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PACKAGES
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR
PREPARATION PACKAGES
65U
READY FOR THE ROAD
PACKAGE
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OPTION CONTENT 65A AND 65P PACKAGES
The Base Package 65A Wiring Harness has increased to 350 amps of battery and ignition power. There
should be no need for any additional wires to be connected to the battery with the added amperage in 2010. Base
Base
Customer feedback has been implemented and there have been improvements to the versatility and usability Lighting
Package
of the Base Package Harness. The revised Base Lighting Package 65P has been created to supply plug and Package
(65A)
play lighting components to the Base Package 65A maximizing police car identification and visibility. (65P)
Two (2) Front Strobe Bulbs and Two (2) Rear Strobes, installed in marker light and taillight lenses.
*Strobe Power Supply required to flash Strobe Bulbs. X X
Trunk Power Distribution Center 50 amps, fused in the engine compartment. Five (5) power and ground
wires for customer use. Five (5) fuses - Two (2) battery and three (3) ignition powered. *One ignition fuse X X
position utilized by Options 65P/ 65W / 65U.
- Two (2) 50 amp battery circuit and ground accessible at trunk only. Available in trunk from pigtail harness
(utilized by Options 65W / 65U). X X
- 50 amp battery circuit and battery ground accessible at passenger kick panel or trunk, for radio communica-
tions. X X
- 30 amp ignition circuit accessible at trunk only. Available in trunk from pigtail harness (utilized by Op-
tions 65W / 65U). X X
- Siren/speaker wiring pre-run to front of vehicle with waterpack connector. Available in trunk from pigtail
harness (utilized by Ready for the Road Package 65U). X X
- Two (2) Extra circuits pre-run to front of vehicle accessible at console or trunk. X X
- Horn/siren relay circuit accessible at console base or trunk (utilized by Ready for the Road Package 65U).
X X
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the engine compartment to console base. One circuit is heavy gauge
for additional battery or ground connection. X X
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the console base to trunk. X X
Alternating Headlight Flasher with control wire accessible at console for optional connection to customer
supplied positive control switch box. Extra relay and control wire available for overriding alternating head- X X
light flasher at night when headlights are in use.
Strobe Power Supply, Six (6) outlets with front shutdown. Additional control wire accessible at trunk for
connection to customer supplied positive control switch box. *Required to flash strobe bulbs. X
Two High Intensity Flashing Rear Deck LED Lights, with matching interior color housings (Charcoal,
Medium Light Stone, Light Camel). Red & Blue color configuration is standard. Additional control wire X
accessible at trunk for connection to customer supplied positive control switch box.
Ford Warranty is 3 years / 36,000 miles on all components except the following:
Strobe Lights 1 year (Front Marker Light & Taillight Strobes)
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OPTION CONTENT 68P AND 65W PACKAGES
The Complete Police Prep Package 68P is a hardware equipment package with model specific mounting solutions to Complete Visibility
provide end users with safe and secure police equipment. Please see the Police Modifier Guide for additional equip- Police Prep Package
ment mounting guidelines at www.fleet.ford.com. The Visibility Package Option 65W is a package of lighting equip- Package Option
ment to maximize police car identification and visibility. (68P) (65W)
Two (2) Front Strobe Bulbs and Two (2) Rear Strobes, installed in marker light and taillight lenses. *Strobe Power
X X
Supply required to flash Strobe Bulbs.
Wiring Harness including the following items: X X
- Six (6) Strobe Cables - Shielded and Grounded pre-run to the front marker lights, taillights lenses and two (2) to the
front grill. Strobe Cables are now industry standard gender and color configuration for connection to customer supplied X X
aftermarket Strobe Power Supplies.
Glove Box Power Distribution Center 50 amps, fused in the engine compartment. Five (5) power and ground wires for
X X
customer use. Five (5) fuses - Two (2) battery and three (3) ignition powered.
Trunk Power Distribution Center 50 amps, fused in the engine compartment. Five (5) power and ground wires for
customer use. Five (5) fuses - Two (2) battery and three (3) ignition powered. *One ignition fuse postion utilized by X X
Options 65P / 65W / 65U.
