What is Pursuit Mode on the Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Did you know the current generation of Ford's Police Interceptors have a Pursuit Mode? I take my 2016 out and tell you everything there is to know about it.

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No I'm not a cop. But I work with them frequently.
Yes there is a reason I purchased this vehicle: because it was affordable, and unlike any other vechile available, it had room for mobile communication gear right from the factory.
Yes the lights are all legal in AZ
No they are not blue (illegal in AZ)
No I am not trying to impersonate the police.
No a retail Explorer would not have been better as it has no room for radios.
Yes it's cheaper than a regular explorer. I paid $24,500. Base explorers start at $32k
Yes I could talk slower and say more uhhhs. But do you really want me to do that?
Yes I understand why these features are there. You don't need to explain it. I'm merely pointing them out to people that may not know they were there if they bought the vehicle.
No it does not have ballistic panels. But it is an available option.
No I will not put a pushbar, or teardrop lights on it. I have no need for either.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below.

[turboltr]

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[eggietheroll]

Pursuit Mode also disengages the A/C to allow all available horsepower. It also will hold the gear you're in going through a turn or curve.

[cantugabe]

I’m glad I came across this video. I have a 2016 police utility and had to slam on my breaks on the highway today because of traffic entering too slow. When I got back on the gas lightly, it was screaming in high RPMs and I was genuinely confused for a minute but figured it was some sort of interceptor feature to have power ready. Thank you for helping me clear that up.

[skeetermcswaggerU]

Just so you know, if you wanna make this transmission simulate pursuit mode manually, put the transmission in the low range(the button on the end of the shifter)I've got videos of my car on my channel in several situations and even on a race track that I run the car well over a 100 miles an hour in the low range which is basically a manual selection of the same features as to pursuit mode.


P.S.
When you do this for the 1st time it's gonna be really nerve wracking because your thinking that the car is not going to upshift but trust me if there's anything the Ford engineers did right they did it with the transmissions in these cars!!! Two of mine are 2015 Interceptor Sedan Twin Turbo Eco boost 3.5s and 1 of them is a 2014 3.7 and they both do the same thing flawlessly.
Bonus Tip:
One other little thing most people don't know.... is even though they have the foot brake parking brake with the push to release feature,

If you push on the pedal while you're actually traveling down the road, the E- brake will not lock the pedal down unless the car is close to stationary(just like the trunk release won't work while so you can literally do an E brake turn with the parking brake pedal without the fear of the parking brake being locked on after you've released it. A pretty cool feature if you ask just don't ask me how I found these things out.🤫🚓💨

[kjchicago]

I think you're doing a fine job with this Ford Interceptor SUV car

[matthewlowe]

I love how this guy is just beating the sh*t out of his nice Ford Interceptor...😆

[Cobra]

Fords with DCT(dual clutch transmission) are able to do this by putting it in “sport” mode. When in sport mode it will downshift just by tapping the brake pedal. If you hit it hard sometimes it will downshift two gears. It will also downshift when you corner hard. Also it will hold gears longer and shift later and harder. Dual clutch was available in Focus and some Fusion 2012 and later. A lot of people hated these transmissions because they work differently than a torque converter and can be clumsy in parking lots and other low speed driving. Once you get used to it I think it’s great!! Another feature that Ford doesn’t want you to know about is it has launch mode ala Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti. Put it in sport mode (make damn sure you turn traction control off) put in manual first put your foot on the brake floor it( only goes to 3500 rpms) take your foot off the brake and it’s like dumping the clutch. Great fun if you’re renting or using someone else’s car. It’s tough on the clutch so don’t do it too much. I would try going into the settings on your vehicle and see if there is anything in there that you can change. (where you change lighting settings eat.)

[moniquerowe]

I almost got into an accident on the freeway and this feature saved my life today..

[silverrain]

Man these things are probably the coolest police vehicle I have ever seen

[MrCliffdard]

I had a 2018 Explorer Limited rental, 3.5 n/a and FWD. Thing was beautiful, quick yet too much ride (and price of one like it) for me. I am considering a 3.7/awd PIU as a way cheaper alternative, just gotta make sure the internal water pump and PTU (power transfer unit) are in great shape.

[SILLYBOBO]

First time in a long time I got a notification for your channel, glad to see youre still making content! Thank you!

[adrianalan]

Very cool. My 2012 chevy impala LT also knows when to shift. No Bogging. Always responsive. Even though I don't retain this special feature that this ford does. None of the ppv impala have a pursuit mode but they do very well as far as transmission goes.

[cabdouch]

Thank you for the video.
I have not found many videos on the FPIU and just purchased 2 that I need to fix the back door handles and windows (which i did find the video to plug the cable back in)
I also want to find a nice looking or Explorer Center Console to replace the plate.
I see that the normal Explorers have a Terrain knob on the center console to select the Terran Management System. (TMS) and don't know if it can be added to the FPIU version or not. Normal, Mud/Rut, Sand, and Snow with a Hill Descent button that works along with the Intelligent Four Wheel Drive system

I appreciate your dual-video shot where you explain and show the dash with the same sequence.

Again, thank you for showing off this Pursuit Mode feature.

[korbendallas]

Just bought a 2014 blackout. Love the videos.

[The.Car.Guru.]

Them gd engine SCREAM! Love em. Thing’s can take an ass kicking

[TheTeamhwd]

I have a PI 2014 Sedan. I discovered on a closed coarse that aggressive braking sets off sport mode. It may take a few cycles. Pure abuse cycles even changed launch characteristics. Power-stop type brakes makes it switch faster. Wish it had a setting instead. Car rock's regardless.

[MrRockydee]

Thanks, this video really helps. I'm picking up a 2016 next week, also the water pump issues with them. i think I'll flush the system and sure it has the upgraded yellow coolent .

[NEWNATURE]

Thank you sharing! These engines when hot pursuit are gasping for air, a simple 5.0 mustang throttle body swap plus a stack velocity air filter solves the problem, just my $0.02 😀

[codebronxgaming]

Hard braking and wheel spin/tires chirping is the trigger that triggers the pursuit mode

[lawrencelampke]

I discovered this by accident with my 2014 Taurus interceptor. I had to hit my brakes hard to avoid hitting a deer doing 55-65 mph highway speed.When I continued to drive at about 30-40 mph it seemed like it downshifted to first or second gear. I thought my fluid was low or something, but it was at normal capacity. Now I'm glad there's a good explanation and not that the tranny has issues. It works perfectly otherwise