jackdaniel Report post Posted November 14, 2011 I was talking to my neighbor,who works at Ford Oakville. He was saying they have been approached by the Provincial Police (OPP) to prototyping an interceptor. I said I want the suspension/brake parts . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlepse Report post Posted November 14, 2011 That would be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cal3thousand Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Where would the shotgun go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igcitng Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Where would the shotgun go? Hopefully not in the back, tailgate takes too long to go up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Where would the shotgun go? In a lock release system accessible only through MFT LOL ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldo Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Interesting, but the employees at Oakville don't design anything, all they do is put together the parts that are designed for them in Dearborn. The OPP would be just as likely to get something if they went to Midas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cal3thousand Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Hopefully not in the back, tailgate takes too long to go up. I could see that being an issue In a lock release system accessible only through MFT LOL ... hahhahha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igcitng Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Maybe it would be operated by MFT. Which could be bad also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobs2015EdgeSport Report post Posted September 15, 2017 I can tell you that the Edge is probably the most installation-resistant vehicle I've ever owned, in my 20 years of belonging to a fire dept support group, as well as being an Amateur Radio operator! I currently have 2 two-way radios installed in my 2015 Sport, as well as an interior-mounted rear light bar, and it took me days to figure-out not only how to mount anything in this vehicle, but more importantly... how to run the wiring (especially from the rear compartment up to under the hood, to directly access the battery! Unlike an Interceptor Utility, there are no really usable wiring channels provided, and getting through the firewall was simply impossible. Mounting an antenna on the mostly-glass roof also forced me to get creative, instead using one of the plastic panels near the rear edge, while also concealing a metal groundplane underneath the panel, for the antenna to work properly. As far as mounting the two radio control heads in an easy-to-access position, I finally resolved that problem by obtaining a mobile laptop mount intended for the Interceptor (which also happens to be an exact fit for the front passenger seat on the Edge)... and then modifying it to mount radio control heads, instead of a laptop. I can only say that, IF any agency were ever to seriously consider using an Edge (such as the Sport, with its increased horsepower and torque) for patrol service, they'd better first consider the difficulties in mounting emergency equipment and wiring runs... as the practical challenges are daunting! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby Report post Posted September 15, 2017 They are releasing a PI version of the Fusion hybrid next year so maybe some of those parts can be used on the Edge since it's the same basic platform. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrinzII Report post Posted September 20, 2017 If it is anything like the Explorer, they are going to get rid of the console or modify it because of the radios, shotgun, and lighting switches. The other thing is that they will still have to make sure it has a hi-po alternator because of other things like the video system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
