The Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors are not selling like they used to. We want to illustrate why. Consider the over 14 deaths that have occurred, and the even more injuries officers have sustained because they were just doing their job. The number of governmental entities refusing to continue their use is growing. Our hope is that Ford can make the simple design changes needed to keep our law enforcement officers' safety a number one priority.

Below is a list of just a few of the stories reflecting growing concerns about the Ford CVPI.

Tempe police phasing out Crown Vics

Aug. 20, 2003

Tempe police are switching to Chevrolet to get their officers out of Ford Crown Victoria patrol cruisers, whose fiery crashes have killed 14 officers nationwide. "Here in the Valley, we lead the nation in officers being killed or seriously injured in police cars," said Tempe police Sgt. Kerby Rapp, president of the Tempe Officers Association. "What we've said is 'There's obviously a flaw in this product.' "

Officer Deaths In Crown Vic Explosions Prompt Boycott
Tuscaloosa PD Switches To Dodge Intrepid Cars

June 4, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- A Texas city is calling for a nationwide boycott of Crown Victoria police cruisers after an officer's car exploded when it was struck from behind. According to engineers, the problem is the design of the Crown Victoria. The gas tank is behind the rear axle. When hit at a high speed from the rear, the tank is crushed, leaks and explodes. The Center for Auto Safety says 15 police officers have died in Crown Victoria fires since 1992. Last month alone, there were three incidents involving Crown Victoria fires: one in Dallas, another in Washington D.C., and one in Missouri where the officer was killed. "It just goes to show that this is a problem, not just here in Dallas, but nationwide," Madeleine Johnson, Dallas City Attorney, said. 

Safety of officers comes first
Sheriff declines to keep buying Ford model because of concerns

June 3 , 2003

Lake City, FL -- Despite safety issues surrounding the Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, the car remains popular to law enforcement agencies - except the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Frank Owens won't buy one of the nation's most popular police cars until a safety issue, the car's probability of catching fire after wrecks, is resolved. "I am concerned with the Columbia Sheriff''s Office," Owens said. "Each department leader is responsible for their agencies, I am addressing my responsibility as the sheriff of Columbia County. Safety is the main issue." 

Chicago Police Urge City to Not Buy CVPI's

May 29, 2003

The head of Chicago's police union urged the city Thursday to reconsider its decision to buy a fleet of Crown Victoria police cars after a Missouri state trooper's fiery death in one of the cars renewed safety concerns. Mark Donahue, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said he believes fuel tanks of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor are vulnerable to exploding when the cars are rear-ended at high speeds.  

Dallas to buy no more Crown Victorias

May 28, 2003

The Dallas City Council decided Wednesday not to buy any more Crown Victoria police cruisers, which have come under increasing criticism as being prone to erupt in flames when hit from behind at high speeds. "We did that today informally as a council upon advice of our attorney," Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said. "I go to the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Friday, and I'd like to get a lot more vocal about the fact that we have a major problem that Ford isn't recognizing. Ford needs to do something," Miller said.

Police seeking new cruiser

March 17, 2003

ALBANY -- New York State Police Superintendent James McMahon is shopping around for possible alternatives to the Ford Motor Co.'s Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. While the Interceptor has all but cornered the market nationally on the police patrol car business, the model has come under attack in New York and other parts of the country because of its alleged propensity for fuel system fires when struck from behind at high speeds. A New York state trooper died in such a fire in December when his Interceptor, parked on the shoulder of the state Thruway in Yonkers, was hit from behind by a drunken driver.