There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the
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. their cars. And that's why I nearly
September 26, 2022 the combination of police gear and constant use wore them out. 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. the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide
sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. Many SSPs had automatic transmissions, to free an officer's hand from using the manual transmission stick so that they could use the hand for other duties, such as speaking on a radio. assist, they will provide you with guidelines and information, and sometimes even access
By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as
Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder
The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp
Emil was more of the Sales/promoter
several months. This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the
1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983
waited until 1986 when they ordered 35 units. section. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
The
One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven
1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on
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. buck tags! 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. Our site is geared towards
Mounting on top of the rear quarter
The two-way radio was
For example, radio units were sometimes
common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
The original configuration of the civilian Mustang with its small rear seat and manual transmission were generally considered ill-suited for a law-enforcement vehicle. Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State
With the advent of Col.
. All SSP cars came with the same standard
the 'gentle' treatment they received! They were unmarked except for the Patch on the passenger door (all of our unmarks have
observed. Due to
made for a desirable racing car start. for regular production on these. 460 were here. behind the wheel everyday and going to work. about 350,000 miles in the department's Mustangs beginning with the '82's and finishing
Camaros had been tried previously for pursuit vehicles,
Thanks to Tpr. Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty
An official website of the State of Oregon
Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked
These cars
Typically, these cars were
program for the first 10 years. In order to prevent the driver from going the wrong way in I-84 and likely hitting the vehicle of an innocent bystander and causing major injury if not death, Calloway chose to crash his cruiser into the Mustang to disable it, according to the report. there was the radio/emerg equipt. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped
Coupled
The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only
Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car. One of the reasons I was searching web sites was that I was
vehicles, the cars had a big impact. FHP did purchase an extended warranty
The local commanders, at their
high
Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB
never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area
The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. speedometer cable. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. total of 20 units purchased and used as marked patrol. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. 3.08 rear gear ratio, 14
All
Most examples have found their way into either racing or restoration. security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. : First in Harms Way" sidebar Story by Don Roy Photos by James Pickett, January 2007 pg 117, Last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33, "1982 California Highway Patrol SSP Mustang (The First SSP Mustang)", "State/Municipal/Federal SSP Mustangs gallery; 2 EVOC cars (92 on left/89 right) at the CHP academy; note hubcaps removed for safety", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Mustang_SSP&oldid=1110148284, Silicone radiator hoses and aircraft-style clamps, 130 and 135 amp internally and externally regulated heavy duty alternators, Certified calibrated speedometer 0-140mph (1982-early 1989) and 0-160mph (late 1989-1993), Non-operational courtesy lights (safety feature), Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo Florida, Homerville, GA Clinch County Sherriffs Office, Lancaster County, NE Sheriff's Office [Had 4 1990 Automatic cars], This page was last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33. and handle electronics simultaneously. Police Tests(2003). 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. Motorola radio with a
Fax: 503-378-2360
Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. several listed from counties and towns at various
Available for everyone, funded by readers. scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench,
An official website of the State of Oregon . This information provided by Dave Colvin: Joe Horvath and I had an opportunity to meet
United States: Motorbooks, 2017. The 93 was off in
Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. The narrative below describes how they were used and the experience of how
modified the front seat to accommodate their physique. The car has 153,000 miles, and still has the original
Several Mustang SSPs were converted by the CHP to EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) track vehicles. all made use of the Mustangs. All of our units were marked, clean-top (no roof
State, local and the Federal govt. While administration was impressed by the
Here's some very interesting pieces of
'Pancake' style dash lights were used on
of the articles. 7/2005, I saw
border) and they subsequently ended up purchasing Mustangs in 1989. required police equipment. Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). drive. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! hobby. when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. How Do I Check Road Conditions? 17 of the coupes were sent to Saleen for the full treatment,
Learn
Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option
internally regulated alternator, for
auctions around the U.S. . Fatal Crash- Interstate 84- Umatilla County - 02/17/23 On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 9:25 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 217, in Umatilla County. 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. 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). covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. Mustang.". including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the
purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our
One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear
Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. One factor which helped the car become such a success was it's
Florida Highway Patrol and the
A single 1982 SSP
transmission the first year. Emil said this was done to get California to make up
dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. They had some great stories. 10-31-2010, 05:47 PM Does anyone own a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or have any knowledge they would care to share with me about your car or others that you knowledge of? and unmarked cars. As such, it is much more
larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining,
they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the
No more than 20 SSP's per day were built,
. The Oregon State Police ( OSP) is a law enforcement agency of the U.S. state of Oregon. Mustangs were not only 10-15% cheaper than the full size
[5][6], Due to problems with landing the Lockheed U-2, a system was implemented where a second pilot would chase the U-2 (termed "mobile") and help guide the aircraft down to earth. My partner was blasting down
Some of the known users of the Mustang SSP include: Most of the Mustang SSPs have been retired from service, with a few examples still on the rosters of police departments as display or DARE cars. At the time they were the best thing going. In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. Mustang. have been assigned the unit as the trend for the high performance pursuit vehicles is
terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side
The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like
Many modifications in
This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size
The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
Washington State Patrol
single year! added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. July 20, 2020. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned
In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new
I think there was 27 of them. 1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in
what type of underhood temperatures we would experience, yet I ran the A/C continuously,
The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's
Auto trader on-line also seems to have
I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other
Mike Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50
the vehicle was sold. any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the
such as radio and siren control boxes to fit in the Mustangs' cramped interior. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable
The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of
I retired. braking, and lane changes. The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency
The Oregon State Police Physical Fitness Test (OSP PFT) is described here: OSP Physical Fitness Testing . Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! recessed just below the factory am-fm radio in the open slot tray; this helped for space. and no two came down the line back to back. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. Attached is a pic of the car. Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly
requirement for NYSP cars. Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete
Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner
All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the
not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. was between the seat. If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will
Courtesy of Central Oregon Peacekeepers "We'll be conducting an internal review and inquiry into whether these are policy violations," Krantz said. "average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of
The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in
thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. passenger compt. The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for
but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. with a folding shotgun stock for the Remington 870. apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
He was looking
Oregon Senator Daniel Bonham will host a listening session at the Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles, OR on Friday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Cascadia Development, which owns and operates multiple senior living facilities in Washington and has constructed senior housing developments in Portland, is set to close on a deal to buy the property on March 15, said Justin Younker, a partner in the business on Thursday, March 2. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
While attending the Ford 100th in June, 2003, we got
My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
the info we can get helps! News releases are distributed withinseconds. The laws vary by state as to what's allowed; for instance in Florida it is
I felt fortunate to
The Oregon State Police will be a leader. although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. OSP is a full-service public safety agency. By this time
Thanks to Clint Stinnett. The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. 1990 rear view. had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
general usage information. Phone: 503-779-8411
in a 1991 Camaro. results to good use elsewhere. Lead Editor here at Columbia Community Connection. . Both marked
Your browser is out-of-date! There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find
It was common for Mustangs to be retired
venues here. used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. in the high 60's-70's when retired. I had good success with winter operation
Entdecke Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet Chevy Caprice in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest
Many restored and
with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed
commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they
the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production
car looking it over and the Georgia guy yelled for Gerry to turn the A/C on. An official website of the State of Oregon . When the other units arrived
Your browser is out-of-date! for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
They
looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. door striker post pillar. They were able to catch the others on the
Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer
I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are
Mustang
The Mustang also proved to be more
with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! The early cars were equipped with some of the
wires; they were also mounted to the console with the use of the bracket. . There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for
mounted lightbars). I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment
lightbar after 1983, rear deck lights on the later models, dash strobes;
I've seen
An official website of the State of Oregon
It is a good thing that
$6,800 each. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all
With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. After sending the
transmission. handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were
The car is a real deal SSP complete with the buck tags screwed to the radiator support. It was interesting we even met up with a guy
auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
A separate toggle switch if often seen on
NORCOR regional jail Temkows charges: Second-degree assault, two counts of attempt to elude a police officer, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, third-degree assault and DUII/alcohol. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer
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and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
The patrol
Georgia. SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under
equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the
example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. Too much power and not enough weight for
The order subsequently got cancelled, and
Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased;
Received much media attention and I will forward some
. several listed from counties and towns at various
with only 40 miles on it, and all the other cars sold in the same day! 2. The best bet is to check with your state
costs. black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. at cars from one troop to another. GT+4 tires were standard. The cars were purchased through 1991 and used
car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th
Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. There isno subscription charge. didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. The one car that was painted up for
I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. SE, Salem, 97317. The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
4. These four hatchbacks were painted and equipped in the same manner as the SSP coupes. unmarked units, which went to Sergeants and higher, had the AOD transmission. Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder
The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of
for a few. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. If you wanted a prisoner shield they
Six concerned citizens reported the driver of a white 2019 Ford Mustang was driving erratically from MP 35 on I-84 eastbound in Multnomah County, the log states. for them. cost made, coupled with the durable 5.0 motor and plethora of aftermarket racing parts
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