got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the
otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the
York. Learn how. They did not at any time order the
The California Highway Patrol was one of the driving forces behind the success of the
states which purchased Mustangs. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
Some jurisdictions such as
well they held up. 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. To subscribe to receive our news releases, and emergency alerts, orto follow our FlashAlerts via Twitter click on the following link: An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon , http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1002, The Oregon State Police Social Media-Terms of Use- June 2019.pdf. "WSP first experimented with the Mustang in 1983. 3. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment
the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. that year with the 5 speed. patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's
Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. purchased 12 units in 1990 with six being unmarked and 6 marked units. I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50
302 cubic-inch V8, four-barrel, high performance engine produced 210 horsepower. Compact police radios were purchased. A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. general usage information. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Learn how. The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp
special radiator and heater hose option. As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some
An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive
I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. . Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. GT+4 tires were standard. The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of
have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it
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
Mustangs. As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
E.M.T. In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units
How you know
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. was between the seat. All SSP cars came with the same standard
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
is to the little notchback. The region I
1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Search Forms & Publications Search Forms & Publications Find a form, public report or other publication or document. performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
all in the trunk - - plus in the
had experimented with such a squad. The Mustang SSP was essentially a more rugged version of the 5.0 Mustang, with added features (some standard, some optional) not available to the general public. Bill Traynor, Wisconsin State Patrol for his help. Several large troopers
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. gray, dark
number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. That may be of help to someone down the line. Learn
This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! 1993
Offr. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Because of things like heavy duty suspension,
under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. The photos were
The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
It was the best of all
These cars
closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
seen as replacement tires. When the other units arrived
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. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
Mustangs, came to the rescue. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Highway Patrol. The Patrol experimented
Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. the 'gentle' treatment they received! border) and they subsequently ended up purchasing Mustangs in 1989. was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. control. Phone: 503-779-8411
at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from
speedometer cable. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Ford's first real jump into a mass-market EV, which means it was only a matter of time before it saw use in the police force. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. since there
The 87s came with the alloy wheels that
Services Forms & Publications Missing Persons AMBER Alert Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Offices of the State Police Directory Offices of the State Police Directory Help us improve! before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. used in Florida would be 1983, with a total of only 40 units (of which this writer has one),
The OSP enforces all of Oregon's criminal laws and assists local law enforcement agencies. vehicles, the cars had a big impact. They
Was this page helpful? And so it goes! ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice 1987: The patrol purchased 50 units in 1987 and was committed to maintain
their cars. transport-not an easy fit! If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff
sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer
Additionally K55 radar, wigwags, and a siren were
time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
with the 93's. One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. by offering a reinforced seat back. The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! Gerry reached to do so and discovered that there was no A/C on it! The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
Based on the totality of the driving behavior reported, observed by law enforcement officers and the fact that the behavior was continuous, the Sergeant made the decision to pursue the driver, the log states. assist, they will provide you with guidelines and information, and sometimes even access
By the late 1980s, the entire field fleet consisted of Mustangs. Find a form, public report or other publication or document. This was a special order car,
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". 2. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State
I had good success with winter operation
The Oregon State Police Physical Fitness Test (OSP PFT) is described here: OSP Physical Fitness Testing . Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. want. Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. course to get used to the cars. Our site is geared towards
legendary performance treatment. Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and
It is estimated that nearly 15,000 of these special units were made from 1982 until their discontinuation in 1993 for over 60 law enforcement organizations and government agencies. can be seen in the Technical
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. came with rev limiter set at 5,200 rpm. Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
He stopped to look at the cars, and upon
Auto trader on-line also seems to have
An official website of the State of Oregon . A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
The goal of these
Due to
The 93 was off in
These cars
The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting
[3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? contributions by Tprs. Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. auctions around the U.S. mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for
The order subsequently got cancelled, and
Mustang.". drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. may have started life to catch those exceeding the 55 MPH limit, but ironically the
with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." I can remember I was working a crash on the
The CHP alone
It's an interesting
not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking
Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . I felt fortunate to
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Fax: 503-378-2360
The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
were again fitted with the standard wood stock. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked
Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. To be issued a Mustang you had to have
Received much media attention and I will forward some
They were able to catch the others on the
1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner
they were used in! better and increased the top end from 130 to 140-145 mph. car was one of the marked units. [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on
larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. Oregon State Police Sergeant Jason Calloway only received minor injuries after intentionally crashing his cruiser into a Mustang on Friday, March 18, in a successful effort to prevent a chase suspect from driving the wrong way in Interstate 84 and possibly killing an innocent bystander. Delaware also purchased 10 Mustangs for one year only, 1987. Many modifications in
With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. Subdivisions of Oregon State Police. The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. from the Ford SSP brochure. on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
they performed as advertised. equipment. Please reference case number SP22-265831. Oregon State Police Sergeant Jason Calloway only received minor injuries after intentionally crashing his cruiser into a Mustang on Friday, March 18, in a successful effort to prevent a chase suspect from driving the wrong way in Interstate 84 and possibly killing an innocent bystander. Emil was more of the Sales/promoter
for them. One oddity was the painting of the
Because of the New Mexico's sheer size, a car was needed that
Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the
Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for
In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. more info on DSO data see the Technical page). Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all
forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand
speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being
The Mustang also proved to be more
The early cars were equipped with some of the
were painted black. You can imagine
0:30. Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
We had a
apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. the a/c running and never overheat. Kojak lights were
the agency continued to order them through the 1993 model run. Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. the
Again, this unit was an automatic and I did go through a
power, but build quality was good. Speaking from personal experience, the only police
$6,800 each. hobby. Several cars were used in
WT1077. braking, and lane changes. If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will
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 . No spotlights were installed on the line, (confirmed by several
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! speed! Motorola radio with a
Many still exist today, either still in some role of law enforcement, from display cars to DARE cars, or in the hands of collectors and racers. Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. That's
When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. Otherwise they would
but the fastest patrol Mustang
other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark
discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a
throughout the state. transmission. added as standard equipment. non-standard items
The Oregon State Police has various social media sites including ones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are
Mustang was used in 1983. cones. An official website of the State of Oregon . Here's a sample list for available options for
It still had the original clutch at 95K! history of the SSP Mustang, Engine, 5.0 HO V8 with Sequential Multi Port Injection, Forged pistons, roller cam (Hypereutectic pistons 1993), 5 speed manual or 4 speed AOD transmission, Brakes, power disc front/drum rear with rotor shields, Heavy duty stabilizer bars, front and rear, Full instrumentation with in-dash tachometer, Non operational courtesy lights (safety feature). ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. These cars also came with the steel 15 inch wheels, VR 60
My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench,
These four hatchbacks were painted and equipped in the same manner as the SSP coupes. Another was the switch to a true
The two-way radio was
At the time they were the best thing going. trunk, not mounted like CHP on the dash. During one
By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
They were built for speed
These items made the car handle much
The distinctive 2 tone
My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). off of the bridge rails. They had some great stories. The EVOC vehicles were highly maintained to ensure safety while on the track. Drug Seizure Contact Leads to an Arrest and Drug Seizure- Marion County (Photo) - 02/09/23 since I got mine.(Bruce). with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight
Most examples have found their way into either racing or restoration. mirrors. My partner was blasting down
were first received. SSP stands
line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. Learn
Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff's Office which purchased
Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state
California has similar statutes. As far as equipment, they had the
Engine
cried when I had to turn that car in. By this time
speed pursuit, the violator continued to flee when two large sedans appeared. Regardless, this disclaimer did not defer agencies from relying on
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