- 50 amp battery circuit and ground accessible at console base only X X
- 50 amp battery circuit and ground accessible at console base or trunk. Available in trunk from pigtail harness (utilized
X X
by Options 65W / 65U).
- Two (2) 50 amp battery circuit and ground accessible at trunk only. Available in trunk from pigtail harness (utilized
X X
by Options 65W / 65U).
- 50 amp battery circuit and battery ground accessible at passenger kick panel or trunk, for radio communications. X X
- 30 amp ignition circuit accessible at trunk only. Available in trunk from pigtail harness (utilized by options 65W/65U). X X
- Siren/speaker wiring pre-run to front of vehicle with waterpack connector. Available in trunk from pigtail harness
X X
(utilized by Ready for the Road Package 65U).
- Two (2) Extra circuits pre-run to front of vehicle accessible at console or trunk. X X
- Horn/siren relay circuit accessible at console base or trunk (utilized by Ready for the Road Package 65U). X X
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the engine compartment to console base. One circuit is heavy gauge for additional
X X
battery or ground connection.
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the console base to trunk. X X
Alternating Headlight Flasher with control wire accessible at console for optional connection to customer supplied
positive control switch box. Extra relay and control wire available for overriding alternating headlight flasher at night X X
when headlights are in use.
Console Mounting Platform, secured using existing mounting points. The powder-coated aluminum mounting plate is
X X
pre-drilled for the addition of equipment. (Without Armrest)
Center Wiring Conduit, 2" x 4" opening. For ease of installation, the conduit will house and protect any additional
wire run from the center console to the trunk. Accommodates communication wires and connectors. Modified for Fire X X
Suppression option.
Hidden Manual Door Lock Plunger - located in both rear doors, forward door frame. Option disconnects rear locks
and rear windows from operation (Option 948 can be ordered in conjunction to maintain window operation from driver X X
and front passenger switches only).
Trunk Air Circulation Fan, pulls air from passenger area and exhausts through trunk, stabilizing climate for equip-
X X
ment. Helps control moisture, dust and humidity. Grounded to reduce electro magnetic interference.
Permanent Rubber Tie Down Strap, for securing trunk when carrying large items like a bicycle. X X
Dual Trunk Storage Boxes, maximize trunk space and provide equipment mounts. Clear view covers for quick
X X
reference.
Rear Trunk Communications Service Tray, slides on heavy-duty tracks. Shipped with secured spare tire. For equip-
X X
ment mounting.
Strobe Power Supply, Six (6) outlets with front shutdown. Additional control wire accessible at trunk for connection
X
to customer supplied positive control switch box. *Required to flash strobe bulbs.
Two High Intensity Flashing Rear Deck LED Lights, with matching interior color housings (Charcoal, Medium
Light Stone, Light Camel). Red & Blue color configuration is standard. Additional control wire accessible at trunk for X
connection to customer supplied positive control switch box.
Visibility Switch Panel, including four (4) position slide switch and four (4) rocker switches. Controls strobes, flashing
LED lights and alternating headlight flasher. Capable of controlling up to eight (8) light bar or other lighting functions. X
Installed with bracket to Console Mounting Platform.
Lighting Relay Center, for use with the Visibility switch panel - fused at 150 amps delivered through eight (8) relays.
X
Holds eight (8) fuses. Outputs accessible at trunk for connection of customer supplied lighting.
Ford Warranty is 3 years / 36,000 miles on all components except the following:
Strobe Lights 1 year (Front Marker Light & Rear Strobes Bulbs)
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OPTION CONTENT 65U PACKAGES
A package of lighting and siren components with a selection of popular hardware to get your vehicles in service quickly. This turn Ready For
key system is available from any Ford dealer in one easy step. The Ready for the Road Package is also programmable to offer greater The Road
flexibility. Finally the guess work is taken out of mounting siren speakers and grill lights. Factory approved siren speaker and grill Package
lights are installed in this package without compromising driver and occupant safety. (65U)
Two (2) Front Strobe Bulbs and Two (2) Rear Strobes, installed in marker light and taillight lenses. X
Wiring Harness including the following items: X
- Six (6) Strobe Cables - Shielded and Grounded pre-run to the front marker lights, taillights lenses and two (2) to the front grill X
strobe lights. Strobe Cables are now industry standard gender and color configuration for connection to customer supplied aftermar-
ket Strobe Power Supplies.
