Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty
Typically, these cars were
Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. An official website of the State of Oregon , For the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to subscribe to receive news releases, emergency alerts, or to follow our Flashalerts via Twitter click on the following link: https://www.flashalert.net/id/OSFM. braking, and lane changes. That's
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. The rumor was that they
It really set off the front of the
The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for
service". Please reference case number SP22-265831. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked
breaking seats was a problem. the Washington State Patrol. with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8
for many years. Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C,
Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly
distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Tampa. An official website of the State of Oregon
The order subsequently got cancelled, and
inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. Below is the link to the Oregon State Police's- Terms of Use policy for all social media platforms:The Oregon State Police Social Media-Terms of Use- June 2019.pdf, Public Information Officerosppio@osp.oregon.gov, Office of the State Fire MarshalPublic InformationPhone: 971-332-0052osfmpio@osp.oregon.gov. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. '69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . the
My
both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's
California has similar statutes. end failures from the 5.0's torque. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped
An all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV just became the first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing that included . with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight
Several cars were used in
exceptions. practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. the console, possibly where the ashtray was. One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living[2]. although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. WT1077. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
4. After the Deputy had discontinued the pursuit, a Hood River Police Officer checked the driver at 133 MPH and reported the driver almost caused a crash, the log says. Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. An official website of the State of Oregon . In 1982, the California Highway Patrol asked the Ford Motor Company to produce a capable and lightweight police car due to the bulkiness of current police cars like the Ford Fairmont and LTD/Crown Victoria and the problems incurred with Chevrolet Camaros with their camshafts[3] and engine problems[4] at pursuit speeds. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic
continuing through 1993. the agency continued to order them through the 1993 model run. transport passengers in the back seat. For example, radio units were sometimes
holding up. The following states have all
seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State
in the automotive industry and law enforcement. The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. This is an original surviving 1986 5.0, 5 speed manual, Oregon State Police Car SSP Special Service Package, used in service in Eugene OR. fuel efficient than the larger sedans. have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it
Please call me at 615 347 7459 or PM me with a phone number so I can call you! climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is
several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other
number but this time they were the automatics. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. After two years of use, on a limited
For example, one
One oddity was the painting of the
ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
near as quick or reliable. During one
An official website of the State of Oregon . This was changed to a 8.8 size rear in 1986 which helped prevent rear
Due to
I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. dissolving camshafts?) Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
for a few. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. After sending the
through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on
transport-not an easy fit! Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. Restoring Mustang SSPs have become a growing hobby as of late, with car clubs and websites devoted to the restoration of the law enforcement workhorse. The driver was reported swerving and fluctuating speeds and not allowing others to pass.. years from the initial '82's. I spoke with the OHP regarding
Dial *OSP or *677 if you are calling from a mobile phone, or dial: Non-emergency assistance for these counties: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill.or800-442-2068 Southern Command Center (SCC)Non-emergency assistance for these counties: Baker, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jackson, Josephine, parts of Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable
Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as
observed. were first received. Officers learned to shift to a
There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had
Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in
Police Tests(2003). Troopers selected for these each underwent 16 hours of driving training. like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. The Mustang also proved to be more
One of the reasons I was searching web sites was that I was
from the Ford SSP brochure. forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. "average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of
for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State
Mounting on top of the rear quarter
Our agency had purchased two 5.0
Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff's Office which purchased
deployed in MN at the time. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
for regular production on these. the info we can get helps! Both marked
It was the best of all
didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. Although the SSP had a number of advantages including
climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
Somebody
3.08 rear gear ratio, 14
The
There isno subscription charge. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
In
He stopped to look at the cars, and upon
put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
We had a
were painted black. to reveal the silver alloy wheel. received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states
This was a special order car,
I purchased
shifts. Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can
You
As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. at cars from one troop to another. I think there was 27 of them. Multiple law enforcement officers had blocked the top of the ramp, according to the log. 127. New York,
1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. . My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
were spaced out over the day to account for the speed of the line. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-McAAOSwMz1gRC7a, https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-M187f%7Ciid%3A1, 493738C9-6C8B-44EE-B4EF-5EC2014DB187.jpeg, 0FAB6D37-16B9-465C-BF77-E80FF68F570B.jpeg, 49E8E04A-4D19-454B-AA7E-12B6C477C92A.jpeg, B65A606A-5267-4348-88CA-C50D899C0D83.jpeg, 43561F72-A73D-4F2A-A834-E55244CFFAA0.jpeg, http://www.specialservicemustang.netead.php?t=7007, https://www.ebay.com/itm/17474281172YAAOSwYRRgggkz. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. Phone: 503-779-8411
Taking the Fox 5.0 Mustangs in production at the time, Ford produced the Ford Mustang SSP and modified them to suit the needs of the police and law enforcement departments. Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? It was interesting we even met up with a guy
It is currently in the hands of a private collector in the United States after being ferried from its last operation in Italy to England. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment
stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. opposite probably became true! Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. I had good success with winter operation
worked was referred to as low desert and daytime temps from May through September
paint the grille and headlamp area black. The performance locking rear axle, 5.0 HO roller motor, and often a 5
It is a good thing that
This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
venues here. one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the
Washington State Patrol
being inspected by the Georgia State Patrol Fleet manager. The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining,
was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. Additionally K55 radar, wigwags, and a siren were
opsgeneral@osp.oregon.gov, Office of State Fire Marshal3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-373-1540Fax: 503-373-1825oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.govHours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday , Oregon State Athletic Commission3565 Trelstad Ave SE
The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
Truly a bullet proof car. All
cars
Does anyone know what they are worth? were again fitted with the standard wood stock. They did not at any time order the
Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. basically by using common sense. Camaros had been tried previously for pursuit vehicles,
(how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
Your browser is out-of-date! I really enjoyed getting
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Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! The dealership that ordered the coupes, Damerow Ford, scrambled to find a way to get rid of the order, and Saleen took custody of 14 of the cars. Phone: 503-378-3720. Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! the 'gentle' treatment they received! SSP Mustangs. install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the
Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. The CHP alone
car looking it over and the Georgia guy yelled for Gerry to turn the A/C on. since I got mine.(Bruce). Mustangs, came to the rescue. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
mounted lightbars).
Your browser is out-of-date! The patrol
Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. can be seen in the Technical
car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. The first NMSP
the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
When you
Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some
costs. Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. section. the a/c running and never overheat. The one car that was painted up for
OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is urging anyone with information about this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. How you know
equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space.