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turbo2ltr hey man. I need one of these but don't want to buy a used beat up patrol issued explorer. Where can I either buy a brand new one or one with very little mileage? Ford restricts these to fleet only purchases brand new from the dealer. I'm also open to the Chevy if needed. I'm a fellow ham so I need one. Any suggestions? Thanks buddy. 73s
It's not easy by any means. I was looking for a long time doing google searches for them. And when I found one, I had to be willing to fly there and drive back. The dealer that had mine had them listed on ebay as well as a few other car sites. Here's one with 10k on it. Looks familiar.. lol. www.carfax.com/Used-Ford-Explorer-Police-Interceptor_t5694#vdp=1FM5K8AR1GGC37590
I work for an uplifting company and we have worked with a lot of these. I can assure you that your seats do not flip up, not even on the higher PI models. there is a lot of cold steel under those seats for the 75mph rear collision rating.
I dont understand why people think you talk too much. I'd prefer someone explain every little thing than me get something that's not worth the trouble. Thank you for your video, i might just get one when i have the money. Much appreciated
7 years later and this still helped me, thank you for the video! i'm looking for all the information i can on these vehicles and you were very informative!
I wish you could still get a column shifter on civilian models. I really hate that huge center console that takes up soo much space! You really notice it on all the tiny modern cars that should utilize space saving as much as possible.
One of the reasons I did the dashcam install video is because I want the dashcam footage so I can show people this isn't the case. Does it happen some times? Sure. But the majority don't care.
brayden valerio I tend to agree with you. We have at least one or two people in our small town I live in that have old interceptor crown Vic's and have put antennas onto the roof. I'm sure that they don't have enough equipment to make use of 4 antennas. Some people just like to look like cops I guess. Whatever floats their boat. It's very easy to spot police impersonator vehicles, and a little brake check will test their authority, or lack thereof.
MrVirobot I drive a giant dodge ram 2500 turbo diesel with antennas and lights all over it. no worries my 5" stainless stack let's people know I'm not a cop lol
This explorer PI is actually a explorer sport with a 3.7L NA engine. It has heavy duty transmission, suspension, AC. The AWD system has a liquid cooling system. You $50K MDX SHAWD will overheat. This one won‘t. Try to find a new mid size SUV with 300+ HP and AWD for $25~26K before making ignorant comments.
It is what it is, a police vehicle designed for POLICE work. If all these things annoy you, I don't understand why you bought it. You bought a heavy duty suspension (not available on the commercial model) heavy duty transmission, brakes, electrical system and a host of other things that frankly I'd love to have on one.The problem is when most of these departments get rid of these vehicles, they are pretty well used up.
The reason for the rear hatch having a button... because they usually keep their heavy gear back there. Which might consist of an AR, Ammo, medical equipment, reports, etc. So to keep it more secure, it has to have an extra deliberate step to get that door opened so someone standing behind the vehicle while the Officer is in the car can't just open it up real quick on them and gain access. You did buy a Police vehicle that was designed for Police use, not civilian use.
Hey bud. I'm really shocked that people are giving you so much shit about the "Umms". Honestly, I thought you shared a bunch of helpful info, I got value from your video, and the people who didn't don't have to be so rude in their "feedback". Coming from someone who hates public speaking, I feel you XD Don't let them get you down, man. Keep up the content.
Jesus Christ. You're whining about all the shit that specifically makes this vehicle an Interceptor. Why don't you just buy the soccer mom version like you want and put wheels and badging on it?
So why would you buy the police model which has a lot less options than a civilian and then whine about it not having options. It doesn't make sense to me.
Your speedometer might be "certified calibration" but that means nothing unless it has been inspected and certified by a third party company once or twice a year. Thats what it means by certified calibration. It allows police officers to ticket people for speeding by "pacing" their speed. The only way you would win the ticket is if they do not have it annually certified by a third party compamy
Why are you complaining about the aggressive downshifting? That was designed for police pursuits, not good gas mileage. Are you a 'wanna-be' who wants to drive around making people think you are a cop? Why would you seek out a police version rather than a standard model?
civilian denotes those who are not part of the armed forces, cops are civilians / citizens just as much as anyone else who isn't military. people keep telling them they are the same as a military force, they will keep acting like a military force. disgusting.
All of the things you dont like are defeating the COOLNESS of having an interceptor. Before my 9C1 went out of style, nobody got in my way or passed me. They would come flying up beside me to pass then see the 9C1 stuff then back off. I had been cought in speed traps just to be waved through. I still have the car. It will be 21 years old soon and I have put very little money into it as far as maintenance goes. The LT1 engine still runs like a bat out of hell and I love those power shifts. I hope you learn to enjoy yours. Im sure you will in time. 73, W3CV
Gotta love the old Caprice! They're still selling them to a few agencies in the states, I've heard they've got them in Iliinois. They're built off of the Holden Caprice platform and imported with the 6.0 v8. I hear they're pretty ballsy, and the brakes are mind melting!
I might try and find the Holden one of these days. Mine is actually am Impala SS 1996 without the fancy looking stuff. I also have a 1995 9c1 Caprice. I put a 96 Corvette 4 bolt main stroker in it with a Scat rotating assembly and really big cam and a pair of Trick Flow heads on it. Also new springs and 3.73:1 posi rebuild. Lots of fun. Greetings from Ody Slim
If the rear hatch has a keyhole (bless Ford for that), why not just use the key to open it if you've locked it and want to open it again? Does every blooming thing have to be remote-controlled?
