I bought Police INTERCEPTOR, OVERVIEW and what comes with it, PROS & CONS
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- I purchased Police Interceptor - PROS and CONS
I will show and explain differences to civilian version 2015 Ford Taurus and keep you up to date on Pros and Cons of owning police car.
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Retired police cars are heaven in America. Here in Poland retired cop cars are torn down Kia's with cheapest trims and crappy engines.
Well America in general has more powerful cars than almost every other country because of looser emission standards and no displacement taxes, pretty much any 16 year old can get a used mustang here if they really want to. American cops wouldn't exactly be able to do their jobs or keep up with anyone if they were driving something like a shitty base trim sonata
@@MarkIV_Garage true but they're usually absolutely shit at going around corners.
@@colinward1007 taurus ppv corners well and the crown Victoria if you're experienced enough you can literally drift around corners lol especially when it's raining
@@forrestperkins6237 all-wheel drive twin turbo Taurus ppv here.. I can vouch this thing is even great in snow.
@@Bonkeyable I have a 13 taurus ppv myself and the traction is incredible. I use Firestone winter pursuits.
My friend and I both drove previously unmarked police interceptors just out of high school. Imagine how people reacted to not one but TWO of these vehicles running in tandem. I remember the speed we drove was the speed at which traffic moved. I don’t recall ever being passed. Driving slow past house parties from neighboring high schools was always pretty funny. Made for some fantastic Friday night fun that summer after high school. We had fun with it but never did anything too out of line or cause trouble.
If I know its a retired cop car I drive right past you! LOL
Those where the days perents getting p-off yelling slow down
What’s the speed limit on interstate 270 in St.Louis every body goes 80 to 90
Got a black and white one with push bars and one spot light, either came from a small department or federal agency as it was in damn near new condition. All of the state troopers to and from work have the same car and push bars. I no longer get cut off in traffic and everyone is polite around me. Left lane losers get out of the passing lane and free up the lane. I now get to and from work 10-15 minutes earlier stress free lol.
One thing abt retired police cars I like, usually, is tht they r pretty decent for the money u can get them for.
Also, I’m surprised they left the lights. Plan to make them ambers or just taking them out?
LOF stands for Lube ,Oil ,Filter in mechanic jargon.
That upper tray in the trunk was for the computer AND the camera recording equipment they have on most LEO cars now.
The lock box in the trunk was for your carry weapon(s) to be secured in the vehicle.
My cousin bought one and we had a great time in it. My favorite part was turning around and watching people hitting the breaks 😂
thats hilarious lmao
brakes
Magic Trick88: Did they break the hits also?
Bill R brikes
Cop: Reads bad guys rights. Throws criminal inside.
Criminal: God Damn comfortable. Love the seats 💓💗❤.
Love the car, something to it....
@@Pete717 man I want one. Boy the things I would pull with it during evenings and on highway 😈👍👍👍.
They keep the original seats in storage and install the plastic seats with the cage. Once the vehicle is decommissioned the take out the cage and plastic seats and reinstall the original seats which is why they still look so nice. I know this because i outfit police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other types of paramilitary style vehicles.
you can enable the factory keyless entry - google for it. you'll have to buy a hood sensor, and the remote fobs/keys - this also enables factory remote start. the door straps are to prevent the door from swinging open too wide. you can unhook them if you want the door to swing open wider. the tray in the back is for the radio/computer/camera recorder. your car also has a pursuit mode - accelerate hard or slam on the brakes really hard and your engine will stay revving around 2k RPM to keep the engine up in the power curve. google how to enable your rear door handles and to connect your rear door locks and window. you can buy any taurus console and fill in that empty space in the middle. and yes, you can't go anywhere fast on the hwy or city with it because everyone slows down, lol
There's another little cheat on these...... cars if you push the low range button on the end of the shifter..... it drives just like pursuit mode.
Shifts at higher rpm while accelerating and rev matches the down shifts higher rpm during deceleration as smooth as silk.
I have a 2015 Eco boost interceptor.....fast and fun even when not floored. Basically a Heavy Duty SHO.
@@skeetermcswagger0U812 I just call it the overdrive off button lol
@@devinthierault ok your choice,..call it whatever you want but it doesn't mean that's what it is.
I just took delivery of a 2015 AWD 3.7 Liter DETECTIVE MODEL…
Extremely fast!! Beautiful look!!
Before I retired, my department had one unmarked Chrysler mini-van, I called it the soccer mom van. I loved driving that for non-patrol related details. It didn't stick out like a police car, no one paid me the slightest bit of notice, drivers would blow by me all day long. I wasn't looking for bad guys, I could just cruise peacefully along in my own quiet little world. I think I could actually feel my blood pressure drop back to normal.
