Tag: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle

  • Ford Offers Stealthier Appearance for the Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles

    2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle front viewFord is offering updates to its Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle, thus making it harder for the lawbreakers to recognizing the profile of the car in their rearview mirrors. The means by which this is done is the (already factory-installed) front interior visor light bar. This actually provides a stealth appearance for police patrol vehicles.

    There is another benefit of the interior visor light and it is the dark shade band at the top of the windshield, which has been replaced by clear glass when the light is ordered. As a result, this delivers better color visibility and brightness.

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    The new light comes with a limited warranty. In addition, when activated, it flashes bright – alternating red and blue bars through the top of the windshield. One can also program it to flash in red/red or blue/blue combinations.

    2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle interior visor light

    What is more, the new visor light includes bright-white “take down” and “scene” capabilities for better visibility. It can be also set to meet California Title 13 regulations, or it can be even programmed from full intensity down to 20 percent, thus delivering auto-dimming capability, too.

    At last, Stephen Tyler, who is the Ford police marketing manager for North American fleet, lease and remarketing operations, expressed an opinion about the innovation: “Today, agencies typically use aftermarket interior visor light bars that are somewhat bulky and can obstruct the field of vision – especially for taller officers. This extremely low-profile unit is fully integrated where the headliner and top of the windshield meet, for tremendously improved driver visibility versus aftermarket alternatives.”

    At the current moment, the interior visor light is now available to order as an option on the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. We are sure that it is a huge step forward in the development of utility vehicles that serve against crime.

    Source: Ford 

  • Ford Adds Surveillance Mode Technology to Police Interceptor Vehicles

    Ford is introducing to its 2014 Police Interceptor utility vehicles the surveillance mode technology. The award-winning mode was created with the goal to warn law enforcement officers of unexpected approaches from behind the vehicle. This exclusive feature will help protect law enforcement officers and military personnel around the globe. For this technology Ford has worked closely with InterMotive – a company based in Auburn, California, known for providing innovative vehicle control systems for various applications, including law enforcement.

    To go further into details, the surveillance mode technology utilizes the existing rearview camera and radar to detect a person approaching the vehicle from behind. Then, it automatically sounds a chime, rolls up the driver’s side window, lock all doors and flashes exterior lighting. The system can be also activated by the officer. In these cases it provides added situational awareness and a first line of defense from potential assailants.

    This technology is perfect for use, while officers write reports, monitor their in-car computer or radar and perform other tasks sitting in their vehicles. They will undoubtedly feel secure, because surveillance mode gives them an extra set of eyes to help protect against potential assailants.

    Another interesting fact around this technology is that it has earned the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive’s Award. The award was presented at NOBLE’s 38th Annual Conference and Exhibition.

    Source: Ford 

  • Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle Now With More Horsepower

    Ford-Police-Interceptor-THUMBFord has revealed its new vehicle created especially for the police agencies. Soon they will be able to order a Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle which will give them more power than ever: 365 horsepower (268 kW), thanks to the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine the machine is equipped with.

    The engine also generates 474 Nm (350 lb.-ft.) of torque and we have seen it already in the Police Interceptor sedan and Ford F-150 trucks. What is more, the new Police Interceptor utility vehicle is designed to meet the demand of increased equipment, pursuit-capable performance and handling.

    The 3.5-liter EcoBoost will offer best-in-class performance and excellent fuel economy. What this means is that the enforcement agencies will be ensured to have great levels of capability with no compromise.

    Ford’s Police Interceptor engine strategy provides a V6 lineup that outperforms the known V8 engines. The Police Interceptor sedan is offered with a choice of three powertrain options: a 3.5-liter V6 with front-wheel drive, 3.7-liter V6 with all-wheel drive and the powerhouse 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with all-wheel drive. These three units allow the police to choose the powerplant that best meets their patrol requirements.

    Source: Ford