The system has been designed and tested to withstand a 75 mph 50%
off-set rear impact by Taurus-sized vehicle. However, in some crashes,
including very high-energy crashes, the fire suppression system could be
so damaged by the crash forces that it cannot deploy. Like any vehicle
component, the Fire Suppression System cannot withstand any and all
crashes. No vehicle can eliminate the risk of fires. You should not
consider the vehicle
⬙
fire proof
⬙
because it is equipped with a Fire
Suppression System.
Ballistic Door Panels (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with ballistic door panels on one or both
of the front doors. Doors equipped with a ballistic panel are marked with
a sticker on the interior door trim panel above the door handle indicating
⬙
BALLISTIC PANEL.
⬙
Otherwise, doors with ballistic panels are visually
indistinguishable from standard doors. The ballistic panels are designed
to act as a shield for the officer at the scene of an altercation.
The door panels meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level III-A
protection requirements. NIJ is the research, development, and
evaluation agency within the U. S. Department of Justice. The panels
have been tested and certified by H.P. White, an approved testing agency
of the U. S. Department of Justice, in accordance with NIJ Standard
0108.01, MIL-STD-662F, and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Standard MTD 05-01E.
Manufactured by combining ballistic grade ceramic and DuPont™
KEVLAR
威
, this composite ballistic door panel has been extensively
tested with the rounds called out in the above-referenced specifications.
Note
: DuPont™ and KEVLAR
威
are trademarks or registered trademarks
of DuPont™ or its affiliates.
The panels have been subjected to standard Ford Motor Company
vehicle testing, including long-term durability, key life, and crash testing.
Important
: In the interest of officer safety, detailed panel performance
specifications are not shown here. The specifications can be dangerous in
the hands of criminals. Contact 1-800-34-FLEET for panel performance
specifications.
As with body armor, protection provided by the ballistic panel is
limited. Certain rounds or combinations of rounds may penetrate
the panel and cause serious injury or death.
2008 Crown Victoria
(cro)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Severe duty equipment
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