire.
On the restraint side, second-row outboard seatbelt anchor bolts may be loose or absent, meaning the belt can pull free from its mounting point in a crash and leave a rear passenger without meaningful protection. Two recalls affect visibility. On vehicles with the 12.1-inch integrated computer screen, the display may not wake up when the transmission shifts into reverse, leaving the driver with no rearview camera image while backing up. In a separate issue, the windshield washer fluid reservoir on a small number of vehicles was filled with fluid contaminated with brake fluid, which can degrade the washer system and leave the windshield streaked or impossible to clear, blocking the driver's forward view.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the second-row outboard seat belt anchors may be loose or missing, which could cause the seat belt to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the seat belt anchor bolts and install, tighten, or replace them as needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connecting rod bearings in the engine may wear down, causing the engine to fail.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a repair plan and will mail you instructions. Meanwhile, stop the engine immediately if you hear unusual noises, see smoke, or notice power loss.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated computer screen may fail to turn on automatically when shifting into reverse, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying while backing up.
What the fix does
Ford will mail instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership for a software update to the integrated computer screen.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield washer reservoir may contain brake fluid mixed with washer fluid. This prevents the windshield from clearing properly and damages the wiper and washer system.
What the fix does
A dealer will flush the washer system, replace the washer bottle neck, pump assembly, fluid level sensor, and wiper blades, then inspect and repair paint and exterior components as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
