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You’re not buying a retired fleet vehicle that’s been sitting in a lot collecting dust. You’re getting a purpose-built machine designed to handle extreme conditions, high speeds, and constant use.
The Ford Police Interceptor Utility comes standard with all-wheel drive, a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 pushing 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, and heavy-duty components that civilian models don’t include. We’re talking reinforced suspension, upgraded alternators, and steel wheels built for pursuit-rated performance.
Most civilian SUVs with similar power cost $50,000 or more new. A used cop car for sale from our lot gives you the same capability at a fraction of that price. You get 90.3 cubic feet of cargo space, over 5,000 pounds of towing capacity, and a vehicle that’s been maintained on a strict schedule every 5,000 miles with full documentation.
These aren’t luxury vehicles. They’re work vehicles that happen to outperform most luxury SUVs on the road. If you need reliable power, proven durability, and real value, a Ford Explorer police interceptor makes sense.
State Surplus Auto Sales doesn’t dabble in used police cars as a side business. It’s all we do. For 22 years, we’ve specialized exclusively in retired law enforcement vehicles, and we’re located right in Newark, serving Lakewood and the entire tri-state area.
You won’t find pushy sales tactics here. Our team knows these vehicles inside and out because we’ve been working with them for over two decades. Every Ford interceptor for sale on our lot comes with documented service history, and we offer zero-percent financing regardless of your credit score.
Lakewood buyers appreciate straightforward deals. You’re not far from our Newark location, and you’re getting access to inventory that most dealerships don’t touch. We understand the market here—people want performance and value without the runaround.
You start by browsing our current inventory of used police interceptors. Every vehicle listed includes the year, mileage, and key specs. When something catches your eye, you can visit our Newark location to see it in person—it’s a quick drive from Lakewood.
Once you’re on site, you’ll inspect the vehicle yourself. We’re transparent about what you’re getting. These are former police vehicles, so they’ve been used hard, but they’ve also been maintained better than most civilian vehicles ever will be. You’ll see the service records, and you can ask any questions about the specific unit you’re considering.
When you’re ready to move forward, we handle financing on-site. Zero-percent interest financing is available to everyone, regardless of credit history. No games, no surprises. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before you leave.
After the paperwork is done, the vehicle is yours. Most buyers drive off the same day. If you need temporary plates or registration help, we walk you through that too.
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Our inventory rotates, but we consistently stock Ford Police Interceptor Utility models, which are based on the Ford Explorer platform. These are the SUVs that dominate law enforcement fleets nationwide—Ford holds over 60% of the police vehicle market for a reason.
You’ll find both standard and hybrid versions. The hybrid models deliver 318 combined horsepower and an estimated 24 MPG combined, which is impressive for a vehicle this size and capability. The standard EcoBoost models prioritize raw power and towing capacity.
In Lakewood and the surrounding area, all-wheel drive isn’t optional—it’s essential. Every police interceptor for sale at our dealership comes with AWD standard. You’re also getting a vehicle that passed the 75-MPH rear-impact crash test, a standard that only Ford police vehicles meet.
Pricing varies based on year and mileage, but the nationwide average for a used Ford police interceptor utility sits around $13,978. Our lot often has options starting well below that. You’re looking at a vehicle that would cost $45,000+ new for a fraction of the price, and you’re not sacrificing the core performance or safety features that matter.
Yes, and here’s why that question misses the bigger picture. Police vehicles are driven hard, but they’re also maintained obsessively. Every 5,000 miles, these vehicles get a full service. Oil changes, brake inspections, fluid checks—everything is documented because fleet managers don’t take chances with officer safety.
Compare that to a typical civilian vehicle where the owner might stretch oil changes to 7,500 miles or skip a service here and there. A used cop car for sale has been beaten up, sure, but it’s also been maintained better than 95% of the used SUVs on the market.
The Ford Police Interceptor Utility is also built with heavy-duty components that civilian models don’t get. Stronger suspension, upgraded cooling systems, reinforced frames—these aren’t cosmetic differences. When you buy a police impound car for sale from us, you’re getting a vehicle engineered for durability, not just marketed that way.
The Ford Explorer police interceptor shares the same basic platform as the civilian Explorer, but that’s where the similarities end. Police models get pursuit-rated performance, which means they’re tested and certified for high-speed chases and extreme driving conditions.
You’re looking at a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 that delivers 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque in the performance models. Civilian Explorers with similar power cost significantly more and don’t include the heavy-duty alternators, reinforced steel wheels, or upgraded braking systems that come standard on police units.
The Police Interceptor Utility also includes all-wheel drive as standard, not an option. It’s rated to tow over 5,000 pounds, and it has 90.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. The interior is stripped down—no leather seats or fancy infotainment—but the mechanical components are far superior to what you’d find in a civilian model at the same price point.
Yes. We offer zero-percent interest financing to all customers, regardless of credit score. That’s not a promotional rate or a limited-time offer. It’s how we do business.
Most dealerships run your credit and then come back with interest rates that add thousands to the total cost of the vehicle. We don’t do that. You pay the price of the vehicle, and that’s it. No interest, no hidden fees, no surprises when you sit down to sign paperwork.
This financing structure is one reason buyers from Lakewood, NJ and across the tri-state area come to us specifically for used police interceptors. You’re already getting a better deal on the vehicle itself compared to civilian equivalents, and you’re not paying interest on top of that. It’s straightforward, and it saves you money.
The nationwide average price for a Ford Police Interceptor Utility is around $13,978, but pricing varies based on year, mileage, and condition. Our inventory includes options starting as low as $5,974, depending on what’s available at the time.
For context, a new Ford Explorer with similar performance and features costs $50,000 or more. Even a used civilian Explorer with comparable mileage will run you $25,000 to $35,000 at most dealerships. A police interceptor for sale at our lot gives you the same core capability—400 horsepower, all-wheel drive, heavy-duty components—at a fraction of that cost.
You’re not getting the luxury interior or the latest tech features, but if your priority is performance, reliability, and value, the math is pretty clear. Most buyers who come to us are looking for a vehicle that works hard without costing a fortune, and that’s exactly what a used cop car delivers.
The hybrid Ford Police Interceptor Utility gets an estimated 24 MPG combined, which is solid for a vehicle with 318 horsepower and all-wheel drive. The standard EcoBoost models with the 3.0L V6 get slightly lower mileage, typically in the range of 18-20 MPG combined, depending on driving conditions.
These aren’t economy cars. You’re driving a 400-horsepower SUV that weighs over 4,500 pounds and comes with all-wheel drive standard. Fuel economy isn’t the primary selling point, but it’s not terrible either, especially when you consider what you’re getting in terms of power and capability.
If fuel efficiency is a top priority, the hybrid models are worth considering. You’re still getting plenty of power for towing and acceleration, but you’re also getting better mileage than the standard gas-only versions. Either way, you’re not buying a Ford interceptor for sale because you want a Prius. You’re buying it because you want performance and durability at a price that makes sense.
Yes. Every used police interceptor on our lot comes with documented service records. These vehicles were maintained by municipal or state fleet departments, and those records are available for you to review before you make a decision.
You’ll see exactly when oil changes were done, when brakes were replaced, and what other work was performed over the vehicle’s service life. This level of documentation is rare in the used car market. Most private sellers and even many dealerships can’t provide this kind of detailed history.
We’re not hiding anything. These are former police vehicles, so they’ve been used hard. But they’ve also been maintained on a strict schedule, and you can verify that yourself. When you visit our Newark location from Lakewood, NJ, you can review the service history for any vehicle you’re interested in. Transparency matters, and we don’t sell anything we wouldn’t feel confident explaining in detail.
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