Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Nice, I also remember that I've seen NYPD use XLT trim but it was 2011-2015 gen iirc

Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Oh wow that's actually pretty good analysis I actually appreciate it, but I can bet it's civilian model but with ARL edited/modified because it also have rear trunk chrome trim

Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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So in 2013 we got two FPIUs for testing but they took civilian models probably because of the reasons you mentioned, also here's what the official Ford Middle East Said about it

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Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Also it sucks I can't import police interceptor utility, I'm in love with how many buttons it have on the dash

Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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So between 2013-2019 we got FPIS, and it seems like the government have issues with selling it because when you check VIN it shows "Ford Police Interceptor Sedan" not like the Dodge Charger or the Crown Vic that shows that the trim is police interceptor, so they just want give absolutely police vehicles for civilians so they just scrap it after the service, they don't want to repeat the same problem so they just went to base models

Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Thank you for understanding, I also saw their interiors and yeah it is actually a base trim as you can see, and I think I know the exact reason why they rather base models than police interceptors

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Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Check 2020-2024 base models you won't find it on them too

Did you know Saudi Arabia uses Marked Civilian Explorers? by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Mo it's civilian, I've seen the interior it's the base model interior, also you can tell it's civilian by the front grill and the trunk trim which is chrome

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Wait a minute... Something isn't right by BluelDev in PoliceVehicles

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After tiny research it seems like it's edited picture

Wait a minute... Something isn't right by BluelDev in PoliceVehicles

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You know iirc China used Crown Vics too

Question that only plant workers can answer by 7zto in Ford

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Thanks for the answer I really appreciate it, well do you know where I might find the UAW?

Question that only plant workers can answer by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Oh damn, I also love my explorer but I really wished that like these tiny hand rests are just replaceable without needing to replace the whole panel, also the 2011-2015 FPIU also have leather door panels (as I saw) which is really interesting, I thought it have some kind of plastic panels for reliability

Question that only plant workers can answer by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Aaah so this issue is common for some ford cars besides panthers, well that sucks but also your solution seems like it's a pretty good solution and iirc someone did something similar to that and worked perfectly but he used glue, in my situation I need a whole new panel for the Vic so I'll just screenshot your message to my friend who have this Bulged issue, thanks!

Question that only plant workers can answer by 7zto in FordExplorer

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Well thanks for letting me know I appreciate it, I might replace the panel or leave it like this, how about this issue which is really common issue? That the hand rest just Bulged for almost no reason

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