Ford has introduced a stealthier light package for the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility.
The company has stashed new super-low-profile light bars at the top edge of the windshield. The thin LED arrays are placed directly in front of the visors, better concealing the lights from nearby motorists.
The covert feature is said to eliminate the need for a traditional roof-mounted light bar, which quickly alerts scofflaws to the presence of a law enforcement officer.
“Today, agencies typically use aftermarket interior visor light bars that are somewhat bulky and can obstruct the field of vision – especially for taller officers,” said Ford police marketing manager Stephen Tyler.
The lights are configured to alternate blue and red LED illumination, with optional red/red and blue/blue programming. The strips can also provide bright white ‘takedown’ and ‘scene’ lighting, with options for manual or automatic dimming to avoid dazzling motorists at night.
The Police Interceptor Utility is claimed to be the best-selling law-enforcement vehicle in the US market. The latest announcement represents Ford’s latest attempt to offer popular features from the factory, providing an alternative to traditional third-party upfitters.
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