The all-new 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility takes policing to the next level | McLarty Daniel Ford

Since soon after the dawn of the automobile, Ford Motor Company has been supplying police departments with vehicles that can survive the rigors of life on the beat, from the rumbling Model T, to the powerful Ford Crown Victoria that became synonymous with police work in the 1990s, to today’s generation of high-tech Ford police cruisers. That said, the latest police-oriented offering from the Blue Oval might be their best and most duty-ready yet: the incredible 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility.

Packed with technology to make it easier on the taxpayers’ pocketbook and features to make police work safer than ever for America’s bravest, you might not want to see the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility in your rearview mirror, but you’ll be glad it’s out there helping keep our communities, and our police officers, safe.

Building on the great styling of the next generation Ford Explorer, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is engineered from the ground up with police departments and real-world officer needs in mind. Recognizing that municipalities face tighter budgets these days, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor features a standard, fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain that uses a combination of gas and electric power while still delivering the horsepower and speed officers need in an emergency. Police cruisers spend a lot of time idling on the job, and that used to mean wasted fuel. With the hybrid powertrain, electric equipment like lights, on-board computers and more can by powered through the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery, with the gasoline engine starting automatically to periodically recharge the system. That results in fewer fill-ups, and reduced CO2 emissions to help the environment.

For those jobs where only a high-horsepower drivetrain will do, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is also available with the turbocharged 3.0-Liter EcoBoost V6, delivering a whopping 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, to get cops moving when an emergency or pursuit situation arises.

Police work also means high-speed driving, often in challenging weather conditions or congested city traffic. The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility has you covered there, too, with a standard all-wheel drive powertrain that provides sure-footed handling and stability even at high speeds or slick conditions. The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor also features a high-strength passenger compartment that’s engineered to withstand an incredible 75 mile per hour rear impact crash, along with the added security of Ford’s Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) Architecture, which reinforces the cabin to help protect officers in the event of a collision.

In addition, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility features a host of standard, police-friendly tech, including standard hands-free Bluetooth calling and a rear view camera that can be activated at the push of a button, even when the vehicle is parked. Keeping a watchful eye over those who watch out for us, the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility also features the cutting edge Police Perimeter Alert, a system which utilizes sensors around the vehicle to monitor the back and sides for movement, instantly analyzing motion to warn officers of a potential sneak attack from the side or rear. When a threat is detected, the system sounds audio and visual alerts, activates the rear view camera, and automatically rolls up the windows and locks the doors. Every 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility also comes with two years of Ford Telematics, Ford’s powerful fleet management software that can remotely keep track of maintenance schedules, driver behavior and more, to optimize annual operational costs.

Police work is always evolving to meet the efforts of criminals and scofflaws, and the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility has evolved to meet the challenge. Packed with real world tech and protection, it’s the next big thing for the thin blue line from Ford.

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