Ford Pro Launches 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility; Hybrid and Gas Models Arrive to Agencies Nationwide
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The upgraded 2025
Ford Police Interceptor® Utility – part of America's best-selling police vehicle lineup1 – is on patrol, shipping to law enforcement agencies now, including the standard hybrid powertrain which can potentially help save agencies on costs associated with fuel due to unnecessary idle times -
Technology updates like standard Vehicle Integration System 2.0 and Police Perimeter Alert help improve productivity and officer safety while upgraded center screens, streamlined upfitting, and
Ford Pro Solutions integrate telematics and help simplify the job of fleet management -
Ford Pro Police Vehicles are America’s best-selling Police Vehicles1 and each is supported by over 700 commercial vehicle service centers across the country to keep units in top condition and officers on patrol
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MY2025 PIU Hybrid (Photo: Business Wire)
As America’s best-selling police vehicle1, the
"Officers often have long idle times when on patrol, so the hybrid powertrain is a popular choice,” said
All this is above and beyond the fact that PIU was designed and tested to pass the
Safety On the Beat
The 2025
Available ballistic panels can be added to the front door panels that provide level III+ or IV+ protection. Level III+ can help resist many handgun and non-armor-piercing bullets up to .30 caliber, while level IV+ panels provide protection against up to .30-caliber armor-piercing rifle ammunition.
Newly standard Advanced Driver-Assist technology3 such as Automatic Emergency Braking, BLIS® (Blind Spot Monitoring with Cross-traffic Alert), Rear Parking Sensors, Reverse Brake Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking provides driving assurance for officers in various scenarios.
The Power of Choice and New Features
Departments can choose from three powertrain options to fit the needs of their community, beat, and budget.
- 3.3-liter direct-injected V6 with hybrid system (AWD): 318 horsepower, and 322 lb.-ft. of torque.4,5
- 3.3L V6 gas engine (AWD):285 horsepower,260 lbs. ft. of torque.5
- 3.0L V6 EcoBoost® engine (AWD): 400 horsepower and 415 lbs. ft. of torque.5,6
Technology and features that help officers and fleet managers during every shift.
- New standard 12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster with certified speedometer for clearer information display during operation
- Manual Police Pursuit Mode with a steering wheel activation button allows officers to easily put the vehicle into a high-performance tuning configuration without taking their hands off the wheel
- Standard Police Perimeter Alert system and Police Engine Idle feature
- Police Dark Car feature to help law enforcement remain discrete during stakeout
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Ford Pro Vehicle Integration System 2.0 for easier customization - Advanced over-the-air capabilities for seamless updates7
Four remappable switches are integrated into the steering wheel and connect the driver with installed equipment the department needs so they can easily control lights, sirens, speakers, K9 door releases and other police applications. There’s also an available lockable vault for convenient storage of weapons, ammunition, or critical evidence. PIU also comes standard with Police Accessory Independent Timed-Release Output (PAITRO), which is a two-part security system for the cargo area. A front seat occupant pushes the overhead release button and has 45 seconds to walk to the liftgate and press a second button to make it open. This prevents unauthorized access and maintains the security of the rear cargo area.
The 2025 PIU comes also standard with a different kind of backup - a
Comprehensive Law Enforcement Line-Up
The 2025
1Based on S&P Global Mobility new vehicle registration data limited to government entities and POL and SSV trim vehicles for full year 2023
2The full-size spare tire secured in the factory location is necessary to achieve the
3Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
4Calculated via combined performance of the engine and electric motor(s) with peak battery power. The calculations utilize SAE J1349® engine results and
5When properly equipped. Horsepower and torque Ratings are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
6Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.
7FordPass® Connect, the FordPass® App, and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected Services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected Services excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.
8Available on vehicles with embedded modem or equipped with approved plug-in device (PID). May require modem activation.
9Assembled in the
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