Ford Building New Police Interceptor For US, Aussie Falcon Not On The Table

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Nov 18, 2009
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DESPITE RUMOURS and reports online in the past week, Ford Australia has confirmed to TMR today that the Falcon is not on its way to the US.

A recent announcement that Ford North America is developing a successor to the ubiquitous Crown Victoria - sold largely as a law enforcement vehicle - was rapidly followed by suggestions that it would be based on Australia's Ford Falcon.

Some online sources had suggested that, rather than pushing the popular US-market Taurus, Ford would look to emulate GM's Holden Statesman-based plan by using the rear-wheel-drive architecture of its Australian arm.

However, speaking with TMR today, Ford Australia Product Communications Manager Justin Lacy pointed to Ford North America's announcement that its new pursuit vehicle would be engineered and built in the US.

 

"The new Police Interceptor is to be engineered and built in the US, which indicates it is a US-only program. Ford Australia is not involved with the announcement of the new Police Interceptor," Mr Lacy said.

 

It doesn't get much clearer than that.


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  • Ben [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Disappointing FORD US!!!

    the best rear drive chassis' in your company and your passing it up!
  • Morris [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Its for the US Police force so I'd say they would want it built and designed in the US. It would be another argument they could use to market their car to the governments. Same way the state police forces here in Australia use Falcon and Commodore models.
  • Heath [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    if they dont use the best RWD chassis they have, then they are fools, build in america, but base in the falcon....
  • Andy Luc [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Can the Americans be anymore ignorant, The UK just had a new batch of Lexus ISF because they did the maths determining that it was suitable taking into consideration the price,performance maintenance etc etc...
    They should re-consider our Falcon as it's badge originates from the U.S and is the best big chasis ford has to offer,( I don't want to hear about the GT ford cause that's out of their price range). They be picking up the crooks in no time.
  • Duck [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    The FG Falcons RWD platform is the best that Ford currently has globally. And it's driving dynamics are also right up there with the best of them. I'm talking about the likes of BMWs, MBs etc.
    Why don't Ford US use it????!!!!

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