I own 3 police interceptors a 2005 crown Vic,2012 Dodge Charger and a 2013 ford utility…love all 3 very much,i repainted all three to their original colors…o replaced all three the interiors with civilian seats…love driving them around,paid cash for all 3s.so no car payments I strongly hate car payments….it can get annoying at times strangers are ringing your door bell to see if the cars are for sale..I know they are fleet vehicles so I don’t expect much but rehability,comfort,climate control..
have you had to take out the plastic hard seats in the 2nd row before? I have a 2016 just like the one in this video and not sure if it's possible or not
The for those asking about the police interceptor badge. It means nothing. You can not get in trouble for it. It is just a model of a car. And some of the options that are in the video may not apply to all Interceptor Utilities. I have a 2016 and my rear seats are cloth, even though we ordered vinyl. It has keyless entry. And the back up camera is displayed in the radio. There is an option for it to display in the rear view mirror. Some have carpet, some don't. Also Gas mileage SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It only has a 13 gallon tank, and you get about 15-20 MPG. But mine is an EcoBoost, and I don't pay for the gas, but if you are in an area with gas stations few and far between, watch out.
So. basically, other than the more aggressive shift points, the only changes for the cop version are things that would be annoying or undesirable for civilian use. Guess it's not quite the old days anymore, where you could count on the cop version to have engine and chassis upgrades that would make it better than the best civilian version (obvious example being the Crown Victoria P71 with more power and a higher speed governor, but the old Caprice 9C1 had the Impala SS/detuned Corvette engine and apparently some additional chassis stiffening that the Impala SS didn't have).
No the Utility has a stainless steel (IIRC) frame stiffener added post manufacture, it has a beefed up electrical and cooling system, mine has dual air, don't know if it's a civi option or not, bunch of little things here and there.
My girlfriends Ford SUV is a former sheriff's office one, and when I was cleaning the stowaway plastic and took it out, found a few live hollow point 9mm rounds.
Yes we all get that I say umm a lot. No need to have every other comment complaining about it. My later videos I started editing them out. FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ No I'm not a cop. Yes there is a reason I purchased this vehicle: because it was cheap, and it had room for ham radios. No I am not trying to impersonate the police. No I am not complaining about the quirks (they have all been remedied in the next video) Yes I am very happy with the vehicle No a retail Explorer would not have been better as it has no room for radios. Yes it's cheaper than a regular explorer. I paid $24,500. Base explorers start at $32k Yes I could talk slower and say more uhhhs. But do you really want me to do that? Yes I understand why these quirks/features are there. You don't need to explain it. I'm merely pointing them out to people that may not know they were there if they bought the vehicle. No it does not have ballistic panels. But it is an available option. No I will not put a pushbar, or teardrop lights on it. I have no need for either.
turbo2ltr I've finished reporting everyone I could who was harassing you about the whole umm thing. Hopefully they will be banned from TH-cam and fined 400 dollars. Your welcome.
The lever used to fold down the back seat also lifts the rear up as displayed on the plastic diagram. Once you fold the seat down, lift the lever one more time, all the way up and the back will raise up
I had a p71 interceptor crown Victoria back I the day. Loved that car,got a great deal on it. All the suspension work made it handle great, really hugged the road, the head work made it haul ass too. Only reason I got rid of mine is I was getting pulled over about 2 times a week. I wish I could pick one of those up. I see older crown Vic's everywhere for cheap but never see any of those. Hook up an exhaust or straight pipe that , you'll be smoking hemi's all day
I have same ride, mine is 2014 though. Same color n same look, mine has a grill on the front! It hauls serious ass, I don't put my foot in the pedal much but this ride will get up n go, man. Has 140k miles. I take care of it, I drive my other car more cause I don't wanna beat it up n rack up too many miles. But it is nice to have. Neighbors think I am a cop lol. Was people breaking into cars around here, I got this fker n no ones car has been broken into since. I guess its a good thing. I mean the plates should tell anyone I am not a cop, but alot think I am lol. My Dad and my Mom both were State Cops when I was growing up, just something I didn't wanna pursue at all. Not me. But anyway, good to know things I didn't know about this ride, thanks a million!
While posting my other comments I felt that I needed to say this, (turbo) I will try to convey my opinion quickly,😂😂😂. All seriousness, I don't know if anyone is a Reserve, Auxiliary or Full time law enforcement personal. But I wanted to convey something that happened about 78 miles from my city of residence. For anyone who has or is thinking about purchasing a unmarked Police package vehicle. Please think about this too before you do, if you are reserve, Auxiliary and full time Police/ law enforcement then you have more than likely been informed. But just the appearance of a police unit comes with extreme dangers. Police now are being shot and killed just seating inside a parked marked unit, or people are stalking and following police to their homes, taken pop shots from a distance and getting away. So please don't just think that it's cool to have a police package unit, but it's a dangerous profession that has life and death decisions and actions. Thank Turbo for the platform for discussion, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable life. 👍🏽👍🏽
People rarely notice. Especially people in front of or behind. It seems the wheels give people pause more than anything, which you cant see unless you are next to. And even still, it doesn't look like any of the local PDs so people go flying by all the time. Unless the sun is pointing into the windshield and reflecting off the visor light, you can barely see the lights in the front and definitely can't see anything in the back.
All ford interceptors have keyless entry whether its enabled or not. If yours does not have it enable it with forscan, buy a cheap fob off amazon. Easyist thing in the world
you can contact ford customer service techs and send them the VIN and registration to prove you're the owner and they'll sent you a set of key fob. not cheap but an option for factory fob if that's a sticking point
The reason behind the timed hatch is because that’s where the officers keep their ARs when needed the most, so some random person doesn’t open your hatch because you forgot to lock your vehicle and takes it
From the up fitting side, the rear seats don’t have the option of flipping forward all the way. Just because when people like me are up fitting all the police equipment, the front partition takes up all the room the seat would need to flip forward. And the rear hatch is timed for weapons and gear, and is more of a redundancy as we usually install a timed gun lock for either an AR or 870.