Glove Box Power Distribution Center 50 amps, fused in the engine compartment. Five (5) power and ground wires for customer use. X
Five (5) fuses - Two (2) battery and three (3) ignition powered.
Trunk Power Distribution Center 50 amps, fused in the engine compartment. Four (4) power and ground wires for customer use. X
Four (4) fuses - Two (2) battery and two (2) ignition powered.
- 50 amp battery circuit and ground accessible at console base only X
- Three (3) 50 amp battery circuit and ground, supplies Lighting Relay Center. -
- 50 amp battery circuit and battery ground accessible at passenger kick panel or trunk, for radio communications. X
- 30 amp ignition circuit, supplies Remote Siren Amplifier. X
- Siren/speaker wiring pre-run to siren speaker at front of vehicle with waterpack connector. (utilized by Remote Siren Amplifier). X
- Two (2) Extra circuits pre-run to front of vehicle accesible at console or trunk. X
- Horn/siren relay circuit (utilized by Remote Siren Amplifier). X
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the engine compartment to console base. One circuit is heavy gauge for additional battery or X
ground connection.
- Four (4) Extra circuits pre-run from the console base to trunk. X
Alternating Headlight Flasher, Extra relay and control wire for overriding alternating headlight flasher at night when headlights are X
in use.
Console Mounting Platform, secured using existing mounting points. The powder-coated aluminum mounting plate is pre-drilled X
for the addition of equipment. (Without Armrest)
Hidden Manual Door Lock Plunger - located in both rear doors, forward door frame. Option disconnects rear locks and rear X
windows from operation (Option 948 can be ordered in conjunction to maintain window operation from driver and front passenger
switches only).
Trunk Air Circulation Fan, pulls air from passenger area and exhausts through trunk, stabilizing climate for equipment. Helps X
control moisture, dust and humidity. Grounded to reduce electro magnetic interference.
Rear Trunk Communications Service Tray, slides on heavy-duty tracks. Shipped with secured spare tire. For equipment mounting. X
Strobe Power Supply, Six (6) outlets with front shutdown. X
Two High Intensity Flashing Rear Deck LED Lights, with matching interior color housings (Charcoal, Medium Light Stone, X
Light Camel). Red & Blue color configuration is standard.
Lighting Relay Center, for use with the Visibility switch panel - fused at 150 amps delivered through eight (8) relays. Holds eight X
(8) fuses. Outputs accessible at trunk for connection of customer supplied lighting.
Lighting and Siren Controller, programmable with four position slide switch, 13 illuminated buttons and 5 siren tones. Installed X
with bracket to Console Mounting Platform. Mic Kit is not included.
RJ11 Serial Cable, pre-run from console to trunk for connection between Lighting and Siren Controller and Remote Siren Amplifier. X
Remote Siren Amplifier, utilizes vehicle horn circuit for activating siren and changing tones. Radio rebroadcast inputs available in X
trunk. 50 watt siren output available in trunk for addition of second speaker. Common mic input available in trunk. Meets Califor-
nia Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13, Article 5. Installed with bracket to rear trunk communications service tray.
Two Grill Strobe Lights, installed with mounting brackets. Red & Blue color configuration is standard. X
100 Watt Siren Speaker, with replaceable driver. Installed with mounting bracket. Sound output meets SAE J1849 and "Class A". X
500ft audibility.
Permanent Rubber Tie Down Strap, for securing trunk when carrying large items like a bicycle.
X
Ford Warranty is 3 years / 36,000 miles on all components except the following:
Strobe Lights 1 year (Front Marker Light & Taillight Strobes and Grill Strobes)
Siren Components 2 years (Lighting and Siren Controller, Remote Siren Amplifier and Siren Speaker)
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ABOUT CROWN NORTH AMERICA
Crown has been a Tier 1 supplier to Ford Motor Company since 1968.
A significant element of Crown's success is due to the ability to per-
form quick, high quality vehicle outfitting. This allows the vehicles to
be entered into service use in a timely manner. High quality is sup-
ported by ISO 9001-2000 standards. Manufacturing and assembling
process controls assure that every Crown up-fitted vehicle meets and
exceeds customer expectations.
