Ford Beefs Up Police Car Doors To Stop Armor-Piercing Bullets

Ford will soon be offering the doors on its Police Interceptor sedans and SUVs. They’ll be the first in the U.S. to meet the Justice Department’s highest standard for body armor, the equivalent of a bulky SWAT team vest.

The doors are designed to stop a .30-caliber bullet shot from a high-powered rifle like an AK-47. That’s more powerful ammunition than many soldiers carry.

Ford has offered factory-installed ballistic panels on its police car doors since 2008. But previous versions protected against handgun fire and non-armor piercing bullets. Between 5 percent and 10 percent of police vehicles Ford sells have the optional ballistic protection, which costs around $1,500 per door.

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mre30 - 3/10/2016 4:29:22 PM

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Ford should sell this to consumers in the Lincoln lineup. It could be a model line above the top of the line "Lincoln Black Series".

I can't wait to go purchase a new "Lincoln Continental Black-Ops" for a $6,000 premium and 4 ballistic doors.

MDarringer - 3/10/2016 8:47:49 PM

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I have friends in law enforcement that will love this information. They love the Explorer Police Interceptor as is. This option will keep them safer.