I’m really not understanding all the dislikes and hate on the way the dude talked. It was a video from a dude with not many subscribers that blew up give him a break
It is a darn shame that "civilians" are not able to check a box and order a Ford Police Interceptor for private use. They have a lot of "heavy duty" equipment that would help the vehicle last a lot longer than a typical retail version.
I am pretty sure They used to allow you to order parts of the police package on a civilian model back in the day. Nowadays they have gotten rid of a la carte options and you have to order everything as an option group...so i guess you cant do it anymore.
An FYI, you're actually lucky to NOT have keyless entry. Its quickly becoming the easiest and fastest method to steal contents of vehicles and even the entire vehicle itself. Anyone out and about should always lock thier car with the interior button and NOT use thier remote. To return to the vehicle you could then use your remote and drive away. Thieves have been known to park in common areas with code readers (cheap and readily accessible) to copy your remote's code as you lock your car. They watch you leave, then play-back your code. Easy peasey :)
Man, people are such assholes. Most of them have probably never even uploaded a video to YT. I thought your video was very informative and that you did a great job. Thanks for uploading.
My brother bought a 2016 Ford Explorer police interceptor and then two months later was told to move to japan so now I have a police interceptor and it has over 117k miles on it and it still runs and drive like new and i like it more than my other explorer (it was a xlt) it gets up and goes quicker I don’t have to worry about people making messes in the back seat there is loads of room in the trunk and I agree with a lot of the issues you have granted I just put in an aftermarket centre console the one good thing tho Is on road trips people seem to not want to go slow in the left lane
Thinking about getting a 2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with 130k miles on it. Not sure whether or not to get it I'd think it would be good for another 100k miles.
That`s what I don`t understand, buys a Police model and then complains. Hello...that vehicles was not made for civilians or camping trips and yes the back seat is bolted down so you can`t fold it forwards cuz it`s to carry prisoners in the back.
The thing your pointing too saying "No Cup holders" thats not a cup holder, its where the rear Heat/AC controls go, they run off 2 seperatw systems. Your cupholders are in the doors. & most do come with door remotes, everyone we've gotten usually comes with 3-4 fobs, the rear tailgate is easy to reprogram if you dont like the feature, & you can take out bolts under the rear seat & connect the tension wire, that will let the seats fold up
The hatch lock is because of having weapons in the back. You can add keyless aftermarket or from the dealer. You can add an aftermarket media input made by PAC. As far as the seats in the rear, they won't fold because of the rear sway bar. You can also take the right rear panel out and access a power point to add a power inverter. I believe it is an 80 amp power point.
Almost 100K views in 3 months. Great hook for people to view. And what would you expect from a police vehicle. It's not a civilian model. But a civilian model will never keep up with this CUV. It's faster on side streets, alleys and stop light, turn right turn left chases. Again....IT'S A POLICE VEHICLE. Trust me you will love it. If you don't need the creature comforts of a civilian model. The suspension alone will sell the car to you.
You can activate keyless entry option with a Bluetooth obd 2 diagnostic tool and forscan. I just got it worked a few days ago when I got my Taurus interceptor for just around $200 with brand new 5 button key fob ($100) and also enabled remote engine start. If you just want keyless entry, you can do it with around $100 including the key fob
turbo2ltr here's the link: www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=19344&sid=785eeda4aa36b13785fa72c82d045f9e the keyless entry and most of the remote start function has already built in, for the police version we just need to buy a $20 hood switch/sensor, it's a 10sec installation, just switch out the dummy switch in the police version. The page doesn't have the code for the explorer but when you buy the hood switch it actually says it's for explorer, so it's somewhere and it should be easy to find, the page does have the code for keyless entry tho.
I'd buy one for the performance, and AWD alone. I like the column shift which creates more interior room. They come equipped with a performance PCM, heavy duty cooling system, suspension, brakes, and even hubs. And they haul ass for how big they are. All interceptor speedos and cruise control are off 1mph. Not sure why.
"It tends to downshift too much" Again, the PCM calibration is adjusted for aggressive driving. Short shifts, downshifts for faster acceleration and all that
You got lucky finding one with cruise control. My 2011 Crown Vic P71 didn't. Will probably put in an aftermarket one in the spring. Also, the rear doors have no interior trim, just blank panels (for obvious reasons). Just another thing that people who want to buy police interceptors should consider. A lot of naysayers love to get on their soapbox and preach that people who own PI's are pretentious cop wannabes, but it goes beyond that. They're cheap to buy, relatively easy to maintain, and have noticeably more pep under the hood compared civilian counterparts, but be aware that you're not getting any frills whatsoever. But no frills means less things that can break, so there's a silver lining. Also be aware that the suspension is stiffer on PI's, so the ride won't be as nice. If you're willing to accept these caveats, there's no reason you shouldn't get one. He'll, I owned a Benz before the Crown Vic and I like this better!
