2018 Ford F-150, Expedition Special Service Vehicles Revealed

Ford has revealed its refreshed 2018 Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) and redesigned 2018 Ford Expedition Special Service Vehicle models for police, government, and fleet customers.

"While our Police Interceptor Utility remains the best-selling law enforcement vehicle in the country by a large margin, some agencies need to haul five people with higher equipment carrying capacity, or off-road capabilities are required," said Stephen Tyler, Ford police brand marketing manager, in a release. "That's where the F-150 SSV and Expedition SSV come in."

Both the 2018 F-150 SSV and Expedition SSV models are powered by the automaker's second-generation twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, while the F-150 SSV is available with the upgraded 5.0-liter V-8. Both engines are mated to the new 10-speed automatic transmission with Auto Start-Stop. The stock alternator is also replaced by a high-output 240-amp alternator to keep up with the demands of extended idle times and additional on-board electrical power.

The 2018 Expedition SSV features a rear 3.73:1 gear for its electronic limited-slip differential.

Inside, both vehicles feature a 40/blank/40 front vinyl bench seat up front in place of the civilian models' 40/20/40 bench enabling more customization options. In back, a vinyl bench and vinyl flooring replace the standard rear bench and carpeting, respectively, for easier clean up.

The 2018 Ford F-150 SSV is available in XL trim and in SuperCrew or SuperCab body styles, and in rear- or four-wheel-drive configurations. Ford claims the F-150 and Expedition SSV are the only new vehicles equipped with aluminum-alloy bodies, vinyl seats, and a 10-speed column-mounted shifter.

Source: Ford