I have never been law enforcement but I buy their old cars even though they are retired police interceptors I feel I have to be proper and respectful while operating the car the car deserves my respect
I also have a 2015 police interceptor. Mine has a key fob and the radio has blue tooth and an USB and line in connections. In the trunk mine also has a 150 amp fuse panel. I love it the acceleration is awesome. I bought mine from Chicago Motors, Inc.
Yo , are the prices listed the actual prices? Were there any hidden fees?
As a delivery driver this would be so useful to use, especially the spotlight during the dark.
i use mine for deliveries, definetly confuses people seing a cop car pull up and someone hops out with a delivery bag🤣
@@MaxenGaming142 Lmfao, yeah but it would be super useful especially during the dark to see someone's house number cause google maps and waze ain't doing me justice.
@@traps3428 yeah until you have to use it in the hood🤣
Great video. Very informative. One thing I do want to mention regarding the front doors; the ballistic panels are optional and the vehicles that are equiped with them have a small badge on the interior door panel that reads "Ballistic Panel". I love these cars and I have one of my own as well- a 2014. Cheers!
My door on the 2013 did not have a badge on the door saying Ballistic Panels but the doors seem really heavy and have straps on them to prevent breaking the hinges.
All the Interceptors come with those straps
Hey man. How is your 2014 doin in terms of reliability. I'm thinking about buying one rn, and its got like 100,000 miles on it for close to 8 Grand. is it a good buy and if so is there anything about the cars themselves I should know?
I have been driving these vehicles for years. Ford was my client and I would get the fleet demo versions with about 1000 miles on them. Right now I have a 2016 Taurus Police Special and a 2020 Police Responder Hybrid, both from new. The tray in the trunk held the 'chip' that was the control head for the electronics, lights, sirens, etc. The fan in the trunk is to maintain the temperature in the trunk for the electronics. The power cables run under that centre plate in the cabin to under the hood for power. The police consoles from the Crown Victorias will fit in this car. they are very functional and can be set up in different ways that will work for you. The exhaust is after market and probably by the police department because they didn't want to put the money into a full replacement. Since they would be selling it off before it would any further issues they wouldn't see a problem. Due to the amount that police idle these vehicles they were burning out the catalytic converters. They are built to run with the converter. There is a lot more to these cars than you may realize if you haven't owned one before. Enjoy the car, they are a lot of fun.
Any experience with the water pump issue? I love these things but hesitant to pull the trigger on one over that. Im about rdy to purchase my 3rd police car ( ive had 2 crown vics)
@@Sublight77 never heard of a water pump issue and haven’t had any issues with the vehicle other than the tail light burning out. Ford says it’s an LED but it isn’t. Bugger to get at.
We used to buy old rcmp cruisers. They actually switched out the carbs and detuned them. We did get the 75 gsllon fuel tanks, the solid drive shafts, the duo alternators and battery in trunk. They would spray can the white doors, shitty job. Fixed right they made great FAST cars.
"They actually switched out the carbs and detuned them".....pure BS. Its a myth.
@@repro7780 did you buy them in 80's and 90's? If you didnt, you are just like all modern youtube experts, a fountain of nothing!!!!
@@psycosoft1 Well, if you must know....I've owned many ex police cars dating back to 1995, so do I know for a fact they didn't detune carbs back in the day? I suppose not. However, I've been asked many questions about my cars, from "did they change the camshaft?" and "did they change the computer before you got it?", etc, all of which are absolute BS. So, fountain of nothing? Hardly; but believe what you wish.
Great car and channel Pete, im looking at one tomorrow morning a recent retired 2015, from Maine State Police. Thank you for this video. My wife drives a 2013 taurus civilian SES AWD. I buy these police interceptor because even at 120k miles, I can put another 150k miles of Maine driving. I'm a process server and private investigator which means I drive a lot. While not a good surveillance vehicle, its top notch. My 2010 Crown Vic was totalled last winter.
Robert: I purchased a 2014 Taurus P. I. from a Michigan State Police auction a couple of monthgs ago. I am in the process of replacing the interior panels, which had drill holes in them, and I am installing a civilian center console from a Taurus SEL. If you are in the market for a 2013-2019 Taurus P.I., make sure that the water pump has been replaced, as there is a design defect on Ford's 3.5 and 3.7 liter engines which result in water pump failure and ultimately engine damage.