You should also be aware that the vehicle is not equipped with a chip transponder making it very easy to steal the vehicle. Based on the key you just shown its using Fords old 9 wafer sidebar ignition lock. This means it's very easy to pick the door locks and rip the ignition sidebar over to start the vehicle.
u work on these vehicles everyday so I really don't care about what you think you might know but if you really want to know about the secrets of those vehicles let me know. I just wanted to say that you got the best color of the Ford Police Package, Love That Color
I really like my interceptor. Handles nice, stops nice, cargo space, easy to clean. 0-60 in 8s. 3.7 liter. Really high crash ratings. Super sturdy. A lot of upgraded performance features from the stock model. Fun to drive. I got one with the media function working. I like how simple the car is. I have an after market center console. When shopping for one you really have to look it over and test the features. Every car is different. Some still have a battering ram. Some are missing seatbelts. Missing media functions. I'm putting in a Viper security system on my second one. Thieves target these cars, be warned. The first one I had was stolen.
I really wanted to watch this video, but between your rambling and excessive use of pauses and filler words made it too irritating. Hopefully you'll take it as constructive criticism.
*go to the dealer and check and see if that one came with the keyless entry most times everything is there and all you have to do is get the fob and have it programmed for that vehicle and then you're golden, a friend of mine bought one of these that even had remote start back in it too and all he had to do was buy the new fobs for it*
yeah i watched all of the followups and updates and the only precaution is that splice into the light in the headliner with just electrical tape on it. it would have been safer to cut it splice it together with solder and then heat shrink it all together.
You can easily program a replacement key fob to open the car doors and lock them. You could even get a viper alarm that has auto start and tracks your vehicle.
Fun car to drive on #EVOC course. Yes, it smokes #CrownVicroriaPoliceInterceptoptors because of the AWD . It handles much better on turns , gearbox seems to have 2 modes, regular driving & “ pursuit “ mode where it downshifting really quickly.
The difference between the speedo and the digi-speedo is across the board. My old 15 Fusion was about 2-3 MPH off between the two, so i just stayed with the digital.
Just doesn't know when to shut up and get to the point. Don't lose your day job.
Some very successful people that don't speak up to your standard.
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Maybe you should tell them to quit their day job.
turbo2ltr hey man. I need one of these but don't want to buy a used beat up patrol issued explorer.
Where can I either buy a brand new one or one with very little mileage? Ford restricts these to fleet only purchases brand new from the dealer. I'm also open to the Chevy if needed. I'm a fellow ham so I need one. Any suggestions? Thanks buddy.
73s
It's not easy by any means. I was looking for a long time doing google searches for them. And when I found one, I had to be willing to fly there and drive back. The dealer that had mine had them listed on ebay as well as a few other car sites.
Here's one with 10k on it. Looks familiar.. lol. www.carfax.com/Used-Ford-Explorer-Police-Interceptor_t5694#vdp=1FM5K8AR1GGC37590
Next video try writing and rehearsing what you want to say , i could only last to min 4...
michael Scott lmaoooooooooooo
I work for an uplifting company and we have worked with a lot of these. I can assure you that your seats do not flip up, not even on the higher PI models. there is a lot of cold steel under those seats for the 75mph rear collision rating.
I dont understand why people think you talk too much. I'd prefer someone explain every little thing than me get something that's not worth the trouble. Thank you for your video, i might just get one when i have the money. Much appreciated
7 years later and this still helped me, thank you for the video! i'm looking for all the information i can on these vehicles and you were very informative!
Everything you dislike about this car I love. No fob (keys are better), the trunk has a key also, the column shifter.
I wish you could still get a column shifter on civilian models. I really hate that huge center console that takes up soo much space! You really notice it on all the tiny modern cars that should utilize space saving as much as possible.
I think the back door / trunk ,45 sec thing is kinda of cool,obviously the cops had weapons or something ,in the back and that is a safety feature
and the biggest problem of all, everyone around you goes 10 under the speed limit because they think you're a cop
One of the reasons I did the dashcam install video is because I want the dashcam footage so I can show people this isn't the case. Does it happen some times? Sure. But the majority don't care.
brayden valerio yea he gets his rocks off when people think he is a cop in this shit box
brayden valerio I tend to agree with you. We have at least one or two people in our small town I live in that have old interceptor crown Vic's and have put antennas onto the roof. I'm sure that they don't have enough equipment to make use of 4 antennas. Some people just like to look like cops I guess.
Whatever floats their boat. It's very easy to spot police impersonator vehicles, and a little brake check will test their authority, or lack thereof.
MrVirobot I drive a giant dodge ram 2500 turbo diesel with antennas and lights all over it. no worries my 5" stainless stack let's people know I'm not a cop lol
DON'T FORGET IT IS ABOUT 30 LABOR HOURS TO CHANGE THE WATER PUMP, WHEN IT FAILS!!!!!!! NICE ENGINEERING JOB THERE FORD.
This explorer PI is actually a explorer sport with a 3.7L NA engine. It has heavy duty transmission, suspension, AC. The AWD system has a liquid cooling system. You $50K MDX SHAWD will overheat. This one won‘t. Try to find a new mid size SUV with 300+ HP and AWD for $25~26K before making ignorant comments.
The twin turbo version is equivalent to the Sport model. The 3.7 is standard
Buys a car designed for law enforcement, complains about all the features specifically designed into the car to benefit law enforcement officers...
Comments on a video without reading the description...
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Ope he got ya there😂
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It is what it is, a police vehicle designed for POLICE work. If all these things annoy you, I don't understand why you bought it. You bought a heavy duty suspension (not available on the commercial model) heavy duty transmission, brakes, electrical system and a host of other things that frankly I'd love to have on one.The problem is when most of these departments get rid of these vehicles, they are pretty well used up.
That's why I bought it (almost) new. Also read the description for more info.
I'll stick with the "civilian" models, thanks.
Here's an idea, don't buy a cop car so you don't have to complain about it.
