Ford Unveils America’s First Electric Pickup Truck Purpose-Built for Police: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV

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The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle is the first electric pickup designed for police use, merging efficiency with law enforcement capabilities. It features police-grade interiors and advanced electric powertrain benefits, aimed at reducing operational costs. Ford Pro facilitates the transition to electric vehicles for police departments, with access to charging solutions and flexible financing. The vehicle offers impressive performance metrics, including fast acceleration and significant towing capacity, enhancing the productivity and sustainability of police fleets.

Positive

• Introduction of the first electric police vehicle, enhancing Ford's portfolio.
• Potential reduction in operational costs due to the electric powertrain.
• Strong market position: Ford's police vehicle lineup is the best-selling in the U.S.
• Comprehensive support and services through Ford Pro, including financing options.

Negative

• Limited information on the vehicle's range and operational metrics.
• The need for police departments to invest in charging infrastructure may present initial challenges.

• 2023 Ford F-150^® Lightning^™ Pro Special Service Vehicle provides the modern, always-on work-ready truck police departments need to help lower costs, drive efficiency and accelerate customers’ sustainability goals
• F-150 Lightning Pro SSV combines benefits of an electric powertrain with law enforcement-specific interior features of F-150 Police Responder^®, including police-grade heavy-duty cloth seats, built-in steel intrusion plates and available roof-mounted LED warning beacons
• Ford Pro^™ helps make the transition to electric easier for municipal customers with its top-selling¹ police vehicle lineup, software, charging, service and FinSimple^™ financing – now offering municipal loan options for charging solutions including installation, hardware and software

DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ford Pro^™ continues to help guide cities into an electrified, software-driven world with the launch of America’s first electric pickup truck purpose-built for police: the 2023 Ford F-150^® Lightning^™ Pro Special Service Vehicle.

Ford has been providing police departments with the vehicles they need to protect and serve communities for more than 70 years. Currently, Ford Pro customers include more than 12,000 police departments across the country and its police vehicle lineup outsells all other police vehicles combined¹. The company attributes this success and customer loyalty to the automaker’s close collaboration with its customers, specifically the Ford Police Advisory Board.

“We're proud to offer America’s first electric police pickup truck to local government customers who can use the truck’s game-changing technology to help improve their productivity,” said Nate Oscarson, Ford Pro national government sales manager. “Pro Power Onboard can serve as a mobile power source² to light up evening accident scenes on the highway, the electric powertrain helps to potentially reduce costs associated with fuel and scheduled maintenance needs³ and the Mega Power Frunk provides extra lockable storage on top of purpose-built police additions our customers have come to expect from the leader in police vehicles.”

An intelligent electric truck purpose-built for police

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV blends familiar Built Ford Tough^® power and performance, including available sub-four-second 0-60 mph acceleration capabilities⁴, with the vehicle’s high-tech electric platform and innovation with Ford Pro’s real-time software and support.

The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations, such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer. Purpose-built features from F-150 Police Responder^® include:

• Police-grade heavy-duty cloth seats with reduced bolsters to help holstered officers enter and exit the vehicle more easily
• Built-in steel intrusion plates in the front seatbacks.
• Available red/blue, amber/white roof-mounted LED warning beacons
• An upfit-friendly reinforced instrument panel top tray for easy mounting of police equipment
• Easy-to-clean vinyl rear seats and vinyl flooring

Standard features include:

• Interior: 12-inch digital cluster screen and 12-inch landscape-style touchscreen on the center stack
• Exterior: Mega Power Frunk gives officers 14.1 cubic feet of lockable cargo area in the front and offers easy access for upfitters to locate a 220-amp DC-DC power source
• Targeted performance and capability: 452 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of torque^5, 7,700-pound towing capacity⁶ and 2,235 maximum payload⁷ with a standard-range battery, and sub-four-second 0-60 mph acceleration⁴, 580 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of torque⁵, and 10,000-pound towing capability⁶ with the extended-range battery
• Technology: Intelligent Range, SYNC^® 4, over-the-air Ford Power Up software updates and Ford Co-Pilot360^™ technology, including Automatic Emergency Braking and Blindspot Information System (BLIS^®) with Cross-Traffic Alert⁸