Back in the 70's & 80's my grandmother use to pick up old county vehicles from auction, funny she was the only one to show up & get them at a steal😏 To many to name but they were all amazing. Even the 1924 fire truck she got for $15😂
If you have anything for sale lmk :)
I got my interceptor today!!! Excited 😛
Good luck! Keep up updated, should be fun
I just purchased 2014 Interceptor at an auction 192K miles, $3750. The rear door actuator is on the drivers control panel. Press the switch and the doors and windows will work. Additional reinforcement in back seat is to survive 75mph rear impact.
true statement. only cop cars have this rating , i believe .
That tray in the trunk is for car radio stuff.
That x brace is a safety enforcement incase some one rear ends the car while it is stopped. Think it was up to 70-75mph impact. In conjunction with the spare tire in the trunk too.
actually, the tray was for the AR or SG storage. The wires that you see connect to the self locking mechanism that can be unlock by a push bottom. Taurus are small and there is no room in the cabin especially with a built in cage. I drove a Taurus for several years while on duty.
@@johnng4139 I'm pretty sure the tray is for the electric components like the light bar and lights a long with any extra electric load that it has. That's why there's a fan there. Also the wires, I know from personal experience from riding in the back all the time.
That tray holds the lighting controller, the radio, and I've seen some with routers and the brain of communications. The box, we put a fire extinguisher in that, and it's always unlocked.
On patrol I drove crown vics. I drove a Taurus on occasion. The Taurus was too small for me. I now bought an used Police explorer and love it.
On the certified calibration. Normal vehicles are permitted 10% variance provided that it reads up. Meaning if you are doing 50mph it can read as 55mph but not 45mph. So you can be driving slower than your speedometer indicates but not faster. The police vehicles are supposed to be spot on.
@jago668 - Your statement that normal vehicles have a 10% variance (reading up) fits with my personal observations in the last 10 to 15 years. I travel often and quite often and always bring my own GPS to get help me to get to where I need. Whether it be hire cars, friends or family vehicles, the GPS always shows a slower speed than the speedometer in the vehicle - especially on motorways / freeways where you set the cruise control and have a good amount of distance at a constant speed to use as a source of data.
I showed this to my son and he mentioned the TiVCT you pointed out meaning turbo (on the A/C label) doesn't mean turbo. The TiVCT is apparently a variable valve timing tech Ford has with a phaser to adjust the timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts independently. TiVCT stands for Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing.
Apparently, the GTDI is the one referencing the turbo, standing for gasoline turbo direct injection.
In waiting for him to pull out an ar15 from the spare tire compartment...
Dude, you never know, things are left behind and under the seat, LOL
@@Pete717 very rarely they have a Desktop PC in the back unless they are running something like LPRs, usually just a Laptop up in the front next to the driver.
1. Most of the time that tray holds radio equipment. Sometimes there are multiple radios depending on the jurisdiction that vehicle is used in, and a control head at the front. Being it a State police, officers need to communicate with their department, local Sheriff and local police. In some areas more than 1 county or city. Most of their radios are *high power* radios and when Mic button is pressed it gets very *hot* very quick.
2. Certified speedometer is because of different wheel diameter installed and that has to be re-calibrated and certified unlike basic Taurus is already calibrated from the factory.
At a police open house i could of walked away with a box of federal tactical 12 gauge 00 buck and a box of slugs. They were in the door pocket with kids climbing in and out all day.
@@americanmilitiaman88
"Could've". 😉
I got a 2013 Police Intercepter. My car was left with everything. Lights, Radios, console and scanner. The car is perfect. I love it.
That's illegal . I don't think so
@@mrhawk1924 depends on state and they probably just left weather ones or disabled something
@@mrhawk1924 can you tell me what the law says actually.. because it is possible, i have one and a have seen several friends of mine purchase them fully equipped. it is not illegal, it is sad that you have to say its illegal when you, like most people, have no idea about the law whatsoever...do some research before you say something is illegal.
@@adamwilliams3247 every Law in states differ.. just check your state law.. I'm a CO. Anyone with those lights can use it for crime or fake cops.. it has to be s law to remove those materials
@@mrhawk1924 again.each state is different . So in most jurisdictions, Its not illegal to have, its illegal to use on PUBLIC roadways. Example: showcars. (Private property.) And i dont know why you would think that telling me your a C.O. means anything.
your a C.O. lets not get that confused with a L.E.O.. you are not trained on the law as a C.O. and you dont interact with the public in the same way nor do you have P.O.S.T. so trying to show somekind of "authority" IS illegal by making a reasonable person believe you are a law enforcement official. Lets make that clear. Better that you keep that to your self.
As an old geezer who's spent a lot of time looking out for speed traps, I would have a blast driving this "unmarked" car. I'm surprised the seller didn't remove the push bumper and the strobe system.