The "unlock button" is a special feature of this police model. Although annoying, it gives the cops some exercise to work off the donuts.
The reason for the rear hatch having a button... because they usually keep their heavy gear back there. Which might consist of an AR, Ammo, medical equipment, reports, etc. So to keep it more secure, it has to have an extra deliberate step to get that door opened so someone standing behind the vehicle while the Officer is in the car can't just open it up real quick on them and gain access. You did buy a Police vehicle that was designed for Police use, not civilian use.
I liked the video the umms don't bother me just needs to be a bit faster paced entirely on the topic 👍
Hey bud. I'm really shocked that people are giving you so much shit about the "Umms". Honestly, I thought you shared a bunch of helpful info, I got value from your video, and the people who didn't don't have to be so rude in their "feedback".
Coming from someone who hates public speaking, I feel you XD Don't let them get you down, man. Keep up the content.
Thanks man!
Jesus Christ. You're whining about all the shit that specifically makes this vehicle an Interceptor. Why don't you just buy the soccer mom version like you want and put wheels and badging on it?
Why don't you stop whining and read the description to find out.
turbo2ltr Because I use TH-cam to watch videos. If I wanted to read a fucking story I'd buy another book.
So why would you buy the police model which has a lot less options than a civilian and then whine about it not having options. It doesn't make sense to me.
He thought is better than the crown Vics but it’s not
Your speedometer might be "certified calibration" but that means nothing unless it has been inspected and certified by a third party company once or twice a year. Thats what it means by certified calibration. It allows police officers to ticket people for speeding by "pacing" their speed. The only way you would win the ticket is if they do not have it annually certified by a third party compamy
Dude your griping about things that you find annoying then buy a civilian model, yikes
Read the description.
Why are you complaining about the aggressive downshifting? That was designed for police pursuits, not good gas mileage. Are you a 'wanna-be' who wants to drive around making people think you are a cop? Why would you seek out a police version rather than a standard model?
I/we are not civilians. Citizens. this is not a militarized zone
A police officer is a citizen too, "civilian" denotes those who are not a part of the armed services or police force.
civilian denotes those who are not part of the armed forces, cops are civilians / citizens just as much as anyone else who isn't military. people keep telling them they are the same as a military force, they will keep acting like a military force. disgusting.
All of the things you dont like are defeating the COOLNESS of having an interceptor.
Before my 9C1 went out of style, nobody got in my way or passed me. They would come
flying up beside me to pass then see the 9C1 stuff then back off. I had been cought in speed traps just to be waved through. I still have the car. It will be 21 years old soon
and I have put very little money into it as far as maintenance goes. The LT1 engine still runs like a bat out of hell and I love those power shifts. I hope you learn to enjoy yours. Im
sure you will in time. 73, W3CV
Gotta love the old Caprice! They're still selling them to a few agencies in the states, I've heard they've got them in Iliinois. They're built off of the Holden Caprice platform and imported with the 6.0 v8. I hear they're pretty ballsy, and the brakes are mind melting!
I might try and find the Holden one of these days. Mine is actually
am Impala SS 1996 without the fancy looking stuff. I also have a
1995 9c1 Caprice. I put a 96 Corvette 4 bolt main stroker in it with
a Scat rotating assembly and really big cam and a pair of Trick
Flow heads on it. Also new springs and 3.73:1 posi rebuild. Lots of fun.
Greetings from Ody Slim
@Mournful3ch0. Yes, the Caprice is imported from Australia, which is fine. They're a bit hard to find but they're awesome cars and flat out haul ass !
If the rear hatch has a keyhole (bless Ford for that), why not just use the key to open it if you've locked it and want to open it again? Does every blooming thing have to be remote-controlled?
Enjoyed the video! Don't listen to all the negative comments. Can't wait to see what you did to it in the follow up videos.
I own 3 police interceptors a 2005 crown Vic,2012 Dodge Charger and a 2013 ford utility…love all 3 very much,i repainted all three to their original colors…o replaced all three the interiors with civilian seats…love driving them around,paid cash for all 3s.so no car payments I strongly hate car payments….it can get annoying at times strangers are ringing your door bell to see if the cars are for sale..I know they are fleet vehicles so I don’t expect much but rehability,comfort,climate control..
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have you had to take out the plastic hard seats in the 2nd row before? I have a 2016 just like the one in this video and not sure if it's possible or not
You bought a vehicle with maxed out acceleration profiles and you're surprised it drops 3 gears to make power?
love the steel wheels and lowered suspension on ppvs...
You CAN get a keyless entry fob for it. If you sweet talk the right guy at the parts department, you can get the fob with the trunk release on it.
No sweet taking needed. Just asked for it. (See second video)
Yes, so someone doesn't jack my rifle or nvgs out of the back. I love that feature.
The for those asking about the police interceptor badge. It means nothing. You can not get in trouble for it. It is just a model of a car. And some of the options that are in the video may not apply to all Interceptor Utilities. I have a 2016 and my rear seats are cloth, even though we ordered vinyl. It has keyless entry. And the back up camera is displayed in the radio. There is an option for it to display in the rear view mirror. Some have carpet, some don't.
Also Gas mileage SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It only has a 13 gallon tank, and you get about 15-20 MPG. But mine is an EcoBoost, and I don't pay for the gas, but if you are in an area with gas stations few and far between, watch out.
Well we found where your rear vinyl seats went. lol
So. basically, other than the more aggressive shift points, the only changes for the cop version are things that would be annoying or undesirable for civilian use. Guess it's not quite the old days anymore, where you could count on the cop version to have engine and chassis upgrades that would make it better than the best civilian version (obvious example being the Crown Victoria P71 with more power and a higher speed governor, but the old Caprice 9C1 had the Impala SS/detuned Corvette engine and apparently some additional chassis stiffening that the Impala SS didn't have).
