Newly Acquired 2016 Police Interceptor Utility Overview
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- New videos coming soon for the channel. This time there will be more catered towards 2016-19 PIU's. Stay tuned and let me know if you need any non-OEM parts from it.
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I would definitely appreciate a video regarding the light hole repairs above the doors too!
Always exciting getting a new project
Looking forward to videos on this! I own a 2017 Ford Police Interceptor (Explorer XLT). Your channel has been a huge help already.
Looking forward to your upcoming videos - I purchased a 2017 FPIU 4 months ago here in northern Michigan and watched most of your prior videos to help convert, but in many cases the difference between 2013 and 2017 FPIU's is notable and not straightforward. I would love to figure out how to disable the rear tailgate lockout so that I don't have to have to follow the magic formula to get the rear hatch open, it'd be nice to just open the rear hatch as long as the doors are all unlocked. I am also looking forward to your video on adding remote start and fog lights. One thing you did not mention specifically which I am very much wanting to do is to add a Tesla Style infotainment center, but with my limited knowledge and a price tag of anywhere from $600 up to as much as $2,000 that's a lot of cash to be dropping. I am currently working on replacing the PTU fluid and may make a video of that to help others because the Ford manual does not have any procedure for replacing the PTU fluid aside from completely removing the PTU unit which is a very time-consuming process. My interceptor had 89,000 miles on it and within about a thousand miles I started noticing that there was what felt like hesitation or slipping in the transmission. The owner's manual calls for changing the transmission fluid at 150,000 miles which is pretty ridiculous and does not have any interval for replacing the PTU fluid. I found that this transmission is not friendly when it comes to trying to replace the transmission filter so I did a simple drain and refill of the transmission fluid, drove it for a couple days and then drained and refilled the transmission fluid again with clean fluid. When I drained and refilled the transmission the first time my hesitations in the transmission almost completely went away. When I did the next drain and refill a couple days later my fluid again was really dark and upon refilling I found that my transmission was very smooth. I have gained about one MPG for fuel and hoping that with replacing the PTU fluid here I will get an additional boost in fuel performance because I anticipate that the fluid that's in the PTU right now is really thick and gummy which would cause a lot of resistance. Thanks for all the videos and I will be watching for your next series
Please make videos I’ve been looking into changing my fluids for maintenance but find it difficult learning how
Thank god!! I got a 2016 and im lost!!
1. Turning the door back into a normal liftgate
2. How to program a regular keyfob ive read you can program with the ford switch blade with remote start would be nice!
3. Everything related to forscan..everything ive activated in forscan doesnt work except dark car mode.
4. The fog lights. From what ive learned. If you have the harness you can plug and play with forscan but afaik no one has the harness so if you get a set the must be hardwired into the headlights..maybe you can find a more professional way
5. Rear seats i really wanna know what your gonna go with on this. The 2020+ seats are wildly available and super cheap for some reason i wonder if they can be modified to fit!
6 the radio! Ive been tearing my hair out trying to figure out a replacement. The bluetooth is going in mine and i just dont know whats gonna work and i dont wanna spend 2-3k for a sync kit. Your lucky your dont have rear climate control cause that adds a whole host of other problems 😢
7. Can you please show us how to get thr horn to work on these cars PLEASE. My horns are wired up and work but nothing from pressing the button not even a relay click
Regardless I look forward to this series and anything you do with it 🎉 congrats
Look for your years upfitter guide. There is typically a loop of wire that goes from your horn ring to the horn relay. Left hand side low in the center console. I want to say grey with green wire. Typicaly, there will be spliced wires connected to them that went to the siren controller.
@@jasonshioshi2872 well that was easy lol thanks man i have a horn now
I’d love to see how to install fog lights! Thank you!
This video series is perfectly timed! I’m working on a 2019 and have already changed the door panels over to xlt trim ones and installed a center console with your filler panel.
Do you still have your OEM door panels my driver side is in rough shape and Ive been keeping my eye out for a nicer one. I like the material the cop ones are made out of.
@@Firefox-mt4ud yes, I have all 4 panels in great shape, no damage
I got a 2017 and removed the spotlight and got new cover on Amazon for 40$ & put automatic light switch I got from Walmart for 50$ but I’d like to get the horn working & new back door locks & roof rack maybe one day I’ll change the center console
I have a 2017 as well, to fix the horn, there should be 2 tiny green wires underneath the steering wheel that were previously cut and spliced into a horn ring circuit by the PD. For me, they had just left the wires dangling by the column behind the kick panel. If yours is like this, try tapping each of the wires on some bare metal, it should cause the horn to honk. All I did was pigtail these wires together with the battery disconnected (as to not annoy my neighbors) and wrapped them in electrical tape. I also saw that for some people, these wires are somewhere in the rats nest of connectors under the heat unit.
You may also have issues with the left/right brake light not working but the 3rd one does. This is because of the PD wiring the connectors to their own circuit. You’ll have to pop up a the trim panels a good way and splice the wires back together bypassing their wiring. Just match the colors, splice and wrap in electrical tape. I’ll link the video I watched to figure this out below.
Nice find. I have a 2019 FPIU with the 3.5l Eco-boost 100K miles. When i got the car I knew the water pump and the PTU would be a problem at some point. My credit union offered me a warranty service that covers all parts and labor for engine and drive line items. Got them to replace my PTU as it was leaking and they replaced one of my turbos while they were doing the work. it was $5k worth of work that I didn't have to pay for out of pocket.