Actually all cars they sell come with this same package, all of the state police cars I get setup just like this one, lights, push bar, ar15 in the trunk and some some under the back seat, LOL
I'm surprised that the spot lights are still on the car.
@@cuteface88 I hadn't seen many old police cars in civilian use of late. Many of the Crown Vics were sold for use with the cage for use as taxi cabs, but usually they took the spot lights off the car the strobes in the grille were gone etc, the push bar is usually left on the car. The spot lights may be a state by state law. I've heard that NJ for instance, if the spotlight was on the car to pass state inspection the wire had to be cut and visibly cut to pass at that, now alot of states are just worried about emissions and that's all, so that maybe out of the window now. I know that sometimes the owner operators have 1 or 2 spotlights on the tractor which is a benefit if your lost or looking for a street at night or happen upon an accident etc.
I REALLY appreciate you closing remarks! You have common respect, I applaud that. And no, I am NOT law enforcement of any kind
Thank you Sir!
What you did not mention was the sore back that you inherit if you have to spend more than a couple of hours in one of those cans. The Crown Victoria was the last real police car. Most police departments are moving to trucks and larger SUV's. I can't handle more than half a shift in one of those things. They are fast, they handle well, but they are too small and too cramped to be a good cruiser.
I did not have an issue driving in one for months. I have Taurus SHO myself as daily driver, about same seats and I feel pretty comfy in it, no complaints.
Kelly Breen What are a cop?
Yes... 22 years in.@@coldhardtruth333
How much did u pay n were u get it
Kelly Breen Why don’t they remove all the police accessories before sale, thus preventing anyone from driving a fake police car. In the US you see so many wannabe police officers getting caught out all the time. UK
I have this exact vehicle. (2013 though) Your car and mine came from a PA state auction for PA State Police. Love it
Still running good? About to buy a 2013 decked out w push bar and spotlight. But TERRIFIED of the water pump issue
I like that a lot of the comments say he's trying to look like a cop.
If you want that, all you have to do is buy a four-year-old charger and keep it stock.
At least around Portland Oregon here, a ton of cop cars are literally just unmarked chargers with regular plates. I assume any of them are on the road.
13:39 you scared the shit out of that mustang driver! 😂😂
Elias B. R. He never even hit his breaks. 😉
Evan D.L. Doesn’t mean he scared the hell out him lmao
When you get spooked behind the wheel you hit the breaks
Evan D.L. Well true for those of us smart enough not to do it. I have seen most folks do it. They do it when I am driving my Crown Vic 🤣
Evan D.L. Ok fair enough
All u have to do is run lineout to trunk an theres tray for amp and space for subwoofer on the side
I just bought one this past weekend a 2014 with 44,000 miles on it, the only thing that was left on mine was a driver side led spot light, love the car so far and its fast as hell too, lol
Keep in mind a 44,000 cop car is like a 144,000 mile regular car because of all the abuse it takes......unless its a detectives car, they take less abuse than a regular squad car.
Ever watch "Cops" and see how they abuse those cars??
@obrbob194
No.... I know cops and they laugh when I talk about buying a used cop car....you really dont realize how those cars are beat to death!!??
I had a friend who was a mechanic for the Orange County Ca. SHERIFFS DEPT.....he told me a long time ago don't buy one!!
How do u know he got a great deal? He didn't say how much he paid??
Yeah usually they gut the car, this is a little weird that they left so much on it. Like even the silver cap on the tires comes off where I live.
@@cuteface88
Whats a P71 and P7B??
@@cuteface88
I know what a Crown Vic is.......you dont need to know number designation of a vehicle to know about cars. I'm 59 and owned over 75 cars in my life so far......I know how Cop cars are treated by the officers, ive had Cop friends.
Ever wonder why the Cops don't buy used Cop cars if they're such a great deal???
And... my wife is here. 😂😂😂 she prolly like you talking about this car again? Haha
I'll sell I mine it only got 90 k
My understanding is that "Certified Calibrated" means that from factory that the Ford Speedometer is calibrated to a certified standard for speed and timing (meaning the DOT might say 97% accuracy is the acceptable personal vehicle inspection standard, however for speed enforcement the tolerance is lets say 99%). I believe it also means that the speed is certified to 1mph increments. So while pacing, the distance between 34 to 35 miles per hour would be the same as 54 to 55 mph. Some speedometers could lose accuracy in certain speed ranges. I you were to have an inaccuracy at low speed, this could be multiplied as you reach higher speeds.