No the Utility has a stainless steel (IIRC) frame stiffener added post manufacture, it has a beefed up electrical and cooling system, mine has dual air, don't know if it's a civi option or not, bunch of little things here and there.
My girlfriends Ford SUV is a former sheriff's office one, and when I was cleaning the stowaway plastic and took it out, found a few live hollow point 9mm rounds.
Yes we all get that I say umm a lot. No need to have every other comment complaining about it. My later videos I started editing them out.
FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ - FAQ
No I'm not a cop.
Yes there is a reason I purchased this vehicle: because it was cheap, and it had room for ham radios.
No I am not trying to impersonate the police.
No I am not complaining about the quirks (they have all been remedied in the next video)
Yes I am very happy with the vehicle
No a retail Explorer would not have been better as it has no room for radios.
Yes it's cheaper than a regular explorer. I paid $24,500. Base explorers start at $32k
Yes I could talk slower and say more uhhhs. But do you really want me to do that?
Yes I understand why these quirks/features are there. You don't need to explain it. I'm merely pointing them out to people that may not know they were there if they bought the vehicle.
No it does not have ballistic panels. But it is an available option.
No I will not put a pushbar, or teardrop lights on it. I have no need for either.
Lunkhead Jones
turbo2ltr I've finished reporting everyone I could who was harassing you about the whole umm thing. Hopefully they will be banned from TH-cam and fined 400 dollars. Your welcome.
Niko Bellic ASMR aren't you just a helpful little thing?!
The lever used to fold down the back seat also lifts the rear up as displayed on the plastic diagram. Once you fold the seat down, lift the lever one more time, all the way up and the back will raise up
The strap is there so if you had a third row and someone was sitting there, they could do it themselves
Nope, they bolt them down on the interceptor.
Why is everyone going so hard and the comments and shit talking? Damn guys the video was fine. Dont blame him
well I do say ummm a lot.. lol. But thanks! :)
I had a p71 interceptor crown Victoria back I the day. Loved that car,got a great deal on it. All the suspension work made it handle great, really hugged the road, the head work made it haul ass too. Only reason I got rid of mine is I was getting pulled over about 2 times a week. I wish I could pick one of those up. I see older crown Vic's everywhere for cheap but never see any of those. Hook up an exhaust or straight pipe that , you'll be smoking hemi's all day
wow ppl are so rude in the comments, if you dont like it move on, no need to be nasty he tried atleast...
These are the only videos of this type! I am very glad you have made these. Please be sure to make more videos!
I have same ride, mine is 2014 though. Same color n same look, mine has a grill on the front! It hauls serious ass, I don't put my foot in the pedal much but this ride will get up n go, man. Has 140k miles. I take care of it, I drive my other car more cause I don't wanna beat it up n rack up too many miles. But it is nice to have. Neighbors think I am a cop lol. Was people breaking into cars around here, I got this fker n no ones car has been broken into since. I guess its a good thing. I mean the plates should tell anyone I am not a cop, but alot think I am lol. My Dad and my Mom both were State Cops when I was growing up, just something I didn't wanna pursue at all. Not me. But anyway, good to know things I didn't know about this ride, thanks a million!
While posting my other comments I felt that I needed to say this, (turbo) I will try to convey my opinion quickly,😂😂😂. All seriousness, I don't know if anyone is a Reserve, Auxiliary or Full time law enforcement personal. But I wanted to convey something that happened about 78 miles from my city of residence. For anyone who has or is thinking about purchasing a unmarked Police package vehicle. Please think about this too before you do, if you are reserve, Auxiliary and full time Police/ law enforcement then you have more than likely been informed. But just the appearance of a police unit comes with extreme dangers. Police now are being shot and killed just seating inside a parked marked unit, or people are stalking and following police to their homes, taken pop shots from a distance and getting away. So please don't just think that it's cool to have a police package unit, but it's a dangerous profession that has life and death decisions and actions. Thank Turbo for the platform for discussion, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable life. 👍🏽👍🏽
I owned a Crown Vic (PI) for a few years and that same "new" warning has been going around since at least the 90s.
There is a 33% chance that the A/C compressor was installed by a guy named Jeff!
If you don't like it why did you buy it?????
God damn.. That thing makes a base model look luxurious..
Like.. Literally all your paying for in this thing is a good engine lol thats it.
Owning a cop car would induce so much road rage. Everyone in front of you will go exactly the speed limit and drive you insane.
People rarely notice. Especially people in front of or behind. It seems the wheels give people pause more than anything, which you cant see unless you are next to. And even still, it doesn't look like any of the local PDs so people go flying by all the time. Unless the sun is pointing into the windshield and reflecting off the visor light, you can barely see the lights in the front and definitely can't see anything in the back.
All ford interceptors have keyless entry whether its enabled or not.
If yours does not have it enable it with forscan, buy a cheap fob off amazon. Easyist thing in the world
i would like to know how this is done....you have a Video on this ?
You can get one from O'Reilly or Auto zone
you can contact ford customer service techs and send them the VIN and registration to prove you're the owner and they'll sent you a set of key fob. not cheap but an option for factory fob if that's a sticking point
The reason behind the timed hatch is because that’s where the officers keep their ARs when needed the most, so some random person doesn’t open your hatch because you forgot to lock your vehicle and takes it
Guess you didn't read the FAQ...
turbo2ltr just because you know doesn’t mean everyone else does
So not having to repeat the hatch remains locked 29 times is why he put it in the FAQs
But those options can be changed with FORScan too.