Accelerating productivity and sustainability with the Ford Pro platform

As part of Ford Pro’s platform of connected vehicles, software and services, the targeted zero-emissions⁹ police truck comes pre-configured to seamlessly connect to a department’s existing fleet of Ford and non-Ford internal combustion engine and battery-electric vehicles, chargers, and fleet management software. When used together, police departments can proactively manage when vehicles are charged and serviced, resulting in potentially lower operating costs and improved uptime.

Ford Pro SSV customers also benefit from access to the following:

• Available Ford E-Telematics^™10 which delivers manufacturer-grade information, insights and solutions on potential solutions on fuel management, vehicle health and more
• Established network of more than 650 electric vehicle-certified Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers across the United States, offering sales, service, financing and charging solutions, as well as 2,300 Ford electric vehicle-certified dealers.
• Consultative services related to charging installation and operation, data management and digital services
• Ford Pro^™, through its commercial lending arm FinSimple^™, offers flexible financing options for municipalities for vehicles as well as for charging solutions including depot installation, hardware and software to assist in the transition to electrified fleets
• Ford Pro’s Body Builder Advisory Service – a complimentary resource with guides and the latest information on how to add specialty tools and aftermarket equipment

More information on 2023 F-150 Lightning, including range, will be released later this summer.

For more information on America’s first electric truck purpose-built for law enforcement, please visit www.ford.com/police-vehicles/ssv/.

¹Based on S&P Global Mobility new vehicle registration data limited to government entities and POL and SSV trim vehicles for full year 2021
²Maximum power draw not to exceed limits specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. See owner’s manual for important operating instructions.
³Scheduled maintenance costs compared to a 2.7-liter EcoBoost^® gas model based on recommended service schedule as published in the owner’s manual. Analysis reflects Ford Motor Company’s standard method for calculating scheduled maintenance cost and reflects data available in 2020.
⁴When equipped with available extended-range battery. Ford test data based on typical industry methodology using 1-ft. Rollout. Your results may vary.
⁵Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. Based on manufacturer testing using computer engineering simulations. Calculated via peak performance of the electric motor(s) at peak battery power. Your results may vary.
⁶Maximum towing on Pro models with available extended-range battery and Max. Trailer Tow Package. Maximum towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
⁷Maximum payload with standard-range battery and 18-inch wheels. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
⁸Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See owner’s manual for details and limitations.
⁹Based on EPA tailpipe rating. Visit fueleconomy.gov for more information.
¹⁰Eligible vehicles receive a complimentary three-year trial of E-Telematics services that begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. Requires modem activation. Terms and conditions apply. Telematics service and features, and access to vehicle data, depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. After the three-year trial, annual service contract is required for E-Telematics service. Call 833-811-3673 to activate E-Telematics service.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services. Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 182,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Credit is available at corporate.ford.com.

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Elizabeth Kraft

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Source: Ford Motor Company

FAQ

What is the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle?

It's a newly launched electric pickup truck specifically designed for police departments, combining law enforcement features with an electric powertrain.

What are the benefits of the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV for police departments?

The vehicle aims to lower operational costs, enhance efficiency, and support sustainability goals with its advanced electric features.

How does Ford Pro assist police departments in transitioning to electric vehicles?

Ford Pro offers a comprehensive platform that includes charging solutions, financing options, and vehicle management software.

What performance characteristics does the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV have?

It features a sub-four-second 0-60 mph acceleration, up to 10,000 pounds of towing capacity, and robust horsepower ratings.

When will additional information about the F-150 Lightning's range be released?

More details about the vehicle's range will be provided later this summer.