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POLICE SAFETY AND DURABILITY
The Ready for the Road Package (65U), Base Police Prep Package
(65A), Base Lighting Package (65P), Complete Police Prep Package
(68P), and Visibility Package (65W), are fully compliant with the
United States Federal Motor Vehicle and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
The Ready for the Road Package (65U), Base Police Prep Package
(65A), Base Lighting Package (65P), Complete Police Prep Package
(68P), and Visibility Package (65W) have undergone many tests as
individual components and as completed assemblies. The components
have been subjected to temperatures ranging from minus 40 to over
175 degrees Fahrenheit. All moving components, such as latches, tray
slides, and switches have been put through tens of thousands of cycles.
All packages, including the new Ready for the Road Package have
been installed within a vehicle and subjected to an accelerated durabil-
ity test that simulates 300,000 miles of use over various terrain and
environmental conditions.
The electrical systems must meet the most stringent requirements. All
circuits have been load tested and certified. All power circuits have
ground wires provided, which are grounded to Ford approved chassis
grounds. All terminations have been power crimped.
Use of the police specific wiring greatly reduces the risk of vehicle
electrical system damage and can greatly increase the durability of
other vehicle electrical components. The Ford warranty for the origi-
nal electrical components is preserved and available for full-term war-
ranty coverage, except where noted for siren speaker and strobe bulbs.
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STROBE LIGHT SYSTEM WITH FRONT SHUTDOWN
FRONT MARKER
LIGHT STROBES
FRONT GRILL
STROBES
(RED/BLUE)
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READY FOR THE ROAD PACKAGE (65U)
FLASHING REAR DECK LED LIGHTS
The Ready for the Road package (65U) also supplies the
user with two flashing high intensity LED lights mounted
to the rear parcel shelf. These flashing lights come stan-
dard as one blue high intensity LED on the passenger side
and one red high intensity LED on the driver side of the
high-mount third brake light.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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INTERIOR
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ALTERNATING HEADLIGHT FLASHER (WIG-WAG)
CAUTION
Alternating headlight flashers must be used only on high beam
to meet FMVSS and CMVSS standards. Please see the Ford
Police Modifiers guide when connecting any flasher module to
rear lights of the vehicle. Some jurisdictions have requirements
that state that the headlight flasher must not operate with head-
lights on. The Crown harness system has a provision built into
it to allow for this function. See schematic on page 60.
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CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATFORM
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SIREN SPEAKER
Sound Hazards
•Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to your emergency vehicle, could be
damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from short exposures to very loud sounds, or from
longer exposures to moderately loud sounds. For hearing conservation guidance, refer to
federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA Standard 1910.95 offers guidance on
“Permissible Noise Exposure.”
•All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may cause permanent
hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear hearing protec-
tion. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be
exposed to the sound.
•Ready for the Road siren amplifiers and speakers are designed to work together as a system.
Combining a siren and speaker from different manufacturers may reduce the warning effec-
tiveness of the siren system and may damage the components. You should verify or test your
combination to make sure the system works together properly and meets federal, state and
local standards or guidelines. The Ready for the Road components are tested and verified to
support SAE J1849, 500ft Audibility, OSHA Sound Compliance Standards, and have been
salt spray tested for durability.
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TRUNK WIRING IDENTIFICATION
Please Note: Tray not shown for clarity
Strobe Power Supply White Connector
Power and Trigger YE/LG wires to 50 Amp Com-
Leads (Already con- Trunk Power Horn ring - munications
nected for Ready for Distribution (Already connected Circuit. Page
the Road). Page 58 Center. Page 64 for Ready for the 52 and 53
Road) Page 61
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REAR COMMUNICATIONS SLIDING TRAY
The rear communications service tray is mounted on heavy-
duty slides to provide easy access for equipment mounting,
equipment servicing, and the spare tire. In its closed position,
the tray helps to provide protection from any loose items and
inclement weather.
CAUTION
Follow instructions for tire mounting to ensure
proper retention of spare tire. This can prevent
damage to the tray and the vehicle trunk interior.
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CAUTION
Be sure that both side latches are secured and in second
locked position prior to vehicle operation. Improper
latching may damage components and vehicle.