From the up fitting side, the rear seats don’t have the option of flipping forward all the way. Just because when people like me are up fitting all the police equipment, the front partition takes up all the room the seat would need to flip forward.
And the rear hatch is timed for weapons and gear, and is more of a redundancy as we usually install a timed gun lock for either an AR or 870.
that rig is built like a super duty, and will go like no other, oh ya, that is a bad ass rig!!!!!!!!
I am so sorry you are traumatized about the rear hatch button.
Please donate so I can go to therapy.
lol
I’m really not understanding all the dislikes and hate on the way the dude talked. It was a video from a dude with not many subscribers that blew up give him a break
The back is locked because thats where rifles and shotguns would be kept.
It is a darn shame that "civilians" are not able to check a box and order a Ford Police Interceptor for private use. They have a lot of "heavy duty" equipment that would help the vehicle last a lot longer than a typical retail version.
I am pretty sure They used to allow you to order parts of the police package on a civilian model back in the day. Nowadays they have gotten rid of a la carte options and you have to order everything as an option group...so i guess you cant do it anymore.
How are you liking the fuel mileage? A freakin Hummer gets better MPG.
I also found on forscan that there is a liftgate lock feature that's on police models. You can change it with forscan.
An FYI, you're actually lucky to NOT have keyless entry. Its quickly becoming the easiest and fastest method to steal contents of vehicles and even the entire vehicle itself. Anyone out and about should always lock thier car with the interior button and NOT use thier remote. To return to the vehicle you could then use your remote and drive away. Thieves have been known to park in common areas with code readers (cheap and readily accessible) to copy your remote's code as you lock your car. They watch you leave, then play-back your code. Easy peasey :)
does it have a donut tray?
like
FYI. Cops are civilians as well.
Man, people are such assholes. Most of them have probably never even uploaded a video to YT.
I thought your video was very informative and that you did a great job. Thanks for uploading.
My brother bought a 2016 Ford Explorer police interceptor and then two months later was told to move to japan so now I have a police interceptor and it has over 117k miles on it and it still runs and drive like new and i like it more than my other explorer (it was a xlt) it gets up and goes quicker I don’t have to worry about people making messes in the back seat there is loads of room in the trunk and I agree with a lot of the issues you have granted I just put in an aftermarket centre console the one good thing tho Is on road trips people seem to not want to go slow in the left lane
Thinking about getting a 2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with 130k miles on it. Not sure whether or not to get it I'd think it would be good for another 100k miles.
That`s what I don`t understand, buys a Police model and then complains. Hello...that vehicles was not made for civilians or camping trips and yes the back seat is bolted down so you can`t fold it forwards cuz it`s to carry prisoners in the back.
The thing your pointing too saying "No Cup holders" thats not a cup holder, its where the rear Heat/AC controls go, they run off 2 seperatw systems. Your cupholders are in the doors. & most do come with door remotes, everyone we've gotten usually comes with 3-4 fobs, the rear tailgate is easy to reprogram if you dont like the feature, & you can take out bolts under the rear seat & connect the tension wire, that will let the seats fold up
I love your description!!!!
I wish more people would read it.. lol
The hatch lock is because of having weapons in the back. You can add keyless aftermarket or from the dealer. You can add an aftermarket media input made by PAC. As far as the seats in the rear, they won't fold because of the rear sway bar. You can also take the right rear panel out and access a power point to add a power inverter. I believe it is an 80 amp power point.
Yuuuup. See video 2.
the most annoying feature are the nerds that buy police cars and think it's cool.
Yeah because you don't have one.😂 I used to think the same as you until I got one, and released how much fun they can be.
I would consider the lack of convenience features a plus. Sweet ride.
Speaking is not your strong suit.
Dusty Rusty how about I knock you both out- turbo2ltr
Your parents must be Proud.
that's a nice thing to say champ! once again, they are proud of your conduct.
Almost 100K views in 3 months. Great hook for people to view. And what would you expect from a police vehicle. It's not a civilian model. But a civilian model will never keep up with this CUV. It's faster on side streets, alleys and stop light, turn right turn left chases. Again....IT'S A POLICE VEHICLE. Trust me you will love it. If you don't need the creature comforts of a civilian model. The suspension alone will sell the car to you.
I love that colour!
You can activate keyless entry option with a Bluetooth obd 2 diagnostic tool and forscan. I just got it worked a few days ago when I got my Taurus interceptor for just around $200 with brand new 5 button key fob ($100) and also enabled remote engine start. If you just want keyless entry, you can do it with around $100 including the key fob
Is remote start built in to all of them, it just has to be activated? Are there any links you can share on how to do this?
turbo2ltr here's the link: www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=19344&sid=785eeda4aa36b13785fa72c82d045f9e
the keyless entry and most of the remote start function has already built in, for the police version we just need to buy a $20 hood switch/sensor, it's a 10sec installation, just switch out the dummy switch in the police version. The page doesn't have the code for the explorer but when you buy the hood switch it actually says it's for explorer, so it's somewhere and it should be easy to find, the page does have the code for keyless entry tho.
turbo2ltr so basically the explorer is the same process as Taurus but just different code for programming
You paused or said "um" so many time I had to watch this at 125% speed just to save my sanity.
Sir Mutton Chops lmfao... umm! 😂
@Sir Mutton Chops. LOL ! Agree.
