2001-2002 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Oregon State Police Car

Photo by Cliff West

The Ford Crown Victoria was redesigned for 1998, and in 1999 the P71 police package became officially known as the Police Interceptor. In 2001, the slatted grille of the standard Crown Victoria was replaced on the Police Interceptor with a honeycomb grille with a floating Ford oval. The Police Interceptor also received the "Performance Improved" 4.6-liter dual-valve V8 producing 235 horsepower and 265 foot-pounds of torque, along with a new rear differential and a more powerful alternator. The 2002 models were virtually identical to the 2001s.

Photo by Cliff West

The Oregon State Police introduced this dark blue paint scheme around the year 2000, replacing the previous black and white livery dating back to around 1995. This new paint scheme would have a long run, lasting until a new silver paint scheme was introduced in late 2017. 

Photo by Cliff West

This Oregon State Police Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is a 2001 or 2002 model that was photographed in Rainier, Oregon, around October of 2003.

2002 Lincoln Blackwood

The 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, shown here at the 2001 Chicago Auto Show, went on sale in the spring of 2001. Based on the rear-wheel drive Ford F-150 SuperCrew and powered by a 300-horsepower 5.4-liter 32-valve V8, with a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds, the Blackwood was a limited-production “Luxury Utility Vehicle” with four full-size doors and a stylish carpet and stainless steel trimmed bed which Lincoln called a “Cargo Trunk,” which was capped by an electrically-operated rigid clamshell tonneau cover and featured integrated storage bins, flush-mounted tie-down hooks, a 12-volt power point and cool-to-the-touch LED lighting. On the outside, the “Cargo Trunk” featured imitation blackwood trim, and in place of a traditional truck tailgate, the Blackwood featured dual side-opening rear doors with integrated storage compartments. Additional standard featured included a power moonroof, Connolly leather seating surfaces, climate-controlled power front seats, wood- & leather-trimmed steering wheel with duplicate audio & climate controls, overhead console with On-Board Trip Computer displaying distance-to-empty, average fuel economy and digital compass and an Alpine® Audiophile Sound System with a 6-disc CD changer.

2002 Ford Thunderbird

The new Ford Thunderbird, shown here at the 2001 Chicago Auto Show, was introduced in 2001 as a 2002 model, with retro styling like roof portholes, front-fender grilles and afterburner taillights to recall the Thunderbirds of the 1950s and 1960s. Based on the same chassis as the Lincoln LS and the Jaguar S-Type, the new Thunderbird was powered by a 3.9-liter, 32-valve aluminum dual overhead cam V8 engine that produced 252 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 261 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm. With a 5-speed automotive transmission with overdrive, it could accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in approximately 6.8 seconds. The Thunderbird was offered with five exterior colors: Whisper White, Midnight Black, Thunderbird Blue, Torch Red and Inspiration Yellow. Standard features include a power retractable convertible top, power 4-wheel ventilated 4-channel anti-lock disc brakes, dual exhaust, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, dual power mirrors, power windows, and door locks, Securilock™ passive anti-theft system, perimeter alarm, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and speed control and power tilt/telescoping steering column, speed-sensitive variable intermittent wipers, automatic headlights with on/off delay, illuminated entry with theater dimming feature, NUDO® leather-trimmed seats with recliners, power 6-way driver’s seat & 2-way passenger seat, front and side-impact airbags for driver and passenger, air conditioning with dual automatic temperature control, AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, clock and Audiophile sound system, and brushed aluminum interior highlights. Available options include supplemental parking lamps, 17-inch chrome wheels, all-speed traction control, interior color accent packages, and a removable hardtop with a heated glass rear window, storage cart, and cover.