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    All New 2025 Police Interceptor Utility

    I've been waiting for this since the 2025 Explorer was unveiled. Introducing you the new 2025 model year Police Interceptor Utility! Ford had just opened up orders for this vehicle! It retains the front end as previous model years to make it easier for agencies to upfit the front end without...
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    Add Police Engine Idle?

    Buddy of mine got a 2020 Police Interceptor Utility, it does not have the secure Police Engine Idle button. Could I replace it with a new headlight switch that has that button and enable it in FORScan? Or is there more to it?
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    Civilian Console Installation

    One of my friends had recently gotten they're hands on a 2020 Police Interceptor Utility. Looks real nice in black. He also had gotten a civilian console from assuming a junkyard. We've tried to install it and we couldn't. Has anyone been able to get it installed correctly to the dashboard...
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    Aftermarket Remote Start long range remotes wiring

    So I bought a remote start kit with their long range remotes. I must connect the lock/unlock wires to the Body Control Module. Where is the BCM located and which connector would be the power lock and unlock wires to tap into? There are several different connectors. Can't seem to find any wiring...
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    Updated FORScan sheet/sheet not working

    Does anyone happen to have an updated link for the FORScan spreadsheet for the Explorers? I'm trying to update some stuff and the spreadsheet seems to no longer work on iCloud numbers. For reference the sheet is here. Thanks.
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    Faulty brake shift interlock solenoid?

    My shifter interlock solenoid is intermittently stuck open. Meaning it can be shifted out of park when the brake isn't depressed. How can this solenoid be replaced and where is it located and how is it replaced? I've got a secure idle solution and I want to make sure the shifter cannot be pulled...
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    FPIU Sway Bar bushings replacement

    I've since replaced the sway bar links, struts, shock absorbers, lower control arm bushings and ball joints in the front end. There is absolutely no play in any of the wheels or suspension parts at the wheels. My guess is the sway bar bushings are shot. There's still a popping/clunk noise going...
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    Clicking noise when turning wheel to lock

    So today I've replaced my lower control arms, bushings and ball joints, sway bar links and strut assemblies. There's still this clunk/clicking sound going on, especially when I turn the wheel to lock left or right. Could this be the sway bar bushings themselves causing this? Appreciate the help
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    Center console wiring

    I've recently purchased a center console from a regular Explorer. I have also deleted the rear climate as my vehicle doesn't have it. I also bought a new rear panel to fill the hole and I've decided to put USB ports there. What is the best way to wire those and the existing cigarette plugs in...
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    2015 Interceptor Steering Wheel Swap to Facelift

    Yes, earlier this year I upgraded to a leather wrapped wheel of the same wheel. But the other day, I got to swap my friends Focus ST pre-facelift steering wheel to the facelift ST wheel. I had to replace the airbag, clockspring and of course the wheel! It gave me the same idea to do the same to...
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    Ticket light LED

    So I've been trying to find all over the internet, my final resort is here. What is the bulb size for the ticket lights on the FPIU. I have the LED/red light one. Looking to replace it with a brighter one.
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    Enable engine hour/engine idle hours counter on civilian Explorer

    So I've gotten my hands back on the Explorer, it's out of the body shop on the road again. It has the XLT cluster with the 2 displays on it. Just wondering if it's possible to enable the police engine hour/engine idle hour counter like my Police Interceptor does. My friends Explorer has the base...
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    Spotlight not working

    I just got done installing my new spotlight, love the look. But it doesn't turn on! I've hooked it to the factory spotlight wire on the vehicle. Is there a fuse or something I could check?
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    Spotlight installation

    Hello, I've just purchased a spotlight from the Police Interceptor group on Facebook. My vehicle has a hole already plugged up. I'm going to reuse the hole that was used. My question being is how is the spotlight hooked up to power? Is there a special wiring area for it behind the A pillar...
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    Transmission jerk?

    So I've started to notice my car jerks when I punch it. When I floor the car at speed, it has this real hard jerk when flooring it as if it's slamming into gears whilst downshifting. No codes, no check engine light, no powertrain malfunction indicator or anything. Is this a transmission fault or...
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    A Few Electrical Issues...

    I've been facing this electrical issues for a few months and I cannot seem to figure it out, dark car disabled, fuses are good. Nothing. The dome lights do not come on when I open a door or hit the headlight button. The lights on the steering wheel do not work either, even after swapping them to...
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    TEYES radio

    So I've looked into some aftermarket options for my vehicle, I've found an option from a company called TEYES. Has anyone bought this radio and if so how has it held up and did you like it? Were there any issues? I'm also looking to installing this into my Police Interceptor Utility along with...
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    Strange hissing noise vacuum leak?

    I've noticed when driving around the road, specifically when the car is cold and is warming up to operating temperature there is this hissing noise when I step on the gas. My regular Explorer doesn't have this issue. The hissing sound goes away when the engine is closer to operating...
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    Gauge cluster swap

    Hi, I got my hands on a Ford Explorer Base cluster (not the digital one). I am wondering if I will need to do any kind calibration to the new cluster? Or if it's even possible to fit the cluster into a PIU. I know programming will be needed. I need the parking sensor options programmed, the...
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    Biggest stock tire?

    I'm not sure if anyone has done this before. As some may know, the newer PIUs run on 265/60 18" tires. The older ones run 245/55 18" tires, just wondering if anyone here has ran the 265/60 tires on an older PIU and if it causes rubbing or anything. I have the regular black steel wheels. I know...
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    Remove front grille without removing bumper

    Is there a way to remove the front grille on the 11-15 Explorer without removing the front bumper? I've heard it's possible to do it. I have a black grille I want to put on and it'd save me time to not remove the whole front bumper.
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    Possible to keep factory plugs when installing civilian console?

    Is there a way to mod the civilian console so I don't lose the 2 factory cigarette ports up front? I don't want to lose the second one as I use both. I'm talking about the ones shown below. I don't care if the back ones on the console work or not. I want an armrest.
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    Replacing column shifter

    I want to replace my column shifter with a new one, the current one has faded and has pieces broken off from it at the end where the low gear button is. I'm not quite sure about replacement for that component, I already have the new column shifter, I'm just not sure how to install it, I know...
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    Change 2015 turn signal switch to 2016+

    Hi, is it possible to switch my turn signal switch to the 2016+ switch? The 2016 doesn't have the mechanism where you signal and it goes back to middle. It actually stays down or up in the position you clicked it in.
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    Wanting PIU dash storage tray

    Hello, I'm looking for a replacement storage tray for my 2015 Police Interceptor Utility. This is mostly used for a mount for police equipment. Asking here since it's way too expensive to buy on ebay. The piece is located above the radio and has a hole with a bolt holding it in. If you have one...
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