While on patrol an officer can pace a vehicle, following said vehicle for a set distance and matching the speedometer to that of the vehicle being followed. Doing this, they can identify how fast the lead vehicle is going and testify that the vehicle is speeding. In most states, the "Certified Calibrated" is nothing more than fancy verbiage. A special technician will come in periodically and make sure that the all speed and timing equipment is still maintaining accuracy per the set standard (may vary by state). This is important for traffic enforcement as attorneys will fight the accuracy of the timing device as well as the training of the officer. I don't know if the certified designation means that the speedometer software is open from the factory so that the technician can make changes without using the Ford Scan Tool? Outside of that, it doesn't mean that your other vehicle is any less accurate. It just means that when that Police Interceptor was built and had all of the upgrades added by Ford, that the speedometer was tested and accurate with the big brakes, cross brace, extra racks, miles of wiring, and additional lighting.
I think you're right. Also, regular passenger vehicles are calibrated (even with a wider margin it's still calibrated) to display a slightly higher speed than actual (GPS) speed, so that you're always on the safe side with regard to speed limits. Usually this difference increases at higher speeds, so it may display 32 mph when travelling 30 and 79 when doing 75. Law enforcement on the other hand should of course know the exact speed.
@@sanderrambelje yup, I always check my car speedometer accuracy with GPS. My car shows +1 mph at 30 and +2 mph at 60.
Wow I learned something didn’t know my car was bulletproof. Thanks and I’m looking to convert the console.
Not all of them are bulletproof and I'm sure a lot of departments take that out before they put it in an auction. Don't rely on it if it comes down to it.
the slide out tray is where the radio and the emergency light and video equipment is placed. Yes that is a cooling fan for the police equipment that is in the tray. The fan vents the heat into the back seat (crazy huh). The backseat is comfortable because the barrier has been removed that is between the front seat and the back. The big plus about owning a former police car is that you get a strong engine and transmission, drive train, electrical system, plus pursuit tires.
what I love about those cars is that it buys you respect on the road
And contempt...
LOF stands for lube oil filter replacement. I use to drive a police car with the Sheriff's office.
that frame connector brace is a ford option for highway cars i got the same thing in my own RCMP torus though mine has the whelen led wig wag/turnsignals optioned on it from ford these cars are beastly in the snow though i hate white cars i plan on getting mine painted or something lol the ecoboost v6 is responcive though not a nice sounding engine but overall a great car for the money if your on a budget and want something newer decommisioned cop cars are the best choice the henges are stronger the strap is the extra door limit it was added later because the factory limit would break the doors are stupid heavy but the bullet resistant car makes ya feel much safer lol i do want the tourus limited seats for mine just because the bolstering hold better its a great car and my local cops hate my car because its a caution and traffic control car for my work so it got the lights in amber back on it lol freaks out everyone lol keyless entry and remote start is optional along with my ford touch (mine has it) milage is good unless you rip it lol
Ooo you bought an armored, familiar and cheap car. Very smart for this time.
Pete717 LOF stands for lube, oil, and filter.
The tray is for hard drives and recording equipment for the dashcams and radar equipment
Try again, The harness in the Tray is for a Whelen CenCom Carbide system. Whoever decommissioned this car did a crap job. Most states it's illegal to own equipment for law enforcement use.
So the tray can be used for anything. More than likely it did have something to do with the lights. The wiring was probably ran to the tray and hooked up or for video equipment.
Source: I’m a cop and drove a Taurus at one time.
GSTruSpec actually all the VA state cars that are decommissioned, look exactly like this!
The tray could be for police radios also.
I'm surprised public allowed to buy them like that . Pretty cool I was a driver I slow down if I saw you.
@obrbob194 thank you. I just noticed that. Wasn't sure what you were talking about lol
The best police cars are the dodge chargers Caprice PPV ‘s and dodge durago’s
idea for next video. have the talking part low enough so we have to turn it up. Then you put music really, really loud. So we wake up the neighborhood. oh, you got that memo
Nice car Pete, thanks for posting the video.
Good luck with your 'interceptor'.
LOF is typically the term for an oil change (lube, oil, filter)
Get those strobe lights working , awesome video 👍
If he did, he'd risk going to the pokey for impersonating a police officer.
Just because they work doesn't mean he's impersonating anything. Especially if he's at a show or on his property. Having them isn't a problem. Using them is. Otherwise they'd have removed them upon his purchase.
If the people around you drive better that's a GOOD thing. I'll bet when you signal to change lanes people let you. 😁
They do! I have a 14 just like this an interceptor
The trays in the back were for police lighting equipment so that the lights function, just wanted to point that out.