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DUAL TRUNK STORAGE BOXES
The two storage boxes are designed to house small equipment that
should not be loose in the trunk. The boxes have clear polycarbon-
ate covers for easy identification of their contents. The clear covers
should be cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
Be sure that both storage boxes are fully latched prior to ve-
hicle operation. Be sure the Jack is secured to the vehicle
storage box to prevent damage to any items within the trunk.
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STROBE POWER SUPPLY
The Ready for the Road package includes a strobe power unit
which is required to flash the strobe bulbs in the vehicle. The sup-
plied power supply has front shut down capability.**
**See Pages 58 and 59 Prior to Servicing
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HIDDEN MANUAL REAR DOOR LOCK PLUNGERS
This option reworks the rear doors of the vehicle so that the lock stem
has been removed from the standard position and relocated to the front
edge of the rear doors. This ensures that only an officer has access to
the plunger of the lock.
The power lock and power window connectors are taped to the
harness within the rear doors. Disconnecting the white connectors in
the door panel has disabled automated locks. They may be
reconnected if normal power operation is desired.
With this option, the rear windows have also been reworked to be
inoperative from either the front or rear switches. If it is desirable to
have the rear windows operational from the front switches, dealers
should order Ford option 948
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TRUNK AIR CIRCULATION FAN
The trunk air circulation fan pulls air from the passenger compartment
and exhausts through the trunk, which in turn helps to stabilize the
environment and climate of the trunk for electrical, mechanical, and
chemical equipment that have been situated in the trunk. The fan has
the added benefit of positive airflow through the trunk area, which
helps to minimize contamination of dust and water in the trunk
compartment when the lid is closed.
The trunk fan is grounded to the vehicle body to support EMC
compliance with electronic equipment.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Ready for the Road System is a In addition, eight relay outputs are
full-featured, programmable elec- provided in the Lighting Relay Center
tronic siren and light control system. (Page 62) for control of light bars,
other auxiliary lights, and accessories.
State-of-the-art microprocessor tech-
nology is utilized to produce a system This system provides the automatic,
with a small, compact Lighting & Si- simultaneous light and siren activa-
ren Controller, console base mounted, tion required by some laws. Momen-
(hereafter called: Key Pad) (Photo tary, push-on/push-off, or timed relay
Page 13) and a Remote Siren Ampli- operation can be selected.
fier which is trunk mounted (Photo
Page 16). The Ready for the Road System al-
lows variation of features during pro-
Programming of the various features gramming. The Key Pad can be cus-
is done from the keys on the Key Pad, tomized with an assortment of re-
without disassembly or removing the placeable function labels (attached to
unit from its mounting location. the Police Package Owners Manual)
Through user programming, The to identify the switch Primary Func-
Ready for the Road System¨ provides tion. The siren circuits are protected
a highly versatile electronic siren and from failure modes by fuses defined
light system. in the schematics section of this man-
ual. Lighting Relay Center outputs are
The Ready for the Road System pro- protected by individual fuses located
duces wail, yelp, priority, and hi-lo in the Lighting Relay Center.
siren tones, as well as an air horn
sound. A horn ring transfer feature Connection between the Key Pad and
allowing horn ring control of siren the Remote Siren Amplifier is via a
tones is also provided. Public address telephone-type RJ11 Serial Cable. Do
(PA), with and without common mi- not alter this cable. Do not replace
crophone operation, and radio re- with a standard Telephone cable.
broadcast are available at the end
user’s discretion. A Microphone is not
provided, however a microphone in-
put jack is accessible on the siren am-
plifier (Phono plug).
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Ready for the Road System can microprocessor and other integrated
drive one 11-ohm impedance high circuits.
power (100 Watt), one low power
(58 Watt) speaker, or 2 speakers Lighting Relay Center outputs are
connected in parallel and in phase. individually fused with standard
See the defined schematics in this automotive type fuses.
owners manual.
The siren tones comply with SAE
Other advanced features of the J1849 and meet 500 Foot Audibility
Ready for the Road System include: Standards.
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GENERAL DESCRIPITON
CAUTION
Sound Hazards
•Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to your emergency vehicle,
could be damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from short exposures to very
loud sounds, or from longer exposures to moderately loud sounds. For hearing con-
servation guidance, refer to federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA Stan-
dard 1910.95 offers guidance on “Permissible Noise Exposure.”
