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"Police Interceptor" is a general term used to identify vehicles used in police service. This general designation can cover a wide range of vehicles from the Ford Mustang and Camaro to a Tahoe SUV or Ford F150 pickup. Generally, the Police Interceptor or Police Pursuit Vehicle means a full sized four door sedan. In recent years, front wheel drive vehicles like the Chevrolet Impala or Dodge Intrepid have seen some use by police departments. For our purposes here at Texas Interceptors, we have chosen to focus on the rear wheel drive Ford Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Caprice rear wheel drive models which were discontinued after the 1996 model year.

The Police Interceptor Difference

Police Package vehicles are designed with special features for strength, durability and performance. Heavy-duty frames, suspensions, transmissions and rear ends give the cars a firm and stable ride. Auxiliary transmission and oil coolers, and high-capacity engine cooling help to keep temperatures down in severe service. Special safety features are there to protect you. Buying a used police vehicle does have its' pitfalls. You might want to read our advice and observations here.

Following is a list of the police package equipment incorporated into a Crown Victoria by Ford Motor Co. This is representative* of the differences between a police interceptor and a civilian model.

Brakes/4 wheel disk/police level California emission system Quick ratio power steering Speed rated 'all season' BSW tires Full size spare tire Certified speedometer calibration Front and rear stabilizer bars Remote decklid release Engine compartment light Single key locking Dual beam dome light (ticket light) Dual exhaust Cooling pkg/police level	Engine oil cooler Transmission oil cooler Power steering oil cooler Heavy duty battery Heavy duty alternator Heavy duty U-Joints Heavy duty suspension Heavy duty wheel rims Heavy duty frame (chassis) Heavy duty springs Heavy duty driveshaft Auxiliary power points Limited slip rear differential

Ford does not sell any new Crown Victoria Police Interceptor models to the general public. They can only sell to the government agencies and municipalities. Once the cars are no longer needed, they may be sold as surplus to private individuals.

Chevrolet discontinued the rear wheel drive Caprice in 1996.

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PLEASE NOTE: Some of these articles reflect the authors viewpoint and they are responsible for the content. We do not necessarily agree with some of their viewpoints.

*Police Interceptors may or may not be equipped with all options on this list.

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