Thanks for the info, picking up my 2017 FPIU next week, loved my 2014 ecoboost sedan but this will be my first suv
This wheel rims are looking awesome
Kimberly _thegreatest u can see mines
DeVaughn Rutledge Lol chill
You can go to the junkyard and pick up the missing/upgrade parts
Vinyl back seats for easy cleanup
I'd buy one for the performance, and AWD alone. I like the column shift which creates more interior room. They come equipped with a performance PCM, heavy duty cooling system, suspension, brakes, and even hubs. And they haul ass for how big they are. All interceptor speedos and cruise control are off 1mph. Not sure why.
There's something very creepy about dudes who buy used cop cars.
WHAT ABOUT DUDES THAT LOVE GREMLINS IN SANTA HATS, CUNNINGHAM???? YA, WHAT ABOUT IT???
"It tends to downshift too much"
Again, the PCM calibration is adjusted for aggressive driving. Short shifts, downshifts for faster acceleration and all that
This guy is a wanna be cop and fitting his vehicle with antennas and hidden strobe lights...get a life dude. watch his next video part 2 of this one.
And the next one, and the next one.
But before you make any more ignorant comments, you should read the description.
You got lucky finding one with cruise control. My 2011 Crown Vic P71 didn't. Will probably put in an aftermarket one in the spring. Also, the rear doors have no interior trim, just blank panels (for obvious reasons). Just another thing that people who want to buy police interceptors should consider.
A lot of naysayers love to get on their soapbox and preach that people who own PI's are pretentious cop wannabes, but it goes beyond that. They're cheap to buy, relatively easy to maintain, and have noticeably more pep under the hood compared civilian counterparts, but be aware that you're not getting any frills whatsoever. But no frills means less things that can break, so there's a silver lining.
Also be aware that the suspension is stiffer on PI's, so the ride won't be as nice. If you're willing to accept these caveats, there's no reason you shouldn't get one. He'll, I owned a Benz before the Crown Vic and I like this better!
Holy shit spit it out already.
Love my 2019. Currently 19k miles and no issues whatsoever. Thanks for the video.
Just watch the water pump
ummmmm uhhhhhh ummmmmm uhhhhh uhhhhhhhh DO NOT MAKE ANY VIDEOS ummmmm ok uhhhhhhhhh ok uh um uh um uh uh
You should also be aware that the vehicle is not equipped with a chip transponder making it very easy to steal the vehicle. Based on the key you just shown its using Fords old 9 wafer sidebar ignition lock. This means it's very easy to pick the door locks and rip the ignition sidebar over to start the vehicle.
@A Stanton1966. No just buy a Dodge or Chevy !!!
Boy the commenter's here are the bottom feeders of youtube, bunch of mindless trolls.
+Thomas Tarpley damn right!!!
FASCINATING love that column shiftier and 3.7
u work on these vehicles everyday so I really don't care about what you think you might know but if you really want to know about the secrets of those vehicles let me know. I just wanted to say that you got the best color of the Ford Police Package, Love That Color
I really like my interceptor. Handles nice, stops nice, cargo space, easy to clean. 0-60 in 8s. 3.7 liter. Really high crash ratings. Super sturdy. A lot of upgraded performance features from the stock model. Fun to drive.
I got one with the media function working. I like how simple the car is. I have an after market center console.
When shopping for one you really have to look it over and test the features. Every car is different. Some still have a battering ram. Some are missing seatbelts. Missing media functions.
I'm putting in a Viper security system on my second one. Thieves target these cars, be warned. The first one I had was stolen.
I really wanted to watch this video, but between your rambling and excessive use of pauses and filler words made it too irritating. Hopefully you'll take it as constructive criticism.
I've been editing them out in my other videos.
*go to the dealer and check and see if that one came with the keyless entry most times everything is there and all you have to do is get the fob and have it programmed for that vehicle and then you're golden, a friend of mine bought one of these that even had remote start back in it too and all he had to do was buy the new fobs for it*
See my followup video. But yes you are right, I just had to add the key fob, at least for keyless entry. I didn't look into remote start.
yeah i watched all of the followups and updates and the only precaution is that splice into the light in the headliner with just electrical tape on it. it would have been safer to cut it splice it together with solder and then heat shrink it all together.
What you need to know. It weighs 6,300LBS, its handling is tight, the gas mileage is alright, and if you have the 3.7L motor the power is a bit lame.
Yeah but it's a cheap tank on wheels! 😂
Nah they weigh about 4800 without passengers and equipment in them.
6300 lbs LOL!
I have the 3.5 TT fast and quick. I like it tbh only thing Is how much gas you get on a full tank but can't complain it's pretty cheap
You can easily program a replacement key fob to open the car doors and lock them. You could even get a viper alarm that has auto start and tracks your vehicle.
My second video in the series shows just that. No need for viper alarm with autostart, these cars have it built in, just needs to be activated.
So, you bought the base model and complain about not having the extras.
So, you made a comment without reading the description.
these look better to me than the retail version..idk why but I like it
Fun car to drive on #EVOC course. Yes, it smokes #CrownVicroriaPoliceInterceptoptors because of the AWD . It handles much better on turns , gearbox seems to have 2 modes, regular driving & “ pursuit “ mode where it downshifting really quickly.
See my video on pursuit mode! th-cam.com/video/VFXe1rgjNyc/w-d-xo.html
The difference between the speedo and the digi-speedo is across the board. My old 15 Fusion was about 2-3 MPH off between the two, so i just stayed with the digital.
Unpopular opinion: cops are civilians too. The only people who aren't civilians, are military personnel.
Yeah there is a comment thread beating that topic to a pulp back when this video first came out.
turbo2ltr haha I didn't see that my friend. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the video!