Why Exactly is America’s Police Force Dominated by Fords?

Motorists who have been paying attention have probably noticed that the vast majority of vehicles wielded by police officers in America don the Ford logo. In fact, it is said that over 2/3 of the police vehicles in the country sport a blue oval on the front. In some jurisdictions, people might find Chevrolets and Dodges helping out to patrol the streets. However, for one reason or another, Ford has really locked down the lion’s share of police vehicle contracts.

But why exactly is it that Ford is the preferred brand of law enforcement just about everywhere in America?

This time, the folks over at CNBC take a dive into exactly that concept. Ultimately, it’s quite a nuanced story that is best described by the video below. However, the long story short is that it ultimately it comes down to money first which is followed by preference and need.

On the cash side of things, there is a bidding war to see which manufacturer will be able to supply vehicles at the cheapest rate. Naturally, departments are going to want reliable vehicles that suit their needs but money is certainly an important factor. Otherwise, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are probably pretty equal in the eyes of most departments.

Beyond that, perhaps if the price is close, preference can come into play. Different jurisdictions are going to have to carry out different duties and perhaps might need a little bit more room with something like a Chevrolet Tahoe over a Ford Explorer. Furthermore, there are specific vehicles that will be able to carry out a specific duty. Should a certain department need a purpose-built vehicle, they may need to stick with a particular brand to get that job done.

This is just a small part of the story that explains how exactly police cars have evolved over the years and what makes Ford the prime candidate! The rest of that story can be found down below.