Ford Motor Co. says that the addition of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine means agencies will have four powertrain choices in the Police Interceptor sedan, including a V6 lineup that outperforms V8 engines of years past. Police Interceptor sedan is available with a 3.5-liter V6 with front-wheel drive, a 3.7-liter V6 with all-wheel drive and the powerhouse 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive. The new model achieves EPA-certified mileage rating of 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.
Based on the EPA-estimated ratings, when driven 30,000 miles per year and with gas prices at, for example, $3.21 per gallon, the Special Service Police package could save agencies approximately $1,720 over three years compared with the most efficient competitors in the market today. For police agencies operating fleets as large as 150 vehicles, the savings estimate over three years jumps to approximately $257,940. Agencies operating smaller fleets of only 50 vehicles could still see their three-year savings add up to approximately $85,980.
“Agencies looking to reduce their fuel expenditures, especially for non-pursuit vehicles in small rural agencies, universities and for detective work will want to take a look,” said Jonathan Honeycutt, Ford police marketing manager. “We’ve had great feedback on the vehicle and had a lot of agencies asking about it.”
For more information on Ford Police Interceptor, visit www.FordPoliceInterceptor.com