•All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may cause per-
manent hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear
hearing protection. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas where
you and others will be exposed to the sound.
•Ready for the Road siren amplifiers and speakers are designed to work together as
a system. Combining a siren and speaker from different manufacturers may reduce
the warning effectiveness of the siren system and may damage the components.
You should verify or test your combination to make sure the system works together
properly and meets federal, state and local standards or guidelines.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Siren Speaker
The Ready for the Road System contains one 100 Watt Siren Speaker
The Remote Siren Amplifier is designed to operate with one 11-ohm im-
pedance speaker, high power (100W), or one low power (58W) speaker, or 2 speak-
ers connected in parallel and in phase. Please see schematics section of this manual
for specific wiring, Page 61
Common Microphone.
If the PA and RADIO transmitter are to share a common microphone, the audio
switching must be performed by a user-supplied External Auxiliary Relay .
When switch 11 of the Key Pad is not used for the common microphone function, it
can be used to activate an external Auxiliary relay.
Refer to the instructions provided with the External Auxiliary Relay +12VDC Acti-
vated (1-ampere or less). See schematic section of this manual. Page 62.
The Ready for the Road System is programmed at the factory to satisfy most instal-
lation requirements. Before proceeding with operation, refer to the supplied Opera-
tion and Configuration Instructions for a description of the “standard” program, and
instructions on how to change the programming, if desired.
The Lighting Relay Center provides 8 blunt end cut, color coded wires, for outputs
to Light Bar and Auxiliary light connections, other equipment.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Each output switches a nominal +12-volts to the controlled device. Do NOT use
the black wire in the power cable for grounding the switched device(s). Ground
the switched devices separately using ground wires provided in the Ready for the
Road Package. Consult the schematics section of this owners manual for detailed
information. See the defined loads and fused protection.
Refer to the installation instructions provided with the light bar or auxiliary light
for additional precautions and details.
To install the function legends, proceed as follows: Clean the top of the desired
switch with alcohol or glass cleaner applied to a rag. Allow to dry.
Select the appropriate labels from the supplied sheet of function legends. Peel the
labels from the sheet and apply to the key pad in the area provided as shown in
figure.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Verify that the label is properly tucked under the retaining ridge on the pushbutton.
Before testing, read and understand the supplied Operation and Configuration In-
structions. After installation is complete, test all siren and light functions to ensure
that all functions and controlled devices operate as intended. Test all vehicle func-
tions, including horn operation and vehicle light systems, to ensure proper operation.
After testing is complete, provide a copy of this manual to all operating person-
nel as they must be aware of the various safety precautions.
CAUTION
All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may cause
permanent hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and
wear hearing protection. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas
where you and others will be exposed to the sound.
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OPERATION
CAUTION
The lives of people depend on your safe operation of this system. It is important
to read and follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
Qualifications
•To properly use an electronic siren and speaker(s): you must have a good un-
derstanding of general vehicle operation, a high proficiency in the use of safety
warning equipment, and thorough knowledge of state and federal UNIFORM
TRAFFIC CODES.
Sound Hazards
•Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to your emergency vehicle,
could be damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from short exposures to very
loud sounds, or from longer exposures to moderately loud sounds. For hearing
conservation guidance, refer to federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA
Standard 1910.95 offers guidance on “Permissible Noise Exposure.”
• All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may c a u s e
permanent hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound, roll
up your windows and wear hearing protection. Do not sound the siren in-
doors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be exposed to the
sound. Only use the siren for emergency response situations.
• Frequently inspect the speaker to ensure that it is clear of any obstruction, such
as mud or snow, which will reduce maximum sound output and could lead to
premature speaker failure.
Signaling Limitations
•Be aware that the use of your visual and audible signaling device does not give
you the right to force your way through traffic. Your emergency lights, siren,
and actions are REQUESTING the right-of-way.
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OPERATION
•Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not alert everyone.
People may not hear, see, or heed your warning signal. You must recognize this
fact and continue driving cautiously.
•Situations may occur which obstruct your warning signal when natural or man-
made objects are between your vehicle and others.
Driving Limitations
•At the start of your shift, you should ensure that the light/sound system is se-
curely attached to the vehicle and operating properly.