The slide out tray in the back was the “brains” / computers for all the siren light and radio controllers
Been buying old cops car for 35 years nothing new. Most of the cops cars are run into the ground. Best thing to buy is what I call staff or pool cars. They have police packages but are not used on the streets.
Or a nice Chief’s car!
Interesting. Is there anyway to tell the difference?
I think the bigger issue rather than being run into the ground is that you can easily double or more their mileage from idle hours and I'm pretty damn sure idling is not good for any car all the time.
I like my crown vic its not as fast its solid tough and simple to work on.
Great overview of your new-to-you car. Very good description of how this car is equipped. I hope you enjoy working on the changes you plan to make.
" It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas." :D
Thanks Stefan. That shit never gets old.
Well done for making people drive safely, your hobby is surprisingly saving lives. And good luck on your centre console hunt, hope you get the right colour. I had a UK ford cortina L model and hunted the breakers yards looking for the GL centre arm rest 😀
Is there something built like a Ford Corrina available in the US just wondering what's available in North America
@@jrsmith1008 I don't know if it's available in USA but eBay might find you the ford cortina parts
The tray is for donuts and the fan is to keep them cool
lol
I work for a sheriff office (IT) the tray you saw in the back is for the in car camera computer/hard drive box so you were spot on!
I just sold my 2013 Police Interceptor Ford Taurus. I put it on the lawn and it sold in less then 3 hours. I had more fun with this car then any other car I have owned. They are such nice cars and they feel like a machine when you drive them....Smooth, Fast, and just fun to drive. I will never be able to fun one as nice as the one I sold. My car was from North Carolina and belonged to one person who took it home every night. The only thing that was taken out of my car was the Two way Radio. It had everything else. When I came home from work at night, I would pull into my drive way and turn on the blue lights....! That car was like a christmas tree....I had the car for over one year and never got stopped. I would drive by a cop and he would wave to me. Everyone thought that was a patrol car under cover. When I got on hwy 85 in the morning.....NO ONE would pass that car...everyone stayed behind me. I will sure miss that car....my car had 107K miles on it and drove like a new car.
Why did you sell it if it was so nice?
@@Long-nd8bq I have Jeeps, Corvettes, Pickups and Motorcycles. I got the car as a toy to play with. I had it for a year and decided that I did not want to have so many cars on my driveway. It's a lot of work to keep all the cars clean and maintained. I will get something else now. It changed the way I drive. I always watched my speed and I felt like a Roll Model when using the car. I did not want that feeling no more, And also I was thinking with everything going on in the world today...I was a afraid someone would damage it thinking I was a police officer.
@@alsautner1732 you should look for a sho model if you like it. The car is discontinued now so the value might rocket
I just bought an Impala 9c1 a few months ago and I’m already jealous of this guys car lol
1/30/21
RUclips: This video was uploaded 1 year ago
*checks description* : April 25, 2019
Me: seems legit
Do you have a functioning brain?
Well, it's not April 25 yet so it's technically still correct.
Or the best temporary center console (or perminent) for the tauruses and the Crown Vic's is the one you can buy at Walmart for like 26 bucks. It fits good, it looks good,and it matches the colors of the inside of the car pretty well.
This dude sounds like Vitaly
Not really
Javier Martinez true lmaoo
because he is russian
Not all all More like Russian Hacker lol
@@minus_zero settle petal
The slide out tray in the trunk is where the electronics were housed/kept/mounted. Power inverters, converters, amps, controls modules/boards for the lighting, sirens, and radios, etc. That's what they are used for in my town. I have been able to watch a company install the electronics and gizmo's and that is where they put them, very cool car, I'm a car guy and I have always wanted to buy/drive a police interceptor.
I'd love to drive this on the highway.
Just FYI - I have 2013 Explorer Interceptor - and I get like 9mpg on E85 flex fuel. When you run regular gas - its more expensive - but better mpg as well. The 11mpg was from running E85 FLEXFUEL. I also have 3.7L. I was hoping yours is 3.5L EcoBEAST.
You're transmission has a "Pursuit" Mode - when you hit the brakes really hard - your shifts will become aggressive (high rpm) - try it out.
6:57 he had a heart attack
In Singapore where I am, after doing the conversions, 1 US Gal = 3.785L that will cost S$7.70 or US$4.94 on regular 95 octane petrol! 95 octane is priced at S$2.04/L and 98 octane at S$2.43/L be glad you’re paying only US$3/S$4.25 per gallon. Come to Singapore and it’s US$5.44/S$7.70 per gallon.
4:30 That's where all electrical add-ons were stored like light controls and radio systems.
Digital trunk scanner?
@@zerobeforeone I'm going to pretend you didn't just ask that.
