Ford Launches Special F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Truck For Police In The US

Ford builds a special police F-150 Lightning pickup (photo: Ford)

JAKARTA - Ford Motor Company has resumed the tradition of producing vehicles for the police. But interestingly this time, Ford will make it use electricity. This is an electric vehicle for the police.

On Thursday, July 28, Ford officially launched the F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle, the first electric pickup truck built specifically for police in the US.

Launching Electrek, the company said that the first shipments of Lightning started last spring and they received promising feedback.

It is known, Ford has provided vehicles to the police for more than 70 years. The company also admits that it has 12,000 departments that are its customers.

According to Ford, this police-only F-150 Lightning can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under four seconds (with an extended battery pack and one-foot launch).

In addition to the pursuit specifications, the F-150 Pro SSV is designed to handle many situations that the police will encounter in the course of their duties, from assisting in an accident, to towing a boat or trailer.

In terms of technology, this vehicle uses Intelligent Range, SYNC 4, Ford Power Up software updates over-the-air and Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology, including Automatic Emergency Braking and Blindspot Information System.

Inside the car, the Ford F-150 Lightning Police features a 12-inch digital cluster display and a 12-inch landscape-style touchscreen.

Then, to make it easier for officers to get into the car, Ford reduced the thickness of the seat cushions in these electric vehicles. Most importantly, the Ford F-150 Lightning has a roof-mounted red/blue, yellow/white LED warning beacon.