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2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Police Interceptor Utility.

The 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility takes 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Model year2025202320222020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 66.9 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.3 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)Lubricate with clean engine oil. 7.4 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsLeft side followed by the right side.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 30.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug12.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug12.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-594
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-520
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201; Rear: 0.413
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: 0.0003; Rear: 0.001
Maximum Rotor RunoutRotor Installed: 0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°66 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1, 2, & 4-76 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°24 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 2 turns., Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 180°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 45°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.415 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step2: 180°. Side Bolts: Step 1: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. Support & race Bolts: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 225°20 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-9 & 11-1415 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Police Interceptor Utility take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.