Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013 Police agencies around the country haven’t even gotten the new Ford police car based on the Taurus full size sedan. But they may wind up with a new, better cruiser instead — one based on the 2013 Taurus. That’s what we’re hearing from a top Ford official as the new Taurus was unveiled this week in New York.

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013 Let us explain. For months now, we’ve shown you the menacing police car version of the Ford Taurus, pictured at top, which Ford has been pushing hard to police agencies around the country as the replacement for the Crown Victoria, which stops production at the end of the year.

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013 Because the Taurus isn’t really planned to take over until the Crown Vic is dead, few, if any, have been delivered to police agencies even as they order them. But after only two lackluster sales years for its latest Taurus, a new version is on is on the way. That’s it, pictured at right.

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013 So is the newest the one going to police agencies as the police version of the car? Yes, according to Ford’s Derek Kuzak, who introduced the new Taurus this week. The new version has a modified front and rear end, LED taillights and other mostly cosmetic updates that shouldn’t be a be a big deal to police agencies.

Ford Taurus version switch police New cars 2013 The race for the next police car is a three-way affair between Taurus, Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Caprice. Dodge Charger just got an update to its looks as well, but it’s smaller than the other two. Taurus had a turbocharged engine and front wheel drive, features that may not please some police departments. And Caprice is a Australian import, which may not go over well for department that has buy-USA sourcing policies