YT_PoliceForce Well I thought it was a tasteful joke.
@@zerobeforeone You gotta work on those jokes because they're not funny but they're really stupid.
YT_PoliceForce Yeesh... Its not my fault you weren’t breast fed. I’m not here to make you happy. YT police farce. Which translates to, and likely signifies insignificant genitalia. A life of not many friends. And lives in a world playing pixels and icons like it means something. And saves butchered John Lennon covers to reminisce to like its the real deal. I’ll be waiting for a piss poor rebuttal of nothingness.
I fixed our locks ,by just hooking up the cable to the Handel. I also fixed the window button ,which is unplugged. How ever where otnis unplugged I under the front sil plate. Good news both fixes are done with no parts
Next time use "GOOF OFF" to take off adhesive residue....works faster than "Goo Gone"....ive used both.
Absolutely agree. By far.
Im in Cali and work for Dodge and we get CHP Chargers in all the time and when brakes get down to around 50% they change them. Trans every 30k. Oil change every 5k I think it is. Brake flushes ext they do it all. An ex cop car is actually really nice to have because they take care of the vehicles.
Some departments do, not all
I’m pretty sure “LoF” is Lube, Oil, Filter (oil change)
Sounds about right.
yep
@@VTGDFGGGT55RTT thats why they are built to withstand that
@@VTGDFGGGT55RTT still a used car is in patch and repair and most dont buy them expecting top condition it's a cool first car type
The Trooper cars are the best ones to buy because they are mostly all highway miles on them. Plus they are very well maintained..
That bar is a reinforcement, these cars are specd to survive being rear ended at 70mph enough to protect the driver
The tray is for all the communication modems. Your dispatch, your light control panels etc. the fan is to cool down the computers. Your missing your compartment tray to separate the tire and the side box is for your fire extinguisher or other equipment.
I drive the same car for a year it’s pretty reliable but the headlights and turning signals would always go out.
5:04 The X-brace under the back seat and in the trunk actually IS factory-installed and is what gives the PIs the 75-mph rear collision rating. Regular Taurus sedans (and Explorers) don’t have that but all Ford Police Interceptors do have it from the factory. Also, the tray in the trunk was for remote-mounted radios. Nice find though!
A fun little thing about the crown Vic interceptors is they actually have a 90MPH rating for front AND back collisions (at least from my local department) though they don’t have all this fancy stuff this fella has! Beautiful car though! (Also let’s be honest, if you have a cop car you’ve accidentally locked yourself in the back at least once.)
@@lenaevergarden The crown vics never had a 90 MPH rating. No car has that. That is WAY too much energy. That is why the 75 MPH rating was groundbreaking.
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 well hate to burst your bubble but mine does in fact have 90 MPH impact bumpers for front and rear and I have the paperwork to prove it. I also have two car crash survivors who can also attest theirs had 90 MPH impact bumpers that saved their lives in high speed collisions! Perhaps its just a FL patrol car thing.
@@lenaevergarden There is a difference between surviving a 90 MPH crash and being rated as safe in one. I would be interested in that paperwork, as I cannot find anything related to that online. The crown vics actually had a flaw when being rear ended.
The X bars below the seat that you said were not factory are infact standard design on any Ford Police Interceptors.
Having driven patrol cars on the job, I'd never buy one at auction. They get hammered on 24/7, mostly by non-car-people who just don't care about their equipment.
Paul Reints fact
that's just what i was thinking.
Same bro, I bought a border patrol Tahoe with 96,000 on it for off duty jobs, I’ve put 20,000 miles and it’s held up well. They take good care of their cars. City cars get trashed though. I’d trust a state trooper auction car for the right price.....
The tray would have been for the guts of the 2 way radio and more modernly a mobile modem and other computer equipment. Your trunk is likely equipped to keep cool on hot days too. Tighten up that light and make them all operational again. But DO NOT activate them unless you're on private property. If you operate them on public roads and highways, and a cop sees you, they will arrest you and charge you with impersonating a police officer. That would be very bad.
Keep the push bar too. That will offer extra protection in a crash and help you help others by pushing them to a fueling station. I have done that before.
Under the hood it says "LOF". That stands for Lube,Oil,Filter. That does not stand for liquid freon. 👍
The Lock-Box is for your gun when you cannot take it inside a place like the courtroom. Also L.O.F. means Lube Oil Filter. thank you my Son purchase one today.
The perfect car for any drug dealer who’s worried about getting shot. I’m guessing that even though they’re regularly used at high speed that they’re well maintained and sup’d up. London, uk
The new Explorer Police interceptors are sweet! Love To buy one those!
