Ford Explorer: Police Equipment / Description and Operation - Flasher Lighting, Siren and Speaker System - Overview

Overview

Spotlamps

The spotlamps provide an exterior illumination source that can be directed by an interior control handle to illuminate the desired object.

Flashing Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

The flashing Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used to visually alert individuals to the vehicle's presence. The number and placement of flashing Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) varies based on the police package ordered.

Siren and Speaker System

The siren and speaker system is used as an audible alert to the vehicles presence.

Police Idle

The police idle system allows you to leave the engine running and prevents your vehicle from unauthorized use when you are outside of your vehicle. When you remove the key from the ignition, the engine remains idling.

Police Perimeter Alert System (if equipped)

The system uses sensors to monitor detected objects moving near your parked vehicle. Detected moving objects are displayed as moving dots on the systems instrument cluster display.

Once the system detects approaching objects crossing the selected range perimeter, the vehicle sounds a tone, and may roll up the windows and lock the doors. The system may also activate the rear view camera if the display is in the Information and Entertainment screen.

The Police Perimeter Alert System is primarily intended to monitor moving pedestrians but also detects objects like vehicles and bikes. Fast vehicles, stationary objects and small objects like birds may also be ignored.

The Police Perimeter Alert System feature does not function outside of Park (P) or with any door open.