Ford is replacing the 70% police market holding Crown Victorias with a custom version Interceptor based on the new Taurus. With Ford moving to a front-wheel drive car, Chrysler hopes to improve its 18% market share with the Charger Pursuit.
Background
General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Caprice in 1996
Ford will discontinue full-size Crown Vic for police use in Sept 2011
New Ford Interceptor based on new Ford Taurus, new Explorer to follow