The Dominance of Ford in the Police Vehicle Market

TLDRFord is the biggest supplier of police vehicles in the United States, with about two-thirds of the market. Their best-selling police vehicle is the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, based on the popular Ford Explorer SUV. Police departments are increasingly choosing SUVs as their patrol vehicles due to their larger size and improved handling. Ford's hybrid version of the Police Interceptor Utility offers better fuel economy and significant cost savings for departments.

Key insights

🚓Ford claims about two-thirds of the police vehicle market in the United States.

🚔The Ford Police Interceptor Utility, based on the Ford Explorer, is the best-selling police vehicle in America.

🚨Police departments are transitioning from sedans to SUVs for patrol vehicles.

💰Ford's hybrid version of the Police Interceptor Utility saves departments thousands of dollars in fuel costs annually.

🔧Police SUVs are specially modified with upgraded hinges, cooling systems, and brakes to meet the demands of law enforcement use.

Q&A

What is the market share of Ford in the police vehicle market?

—Ford claims about two-thirds of the market, making it the largest supplier of police vehicles in the United States.

Which is the best-selling police vehicle?

—The Ford Police Interceptor Utility, based on the Ford Explorer, is the top-selling police vehicle in America.

Why are police departments choosing SUVs for patrol vehicles?

—SUVs offer larger size, improved handling, and better interior space for equipping with necessary law enforcement equipment.

What are the advantages of Ford's hybrid version of the Police Interceptor Utility?

—The hybrid version offers better fuel economy, saving departments thousands of dollars in fuel costs annually.

How are police SUVs modified for law enforcement use?

—Police SUVs are specially modified with upgraded hinges, cooling systems, and brakes to meet the demands of law enforcement operations.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Ford dominates the police vehicle market in the United States with about two-thirds of the market share.

01:02The Ford Police Interceptor Utility, based on the Ford Explorer, is the best-selling police vehicle in America.

04:12Police departments are transitioning from sedans to SUVs like the Ford Interceptor Utility for their patrol vehicles.

08:45Ford's hybrid version of the Police Interceptor Utility offers better fuel economy, saving departments thousands of dollars in fuel costs.

11:20Police SUVs are specially modified with upgraded hinges, cooling systems, and brakes to meet the demands of law enforcement use.

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