Ford Recalling About 85,000 Explorer Police Vehicles Because of Potential for Engine Fire

The 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is unveiled during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago on Feb. 12, 2015. Andrew A. Nelles/AP Photo

Ford is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles because the engines may fail prematurely and possibly result in a fire.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the recall is for vehicles with model years 2020 to 2022 and have 3.3L hybrid or gas engines.