Ford Offers New F-150 Pickup Truck for Police
Source Officer.com News
The Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced it will offer a Special Service Vehicle package for the 2016 F-150 to meet the needs of law enforcement.
Company officials said that since law enforcement makes up a large portion of Special Service Vehicle purchases, the addition of the F-150 will satisfy a complete range of police needs.
"We offer a whole family of police vehicles," Arie Groeneveld, Ford chief program engineer for police vehicles said. "Our lineup aims to fulfill the unique needs of law enforcement officers, and our F-150 Special Service Vehicle is an extension of that offering. This vehicle definitely lives up to its Built Ford Tough reputation."
The F-150 now joins the Expedition Special Service Vehicle, Special Service Police Sedan, Transit Prisoner Transport Vehicle, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility.
The new option for the truck will give police departments to ability to select a configuation that best suits its needs.
Available in XL trim for either F-150 SuperCrew or SuperCab configuration, police departments can select the package in a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain, along with the 5.0-liter V8 or high-torque 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine to ensure there is never a lack of power.
Since law enforcement work can get messy, the package replaces carpeting with easy-to-clean vinyl flooring and the rear seat is swapped out for a vinyl bench.
A high-output 240-amp alternator replaces the stock unit to accommodate for extended idle times and the standard 40/20/40 seats are replaced with 40/blank/40 seats. The center section has been removed to create more space for customization.
"Many officers need the extra space F-150 Special Service Vehicle offers," Stephen Tyler, Ford police marketing manager, said in a statement. "They can load the cargo box with equipment and still fit five people inside. Its utility is unmatched."
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