New 2016 Ford Interceptor utility

[fleetcomm]

Ford is going to introduce new changes to the 2016 Ford interceptor utility and it looks like the biggest change will be the front bumper cover and headlights.

http://www.government-fleet.com/news/story/2015/02/ford-to-update-police-interceptor-utility.aspx?utm_campaign=enews-wednesday-20150204&utm_medium=Enewsletter&utm_source=Email

 

[tsquale]

I'm guessing it will look pretty close to the new Explorer

 

[Hoff]

One more vehicle that would totally work for the AF, but due to observed GSA regulations, one it will never see.

 

[fleetcomm]

It looks like ford might let upfitters add wig-wags and that will make somebody happy.

 

[Brendan11]

Saw a new explorer here at the Auto Show in St. Louis and I will say I like the looks of the new ones. And yes, they have the standard high beams so Wig-Wags will be possible I would assume.

 

[tsquale]

Don't be so sure of that. The 2006 to 2009(?) models had standard halogen headlights but the computer wouldn't cooperate with HLFs

 

[rwo978]

Don't be so sure of that. The 2006 to 2009(?) models had standard halogen headlights but the computer wouldn't cooperate with HLFs

Couldn't the computer be re-flashed at the stealership to get rid of the errors?

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2016-ford-explorer/

 

[C17LVFD]

Don't be so sure of that. The 2006 to 2009(?) models had standard halogen headlights but the computer wouldn't cooperate with HLFs

It all depends of the explorer. I've installed several HLFs in 07 and 08 explorers specifically and had no issues and the computers didn't need to be re-flashed.


Seth

 

[tsquale]

It all depends of the explorer. I've installed several HLFs in 07 and 08 explorers specifically and had no issues and the computers didn't need to be re-flashed.


Seth

You're one of the few lucky ones then.

 

[Hoff]

How much clearance will the Utility version have? The civ version looks like it sits fairly low.

 

[Eric1249]

Couldn't the computer be re-flashed at the stealership to get rid of the errors?

I have a 2009 and I was told not to do it and if I got the error code it could not be

reflashed/removed. It wasn't worth it to me to take a chance.

 

[tsquale]

I have a 2009 and I was told not to do it and if I got the error code it could not be


reflashed/removed. It wasn't worth it to me to take a chance.

I was told the same when I had my 2006

 

[PJD642]

I'm just hoping the matte black honeycomb grille comes back before I get one...

 

[tsquale]

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/02/11/ford-police-interceptor-chicago-auto-show/23196405/

 

[Jarred J.]

i was about to post that off of yahoo news lol

i like this..

Emergency lights. There are 25 different light-blinking patterns. The lights are now better integrated into the new front and rear fascia, Ford says, "allowing for a more seamless design and a stealthier look for patrol duty." The wig-wag high-beam lights are incandescents.

this one has a few more pics..

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/11/ford-police-interceptor-chicago-revealed/23207607/

 

[tsquale]

I think it looks pretty dang sharp! 

 

[cbpdogboy]

I really like the new front end design of the Utility!

 

[Knight90]

Hate to say it but the utilities are starting to grow on me. Now if they would make a 4wd ssv I would be happy.

 

[LRGJr72]

Hate to say it but the utilities are starting to grow on me. Now if they would make a 4wd ssv I would be happy.

There was recently an article in the Detroit News indicating the possibility that sedans are by and large on their way out in all markets. The price-points are just too close to crossovers and SUVs for people not to buy the vehicles with more room and flexibility. 

 

[FusionWolf]

Front end of the utility reminds me of a VW SUV. Not sure how I feel about it. Really liked the old set up personally

 

[fleetcomm]

I like the changes and now maybe everyone will shut up about the wig-wag headlights on these utilities. Then dodge has gone the other way and no more wig-wag headlights.

 

[HILO]

Looks great! I never developed a taste for the last Explorers. Mostly due to the front. This 2016 is such a good improvement! I think the wrap around taillights are begging for LED HAWs on the side.


Good front blink porn...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gr7p09HNuHM

 

[fleetcomm]

The sales numbers I saw for last year showed that SUV's ford and gm last year made up 48% of the police market and early order numbers suggest those number will be higher this year for both. I like the changes to the utilities.

 

[HILO]

3 different threads on the 2016 Explorer! Is this a new ELB record?

 

[tsquale]

3 different threads on the 2016 Explorer! Is this a new ELB record?

I reported the ones I saw to try and get them merged in to one

 

[pdk9]

I really like the integrated ions for a larger footprint in intersection warning, & I'm sure Whelen is having a field day with the "ready for the road" package$ featuring even more of their product$. I also like how the grill lights can now be positioned in the upper portion of the grill (a lot more effective IMHO than lower grill). Anybody know the complete equipment list on the new RFTR packages?


Personally, however I still prefer the body-on-frame Tahoe and the V8 CVPI over the NGPI & NGPI Utility

 

[rettoded]

I am also  starting to really like this revision. I found another video of the new Interceptor Utility. It looks like the white front "hide-a-aways" are Whelen Microns (seen around the 34 second mark), and not a traditional Vertex style.

 

[cbpdogboy]

I searched 2016 Utility before posting this and found nothing. Unless they have another title...

 

[Jarred J.]

 

[LRGJr72]

The sales numbers I saw for last year showed that SUV's ford and gm last year made up 48% of the police market and early order numbers suggest those number will be higher this year for both. I like the changes to the utilities.

Ford now claims that their Ford Interceptor Utility has 55% of new police car market.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/02/11/ford-police-interceptor-chicago-auto-show/23196405/

 

[fleetcomm]

Ford now claims that their Ford Interceptor Utility has 55% of new police car market.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/02/11/ford-police-interceptor-chicago-auto-show/23196405/

that could be true because I was looking at sales for 2013 not 2014 and I know that their sales number are up. If that is true it looks like Ford and GM suv's will dominate the police market. 

 

[got_yogurt]

Are they ions or microns in the grill/headlight?

 

[Eric1249]

The look is growing on me.  In the video I don't think I like all the lights,  They should have went with STL.  j/k.  I am going to the auto show today.  I wonder If there will be one there.

 

[JazzDad]

JDI was this close to getting that lighting contract with Ford.



We did get the contract for the Chery interceptors!

 

[cybercop]

Does anyone know when the new utliity will be on the Ford fleet website?

 

[smokeeatertk28]

Stud mount microns in the grill, Ions in head lights.    The stud mount microns wont be available from whelen for another month or 2 but the headlights do come with an opening to mount a normal ion.  just remember ford has fooled me a few times.   just because the wires are there does not mean there connected to any thing on the other side.  ill post some pics of the 200 of them that ill be building in the next month or 2 

 

[fireman616wfd]

I wonder what our state contract pricing will be on these..   have not seen them added in Mississippi yet.

 

[nerdly_dood]

Comedy option: