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2015 Ford Transit PTV Concept Could be a Next-Gen Paddy Wagon

Ford gave up a lot of market share in the police car business when it killed the Crown Victoria, but it is looking to reestablish itself as a leader in this market once again with a new lineup of products to help those who protect and serve. Building on Ford’s ever-growing lineup of police vehicles, the automaker has introduced a concept for prisoner transport with the 2015 Ford Transit Police Transport Vehicle (PTV).
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Developed by Ford in conjunction with a Pennsylvania-based upfitter and its Police Advisory Board, the 2015 Ford Transit PTV adds a secure cell to the van’s cargo area with the ability to transport up to 12 prisoners in three separate holding areas. For the officers, the Transit PTV adds the usual equipment expected inside a police vehicle including the center console with a mount for a computer screen and all the buttons and switches for various accessories.

Transit PTV is the latest example of Ford’s deep commitment to helping provide law enforcement agencies with capable vehicles. This concept proves Transit is upfit-ready and designed to Built Ford Tough standards. Many Police Advisory Board members have had the chance to drive this vehicle and they are excited about it. This new vehicle is tough, smart and efficient – ideal for the needs of law enforcement agencies,” said Jonathan Honeycutt, Ford police marketing manager.

Although it is just a conceptual idea at this time, it doesn’t look like the Transit PTV is too far away from making daily runs from the court house to jails and prisons. If built, the 2015 Ford Transit PTV would be the fifth police vehicle from ford following the likes of the Taurus-based Police Interceptor Sedan, the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility as well as Special Service Vehicle versions of the Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition.
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