Ford's Crown Vic Police Interceptor (2009) is a workhorse patrol car for big-city and small-town LE agencies. The automaker has committed to producing it through 2011. Known as the CVPI, it has been a staple in the fleets of the Los Angeles Police Department and New York State Police, as well as the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Sandy Springs (Ga.) Police Department.
Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor
For the 2009 model year, Ford added power pedals as standard equipment. The CVPI also has side impact airbags and new federally mandated recessed window switches. The CVPI also received upgraded brakes for 2009. The confirmation flash that occurs when the doors are locked is now automatically disabled when the Courtesy Lamp Disable option is ordered. The confirmation flash was considered a safety issue because the lights would flash when the officer exited the vehicle and locked the doors, potentially giving their presence away at night.
Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is the workhorse patrol car for both big-city and small-town law enforcement agencies, and the automaker has committed to producing it through 2011. It's been a staple use in the fleets of the Los Angeles Police Depatment and New York State Police, as well as the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Sandy Springs (Ga.) Police Department.
Developed in conjunction with major police departments, Ford's new Ballistic Door panels offer extra protection. Officers can swing the front doors into action as a shield from incoming projectiles. The Ballistic Door panels are covert (not visible from the outside), lightweight and don't interfere with interior space or door/window mechanisms. So you can return fire from the relative safety of your Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, according to Ford.
The 2004-2009 version of the Ford Police Intercepter, which is often referred to as the CVPI, is rated at 250hp because it includes an airbox with an integrated 80mm (3.1-inch) mass airflow (MAF) sensor that's part of the airbox lid. This allows for much more precise flow calibration and reduces the chances of air leakage. The P71 zip tube (the flexible rubber hose between the throttle body and MAF outlet) is also used to reduce noise, vibration and harshness, as well as transfer air from the airbox to the throttle body with minimal flow resistance.
Optional features include ballistic door panels, locking gas cap, heated sideview mirrors, remote keyless entry, traction control and two-tone paint. The vehicle is available with a 3.27 non-limited-slip axle or 3.55 limited-slip axle.