•If the unique combination of emergency vehicle equipment installed in your vehi-
cle has resulted in the siren controls being installed in a position that does not al-
low you to operate them by touch only, OPERATE CONTROLS ONLY WHILE
YOUR VEHICLE IS STOPPED.
•If driving conditions require your full attention, you should avoid operating the
siren controls while the vehicle is in motion.
Continuing Education
•File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy
of these instructions to new recruits and trainees.
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NOTICE
IMPORTANT
Since many Ready for the Road features are programmable, operation is described
for the "standard" program. Refer to the supplied Operation and Configuration
section of this manual for additional discussion of the "standard" program. It is the
operator's responsibility to understand how his particular unit is configured
(programmed) to operate.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Ready for the Road Key Pad is designed to assist the operator's selection of
functions. Each control head switch is recessed and aids guiding the operator's fin-
ger to the switch's center for activation. When a switch is pressed, "tactile feed-
back" provides function selection indication as follows: a click is felt, a beep is
heard, and the selected function's key illuminates brightly.
CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Ready for the Road System is an extremely versatile and configurable elec-
tronic siren and light control system. Available siren tones are: wail, yelp, priority,
hi-lo, and an air horn sound. Horn ring control of siren tones is provided. Public
address and radio rebroadcast are available. Eight relay outputs are available for
controlling light bars, other auxiliary lights, and accessories.
**WARNING**
Property damage, serious injury, or death to you or others may result if the Ready
for the Road system is improperly programmed.
The person responsible for programming MUST be familiar with local codes and
procedures for safe emergency vehicle siren and light operation.
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SIREN SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
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OPERATION
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
Slide Switch Pos. 1 - Activates Output 1. MAN - Will produce peak & hold tone
when no other sirens are active.
Slide Switch Pos. 2 - Activates Outputs 1& If wail tone is active, the tone will change
2 and the Horn Ring Transfer Relay. to yelp for 8-seconds then revert back to
wail. If Yelp is active, the tone will revert
Slide Switch Pos. 3 - Activates Outputs 1,2, back to wail. If Priority is active, the A/H
& 3, and the Horn Ring Transfer Relay and will activate momentarily. Horn Ring will
enables the Siren. do the same if it is transferred to the siren.
Auxiliary Keys 4 thru 8 - Activates the A/H - Will produce Air Horn tone any
corresponding Outputs 4-8 and are all Push time it is pressed.
On/Push Off type functions.
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OPERATION
SIREN AMPLIFIER FEATURES
•You can select any keys, except MAN & A/H to turn on automatically when the
system is powered up.
•Your Horn Ring transfer tone can be YELP or PRIORITY.
•You can select Peak & Hold or Air Horn to activate with the horn ring.
•Relays sequence on and off to minimize power surges.
•Function Indicator Sound.
**WARNING**
Property damage, serious injury, or death to you or others may result if the Ready
for the Road system is improperly programmed.
The person responsible for programming MUST be familiar with local codes and
procedures for safe emergency vehicle siren and light operation.
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CONFIGURATION
Getting Started way out.
The Ready for the Road System is an If you want to change the functionality
extremely versatile system.. Because of of Slide Switch position 3, you must
this versatility, it is very important to follow the “flow” of the arrows.
know how you want the system to func-
tion before you begin configuration. 1. Select Level 2 from the MAIN
Therefore, be sure to read the directions MENU.
before you begin configuration so that
you may understand the capabilities of 2. Select “Slide Switches” to drop into
the Ready for the Road System. the Slide switch layer.
To help in determining how your sys- 3. Select Slide Switch position 3 to drop
tem will function, a worksheet, (Page into the “Slide Functions” layer.
74) outlining all the capabilities of the
system is included at the back of the 4. Make your changes for Slide Switch
configuration section. Use this work- 3 in the Slide Functions layer.
sheet to determine exactly how your
system should function, then begin the *We have just completed “one way in.”
reconfiguring process. You will find We must now come out the same way
that filling out the worksheet will help by use of the SAVE key.
greatly reduce the time needed to con-
figure your system to your require- 5. Press SAVE. This will bring you
ments. back up to “Slide Switches”
Once you have determined how your 6. Press SAVE again to bring yourself
system should operate, use this manual back up to Level 2.
to guide you through the configuration
process. 7. Press SAVE again to bring yourself
back up to the MAIN MENU.