If you do end up selling that Setina push bar id be willing to buy it from you. Mine had one when it was in service I have to cut outs for it but the PD kept it. Id eventually like to reinstall it at some point if i can get my hands on one. Not a lot of junkyards around me have FPIU explorers let alone with equipment still in them.
I know you are talking about grill replacement but those police lights once removed... there are factory black plastic covers that snap in once the lights are gone. PPD probably have them.. somewhere. 2016 -2019 look good.. but i kinda like the 2013-2015 now same as the 2012-2014 chargers
Looks great. I would like to tell you right off the bat, if you want keyless entry, you will need the dealer remote (Part# GB5Z15K601C). The programming is different and you will need FORScan. Do not open the package from the dealer until you program it. There's a little 48 character code on the outside of the package. Additionally, if you want remote start you are unfortunately going to need an aftermarket solution. I recommend 12 volt solutions remote start kit with long range remote. I have it in my vehicle and I love it. No splicing into wires on 16-19 kits, it's completely plug and play. I'm not very sure on 16-19 stuff but that is one of them. You can also make the liftgate follow the unlock button. However be careful, if you hit the trunk button on a remote, it'll just act as the button in the vehicle. It'll relock once you close it.
Yeah I’ve already done a bit of research and found some other options as well as the 12 volt solutions kit. It’s not a top priority right now but will be addressed at some point.
@@depolicify Yeah I recommend getting the long range remotes from 12 volt solutions if you decide to go with their kits. No need for the dealer remote and they have way better range than factory. They're kit also have a secure idle function, you can activate the remote start then remove the key and the car will be secured with the engine running still. Some FPIUs do have a secure idle function from factory starting at 2018 I believe. Be useful for the Alaskan weather to keep the heat running. I wanted a 16-19 FPIU, I couldn't find one here in Washington, had to settle with a 15.
Some of the remote start kits such as Compustar have a subscription based thing I'm pretty sure. Be aware of that. I'm unwilling to pay a subscription to have remote start.
I have a 2018 FPIU and I have the 12 volt kit. It’s awesome and works very well. I didn’t know about the secure idle feature. I am gonna have to check that out.
@@WillNotTheGamer From what I know, you can activate the remote start and then give it a few seconds and you can remove the key from the ignition.
@@utility_tristin I will try it out when I see the squad again.
Also I’d be interested in the center console spotlight or other police lights. The rear lights look like factory upfitter lights that have Ford plugs
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Awesome stuff, just got done watching all of your videos. This Friday I'll be picking up a '19 PIU with 67k mi and 11k total engine hours for $6k. A bit of a gamble since I didn't have time to inspect, but according to the logs they maintained it religiously. This is not my first gov. auction but it is my first PIU. Depending on what I find I'll either flip it around quickly or convert back to civilian trim and adopt it as the new daily driver. If I go this route I'll do the full conversion back to civilian trim since I don't want to be the douche driving the cop car, lol. Have you considered opening up a forum or discord channel focused on de-policing?
Hell man she looks clean and love the look of it
Awesome pick up. I look forward to following along your work to work on my new 2017. I would be interested in the grill lights if you want to work out a swap for the inserts.
I am awaiting my 12v starter with long range remotes so hopefully you can work out a deal with them.
My police utility was a sheriff vehicle. They left all kinds of residue and scratched the paint. Mechanically all the needs repaired is a exhuast leak between the turbo and exhuast manifold.
Currently got a 2016 interceptor sedan once it goes out imma go on the hunt for 2020 or newer utility!
Could you do a video on programming a key fob for a car that doesn’t have one? My interceptor only has regular keys and manual locks.
Also is there a way to get the interior lights to come on when the doors open?
You can get the front roof console (sunglass holder) to turn on with the door, but from what I can tell the rear dome lights are only wired for manual on/off
I have a 2013 fpiu and I love the car. However I really dislike the steering wheel. Is there a way to upgrade to a newer steering wheel?
Also that rear partition would be awesome if your willing to ship
I might be able to if I can break it down small enough. Shipping wouldn’t be cheap. But I am willing to ship
Nice
Can you please change the rims?
Can you make a video of adding push start ignition with adding a key fob for remote start and keyless entry
I probably will not be installing a push start, I will be doing remote start and keyless entry.
@@depolicify can you make a video on how to fix the back doors always being locked from the inside. So that the back passengers can get out
Yes that video will be coming soon@@willlindstrom9053
Change your rims on the 2017 Explorer like stock Ford rims
Already did, Don't have a video of it.
I’d be very interested in a solution for the cop light and also getting into programming mode, I have factory keyless, but haven’t been successful even getting into programming mode
I would love the console and the three point dc power box (three cigarette lighters)
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I’ve got a 2017 utility im gonna be rebuilding. I’d be interested in that rifle rack. As well as the grill. The lights are legal in my state.
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Can i get the spot light and the black trim pice thats on the outside of the car?
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Please man if you can figure out how to add remote start that would be sweet. I also feel like there has to be a different key fob than the 3 button fobs
I highly recommend the 12volt kit for remote start.
Are you going to keep making videos with the 2013?
Yes, but it’s mostly all fixed up at this point
2:06 hahaha "ghost" graphics
Sir, how about the price
I'm not going to mention pricing because it varies wildly based on location and luck.