Lincoln Town Car Guy Compares Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vs Ford Explorer ST

[@Real_Tim_S]

* The grille you observed a lot of blocked off opening - that's usually an indicator of a turbo car * Should have compared the brakes - FPIU are usually larger. * All the trim is usually matte black on the FPIU. * Often no roof rails because you'd have trouble mounting a lightbar if roof rack bars where in the way. * Springs in the suspension are usually rated for more weight. * The rear has a crash reinforcement in what is the footwell for the third row seat (third row seats are not an option on FPIU) * Cloth seats in the front are cloth for durability and low maintenance (no body in a motor-pool is going out and conditioning leather every week) - vinyl rear seats are because they are cheap, and usually removed and replaced with something else. * Often a vinyl floor - easier steam cleaning. * Electrically, the wire harnesses have end-user conductors for various purposes, extra power, signals indicating status to allow for control of accessories (park, brake, vehicle speed, ignition), and hole-free passthrough of the firewall (think sirens and lights. There are options to intercept door speakers and use those for other things (like 2-way radio speakers). * The biggest difference beyond the equipment is the software. Everything is run on EUCs nowadays, there are police specific engine/transmission tunings, and convenience and beauty options are usually disabled so that the car doesn't stand out in a crowd. The Police Interceptor Utility vehicles are made on the same line as regular Explorers (think highest commonality parts and process), but before they are shipped to dealers they are sent to a modification center in Troy, MI to install/modify the police-specific packages/options using people trained on those specific options. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naOaoWNvfbOofq8 Here's a video walking through 2020 factory options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjVf5uhabKlkJY What you were having trouble conceiving is a process called "upfitting". Then, once a department takes delivery from a fleet dealer, they are sent to an upfitter the department has a contract with - who does all of the equipment installs specific to the department. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHPVfJlngMyLpc0 Why would you use an upfitter versus just ordering options from the factory? Well, you'd be pleased to know that your police and fire departments recycle. When a vehicle comes out of service they will try to reclaim as much good hardware that fits in the replacement vehicle. This way they only need to purchase consumables, replace hardware which is broken, or new items where there is vehicle-to-vehicle incompatibility. I'm the third owner of a 2015 FPIU.

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thanks for the info! You are obviously a lot more knowledgeable about this stuff than me :) I'll watch those videos also.

[@XDMIIIIIIIII]

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[@WJHandyDad]

2:14 I like the ones that have "INTERCEPTOR" lettering across the hood

[@VitaliyKofman]

I don't think I've ever see that.

[@WJHandyDad]

@@VitaliyKofman It may only be on the 365hp AWD models. I thought I even saw it in one of your other videos with the Explorer Interceptor

[@42luke93]

Hope that won't be an issue when time comes to get decommissioned.

[@jonty172]

The seats are government issue/spec seats same material in the crown vic cop cars its super durable against their equipment they wear as they jump in and out 100 times a shift. The seats basically are supposed to last a lot longer than the civilian ones. Thanks for the video good work. I would love to see more on the mechanical differences, such as the shocks, and radiator and alternator.

[@xuewei2270]

Damn, it's hard to decide on either buying an explorer or an fpiu. Kinda want the durability but kinda want that infotainment screen too 😮 im in chicago though, might just go ask if they have a used one.

[@cameronhibbler1876]

Are there any major differences between the 2020 FPIU and the 2021 FPIU?

[@VitaliyKofman]

There are probably some minor things, but I'm by no means an expert in this.

[@NorthernUtahDashcam]

The taillights are a darker red on the ST. This is also a “base” ST with the smaller rims but still very nice.

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thanks! Your attention to details is better than mine!

[@NorthernUtahDashcam]

@@VitaliyKofman It helps that I have a 2020 Explorer. 😉

[@VitaliyKofman]

Nice! Yes! :)

[@VitaliyKofman]

@Ronald Reed Thanks for the comment

[@SuperCheckIT]

Can a civilian purchase these Police interceptor from the dealership? Or is only purchase for law enforcement?

[@VitaliyKofman]

Yes, civilian can purchase because these are former government cars

[@SuperCheckIT]

@@VitaliyKofman Thanks for the info 👍

[@VitaliyKofman]

@@SuperCheckIT any time!

[@rubberduckybdc6489]

No, as of the 2020 model it's non civilian issue. But you can purchase used

[@staying_spooky]

@@rubberduckybdc6489 you can buy new ones. Why couldn’t you? It’s not a cop car yet

[@robertdutka3409]

What dealership? I want to check out those Explorer vehicles.

[@VitaliyKofman]

This was filmed about 2 months ago at a n IL dealership Ford/Lincoln

[@anwarlucas]

Did you just walk into a random lot with locked cars doing a review 😂😂

[@VitaliyKofman]

That's exactly what I did 😃

[@khalifgreen581]

Police have their own mechanics, and if the car is still under warranty they go to the dealer.

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thanks for the comment!

[@SignatureL]

2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vs 2021 Ford Explorers are nice!

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thank you!

[@rubberduckybdc6489]

It doesn't say explorer because it isn't one. It is a FPIU Ford Police Interceptor Utility. They have totally different internals and performance packages. And the 2020 and up isn't up for purchase by non agencies. But if you can find them used....

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thanks for the comment!

[@tartaruszelus5473]

On my title it says explorer.

[@staying_spooky]

You can buy these new too…..

[@nbagoats4819]

@@staying_spooky No, you cannot. Stop telling people that. I have had 2 interceptor and is currently driving a 2022 interceptor. I had to wait until it because avaibale used.

[@hhashhimhashim3692]

thx thx is the best car

[@VitaliyKofman]

Thanks