What replaced the Crown Vic Police Interceptor?

Ford has replaced the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with upgraded and heavy-duty versions of the Ford Explorer and Ford Taurus.

Does Ford still make Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?

The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is retired from service, as Ford introduces the next-generation Police Interceptors – offering power and performance with V6 engines and standard full-time Intelligent all-wheel drive.

Why did Ford discontinue the Crown Vic?

Simply put, it was too dated and reworking the design to modern standards was more expensive than it was worth. The Crown Victoria already had a small market, so they wouldn’t have recouped the development costs for a newer model of it.

Are there still Crown Victoria police cars?

Although Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors (CVPIs) were not sold directly to the general public by the manufacturer, they are widely available in North America as used vehicles after they are decommissioned and no longer in service with law-enforcement.

Are Crown Victorias still used as police cars?

As of Tuesday evening, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has officially retired all Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors from its fleet. The few remaining cruisers were celebrated by the department and given a proper sendoff, marking the long-deserved retirement for a tired platform.

When did the Crown Victoria go out of production?

Ford produced the last Crown Victoria on September 15, 2011, almost a year after Unit 2151 rolled off the Saint Thomas line. The Police Interceptor’s most important advantage wasn’t its performance or image, but the fact that Ford had been producing the things for so long that it could build them inexpensively.

How much horsepower does a 2005 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor have?

224 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Used 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Specs & Features

How much horsepower does a 2006 Crown Vic Police Interceptor have?

Used 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Commercial Police Package Fleet LWB Specs & Features