2027 Ford Explorer PIU
For Sale.
America’s best selling police vehicle, available now. A 75 MPH rear impact crash rating, standard AWD, and three powertrains including the segment’s only hybrid. Ready for immediate upfitting and delivery.
Select Paint
400 HP
Max Power (EcoBoost)
AWD
Standard Drivetrain
75 MPH
Rear-Impact Rating
Hybrid
Powertrain Available
Designed for the
2027 Patrol.
The 2027 PIU interior is purpose-built for the gear you carry. With heavy-duty cloth front seats, vinyl rear benches, and intrusion plates, it is ready for the street.
- Police Perimeter Alert: Blind-spot monitoring algorithms tuned for officer safety.
- Upfit Friendly: Universal top tray and clean wire harness routing.
- Dark Car Mode: Standard configuration for surveillance operations.
Available Configurations
Select your powertrain. We handle the upfit.
3.3L V6 Direct Injection
The standard workhorse. Balanced power and reliability for general patrol.
- • 285 Horsepower
- • AWD Standard
- • 10-Speed Automatic
3.3L V6 Hybrid
Significant fuel savings and reduced engine idle times for fleet efficiency.
- • 318 Combined HP
- • On-board Electrical Power
- • Regenerative Braking
3.0L EcoBoost
Pursuit-rated dominance with twin-turbocharged acceleration.
- • 400 Horsepower
- • 415 lb-ft Torque
- • Top Speed 148 MPH
The Explorer PIU, Explained
America’s best seller, in stock. Three all wheel drive powertrains cover every duty cycle: the 285 hp 3.3L V6, the 318 hp hybrid, and the 400 hp 3.0L EcoBoost that posted the fastest lap in the latest Michigan State Police testing.
Purpose built for police work. A 75 mph rear impact crash rating, Police Perimeter Alert, Dark Car mode, Police Engine Idle, and factory wiring designed for clean upfit integration. Our FountHarness system plugs into that architecture with every circuit labeled and documented.
One itemized quote, nationwide. We buy allocation early and back it with one of the largest dealer networks in the industry. Marked patrol or a quiet Admin package for the detective bureau, same lifetime warranty and published lead times either way.
| Powertrains | 3.3L V6 (285 hp) | 3.3L V6 Hybrid (318 hp) | 3.0L EcoBoost (400 hp) |
| Drivetrain | All wheel drive, standard on every configuration |
| Top Speed | Up to 148 mph (3.0L EcoBoost) |
| Pursuit Rating | Yes. Tested by Michigan State Police and LA County Sheriff |
| Safety | 75 mph rear impact rating, Police Perimeter Alert, intrusion plates |
| Starting Price | $45,999 before upfit |
Explorer PIU Questions, Answered
Is the hybrid PIU worth it for patrol?
For most patrol duty cycles, yes. Police vehicles rack up engine hours at idle, not miles, and the hybrid powers lights, radios, and computers with the gas engine off. Departments report serious fuel savings on idle heavy shifts. If your units mostly cruise highway, the standard V6 keeps the price down.
Explorer PIU or Tahoe PPV?
The PIU wins on price, agility, and the only hybrid option in the segment. The Tahoe PPV wins on interior volume, V8 power, and body on frame durability. We stock both, so our advice is based on your duty cycle instead of whichever one a dealer happens to have.
Can I get an unmarked or Admin package PIU?
Yes. The Admin package keeps civilian trim and hides the police hardware, which makes it a favorite for command staff and detectives. We build slick top, ghost graphic, and fully marked units from the same in stock chassis.
Are Explorer PIUs actually available right now?
Yes. Our allocation units are secured and ready for upfit, backed by one of the largest dealer networks in the industry. You buy the vehicle, not a place in line. Need it fast? Ask about Rapid Deployment units, ready to be built now from in-stock equipment.
What does it cost to upfit a PIU?
It depends entirely on the equipment list, which is why vague quotes are the industry disease. Our configurator prices your exact build instantly, itemized down to the bracket, with photos of every part. Free to use, no email gate, no salesman required.
Not sure which powertrain fits your fleet? Spec it in plain English and see one itemized quote.
Buying on contract? See our contract numbers or call (844) 28-UPFIT.