The Police Driving Site is Dedicated to Providing  Complete Information as it Pertains to Issues Surrounding the Police Package Crown Victoria. 

Ford has approximately 80% of the law enforcement police vehicle market.  Estimates are that there are about 400,000 of these police cruisers currently are in use. First manufactured in 1979, today's Crown Victoria has essentially the same design as the original vehicle, making it the oldest design of a car still being sold as new. It is the only car on the market that is certified for "police pursuit" that has retained the rear fuel tank design.

At least 15 law enforcement officers have been killed and 9 seriously injured when the fuel tanks on their Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors (CVPIs) exploded in flames after the vehicles were hit from behind at highway speeds.  There have been many more instances where the cars exploded and were not occupied by officers.  In addition to the officers' deaths, at least 12 civilian deaths and 6 injuries have been linked to the Crown Victoria and mechanically similar models.  Ford has admitted in a deposition that fuel-fed fires in this line of sedans already have claimed more lives than the Ford Pinto when it was recalled in the mid-1970s.

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The fact remains that the Police Package Crown Victoria will continue to be the most popular patrol vehicle in America.  It's size, comfort, and solid mechanics are just some of the appeal to law enforcement.  Simply put, there is not a comparable vehicle.  Despite this,  Ford Motor Company owes America's Law Enforcement Officers every resource it has to correct this issue.  Below are various articles and links to the Crown Vic fuel tank situation.  There are two arguments to the issue.  Police Driving has made it a point to tell this story from both angles.  You will notice articles from each side.

Statistics developed by Ford revealed that Crown Victoria Police Interceptors have a rate of fatal collision fuel fed fires far higher than other vehicles.

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Safety Alert Chronicles The Latest Crown Vic Fires  Police Driving thanks safety alert for their assistance in this area.  The information they provide is top notch.

Fire Panel  This company provides an extra level of protection to the fuel tanks of the Crown Vic.  Click here to see their submitted article to this site.

Fire X Online  Firexonline, LLC is introducing a revolutionary vehicle fire suppression system.  The FireXonline system is designed specifically for the Ford Crown Vic police sedan.

Official Ford Crown Vic Police Package Site   Obtain updates on the police packages and fuel tank situation.

Officer Jason  This site is about a Phoenix Officer burned in a Crown Vic Fire.  He is a courageous hero trying to help others.

File Complaint With NHTSA  File any applicable complaints here about the Crown Vic.

Code 3 Vehicles  An excellent forum related to the Crown Vic.

Directions On Installing the Crown Vic Fuel System Upgrade Kit   Thanks to Captain Spears - Florida Highway Patrol

Ensure the Crown Vic Fuel System Upgrade is Installed Correctly  Thanks to Captain Spears - Florida Highway Patrol

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