The 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder has made its debut and is now available for state and local governments. The new F-150 Police Responder has some nice upgrades, including an increased top speed (120 mph) and an automatic four-wheel-drive mode with a torque-on-demand transfer case. Based on the SuperCrew platform, the F-150 Police Responder was introduced in 2017 to overall positive reviews, but a few things needed to improve.

“Law enforcement agencies told us they would love to add F-150 Police Responder towing, hauling, and off-road performance to their fleets, but they need more confidence in speed and handling,” explained Greg Ebel, Ford police vehicle brand manager. “Whether suburban police departments, border patrol agents, or rural sheriffs, officers never know where the job might take them, but the all-new F-150 Police Responder provides a pickup truck option engineered to get them there faster and with greater agility than ever before.”
Engine & Powertrain

A 3.5-liter EcoBoost with 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft. of torque lives under the hood of the 2021 F-150 Police Responder. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic Ford says is uniquely calibrated to meet the demands of law enforcement use. Likewise, the 10-speed in the F-150 Police Responder can accommodate speeds higher than what a stock F-150 can do.

The new Police Engine Idle feature is available for the 2021 F-150 Police Responder. With this feature, the offi...