Some stuff I'd like to mention, since having owned a retired Charger, that calibrated speedo doesn't mean that all other speedos aren't calibrated. It's a legal thing for cops to use that speedo as a means to write a ticket. All civilian cars are calibrated to similar specifications as the police ones. It's just for when you take a speeding ticket to court, the cop can have the backing of a 'calibrated instrument'. They're supposed to re-certify the speedos every other year, but nobody does.
Those asking if the lights work, yeah if you've got the control head for them. You can keep them on the car, but it's a felony to use them on the road. You also cannot add/re-add the lights if you remove them.
But the doors being armored up is new to me, same with the rear structure reinforcement, that's actually really cool but looks like a nightmare if you've gotta do work on the car. My dodge had heavy reinforcing crossmembers in the doors, which was really nice cause side impacts are kinda scary.
As for the gas mileage, I run 93 in my SHO, and get 14mpg lmao. Which is crazy, since going from a Charger, I'd thought I'd get the same or better gas mileage but hell no lmao. But seeing you got 19mpg, you have the 3.7NA, and not the 3.5 Ecoboost. The Ecoboost fuckin' drinks gas. The 3.7 is a great engine, my dad has one in his exploder (Just do the timing belt & water pump, those fail ~120k miles, and with them goes the rest of the engine).
Anyway all said and done, I had my fun with old cop cars, but I'm gonna stick with civilian cars. More comfortable, and less problems. That and I really enjoy my civilian SHO, I just really, really miss the RWD of the Charger, that was super fun.
i have a retired exploder too
I know I’m like 10 years late to this hahaha, but nice review, man
I want a SHO. What would you recommend if I decided between SHO or Police Interceptor??
How often do you see a red one in Pennsylvania??
I’m thinking either a SHO/PI or possibly a Tahoe or Explorer
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Try to find the ones not used for regular patrol cars, like detectives to water department.. looks ok, but I seriously miss the crown vics... I could put all my guitars and amps in it😁..
The bubble body mid 90s 9C1 caprice is one of the best of all time imo.
Got to love that FRONT BUMPER buddy! Very awesome! 👍
Do those cops light work?
If yes, man that car is worth every penny. 😉
nyk20m only scum bags enjoy fake cop cars
@@NotoriousMastaG There is a reason you are here.
Also, its literally a hobby. Its a collectors thing but you are far too young to understand. Grow up and maybe you will get it.
My police interceptor came with a key fob. It is the same car as you are showing in the video.
Why would you get rid of the column shifter? That's the best part. You can't get Tauruses with that lead alone any modern car
Very reliable cars i prefer the crown vic though its easy to maintain less electronic bs to deal with. I love my p71.
Whelen ions for anyone wondering about the lights
All police Taurus comes with a key entry trunk lid slot,all civilian Taurus's comes with driver side trunk release,with no key hole slot from the trunk,that's one way to tell if it's a cop car or normal civilian car,AND YES I WORKED AT FORD FOR MANY YEARS,AND DEALT WITH NEW POLICE CARS COMING IN FOR LOCAL TOWNS,IT WAS DUE TO MAKING IT VERY VERY HARD FOR CIVILIANS TO GET INSIDE THE TRUNK,CAUSE WHAT IS KEPT IN THE TRUNK
The low MPG is probably due to idling for extended periods. I have an 08 Ford Fusion and my MPG meter decreases every minute or two the car idles without moving.
Nathan Heaverlo my 08 Ford Escape does the same thing
The computer has an hour memory. Look it up.
Great review, very complete. Thank you! Looking at one one ebay. Tired of car dealers.......
I am looking in ebay too. Did you end up buying one?
@@Man_of_Renaissance not yet but will especially to park in front of house to slow morons doing 50+ pulling a boat no less in a residential 25 zone. 🤨
Police package got the 3.7L, like the later model lincoln, instead of the 3.5L. Earlier models had the twin turbo 3.5L like the SHO. If you had an earlier model, Livernois has some pretty sick tunes that put it in the 500hp range by turning up the turbos. They were actually faster than the stock mustangs after tuning.
I worked as a civilian at a PD. I would never buy an old police car. If you seen the people who as been in the car, especially the back seats, and what they would desperately do when in cuffs. Not to mention no cop is babying these cars when they use it.
My first car was an ex police car, loved every second. No complaints.
Ive had 2 ex cop valiany v8sno power steering heavy as fuck to park but drove ok once got pulled over by the very same cop who broke her in he remembered the plate numbasad ehnumber was smo 359
I had a 1985 Ford Crown Victoria-a former police car-and it was a great vehicle. I still regret selling it!
Replace the back seats it's not hard