<P> As with the Police Interceptor Sedan and the Ford Expedition SSV, the Utility is not sold for retail sale and is specifically designed for use by law enforcement or use by other emergency service agencies . Along with fleet - specific options such as steel wheels and provisions for user - specific paint schemes (such as contrasting doors), the Utility comes with provisions for the fitment of emergency equipment such as radios, lightbars and sirens . To free up interior space on the center console for equipment, the transmission is fitted with a column - mounted shifter . </P> <P> The Police Interceptor Utility comes with an all - wheel drive powertrain standard . Over a standard Explorer, the Utility is fitted with larger brake rotors, more advanced ABS and traction control systems, a more efficient cooling system and other standard police equipment . </P> <P> At its launch, the initial engine fitted was a 305hp 3.7 L version of the Ti - VCT V6, shared with the Ford Mustang and F - 150 . For 2014, Ford added the 365hp 3.5 L Ecoboost V6 (shared with the Police Interceptor Sedan and Ford Taurus SHO). </P> <P> The California Highway Patrol now uses the Police Interceptor Utility because the current Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Caprice and Dodge Charger patrol cars did not meet the payload the CHP requires for a universal patrol car . In May 2014, statisticians R.L. Polk declared the PI Utility the most popular police vehicle, based on 2013 U.S. sales figures . </P>

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