On page 35 is an overview of the differ-
ent levels of configuration. Similar This is the extreme case as you will
functions are grouped together. Notice notice not all levels have sub-layers. Be
that level two is broken down into spe- aware that if we also wanted to recon-
cific functional areas separated by ar- figure Slide Switch 2, we could have
rows. These arrows represent a change selected Slide Switch 2 in step 6 above
into a “deeper” layer of level 2. without going all the way back to the
MAIN MENU. This will reduce the
These deeper layers are only accessible number of key hits needed to configure
from the previous layer. There is only your system.
one way into each layer and only one
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CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION TREE
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CONFIGURATION
MAIN MENU
•SAVE LEVEL 4
•ENTER LEVEL 1 Pressing “LEVEL 4” (Key 13) will enter
•ENTER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 4 (Horn Ring). If LEVEL 4 is
•ENTER LEVEL 3 selected, go to page 47, LEVEL 4 (Horn
•ENTER LEVEL 4 Ring).
Pressing “SAVE” (Key 9) will save the Always leave the Slide Switch OFF
present configuration to permanent while reconfiguring.
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CONFIGURATION
KEY PAD—LEVEL 1
If key 12 is on, a double beep tone will If key 15 is on, then the keyboard is con-
be heard from the control head approxi- figured according to the factory default
mately every 10-seconds to indicate a settings. (see OPERATION, page 32)
function is activated. (A function refers
to any switch on the bottom row, or key If key 15 is off, then the present configu-
11.) ration does not match the factory default
settings.
If key 12 is off, the Function Indicator
Sound will be disabled. To put the system back in factory default
configuration, turn key 15 on. Remem-
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 1
ber, this will erase all previous configu- tion mode as referred to on page 36. The
ration information. Push to Talk button must be held until
you re-enter level 1 and turn off key 16.
Configuration Mode Disable Once this is accomplished you can re-
lease the Push to Talk button on the mi-
If key 16 is turned on, you will not be crophone and proceed with reconfigura-
able to re-enter configuration mode once tion as normal.
you exit this session. To re-enter con-
figuration mode at a later date, the “Push
To Talk” button on the microphone for Always leave the Slide Switch OFF
the siren system must be on while the while reconfiguring.
SAVE key is pressed to enter configura-
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2
SAVE Key 11
Save LEVEL 2 settings and return to Pressing “Key 11” (Key 16) will enter
MAIN MENU, page 36. LEVEL 2—Key 11 and Remote. If Key
11 Is selected, go to page 45, Key 11.
Slide Switches
Always leave the Slide Switch OFF
Pressing “Slide Switches” (Key 13) will while reconfiguring.
enter LEVEL 2 - Slide Switches. If Slide
Switches is selected, go to page 40, Level
2 - Slide Switches.
Output Keys
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
SLIDE SWITCHES
Slide 2
Level 2 Slide Switches determines
which Slide Switch position to reconfig- Press “Slide 2” to reconfigure how Slide
ure. Switch, position 2, functions. If Slide 2
is selected, go to Level 2 - Slide Switch -
SAVE Function, page 41, to reconfigure Slide
Switch 2.
Save LEVEL 2 - Slide Switch settings
and return to LEVEL 2 (Keys), page 39. Slide 3
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
Slide Switch–Function
Outputs 1, 2, & 3
Level 2 - Slide Switch - Function, is Any combination of Outputs 1, 2, and/
where the slide switch position just se- or 3 can be configured to activate with
lected is configured. All Outputs can be the Slide Switch position being recon-
configured to come on with the slide figured. Simply turn on (or turn off) the
switch, as well as Key 11, Horn Ring desired Output Keys as labeled above.
Transfer and Siren Enable.
Horn Ring Transfer
SAVE The Horn Ring Transfer can be config-
ured to automatically turn on with the
Pressing the SAVE key will save what Slide Switches. To do so, turn on Key
is displayed and you will return to Level 15, Horn Ring Transfer.
2 - Slide Switches, page 40.
Siren Enable
Outputs If sirens are configured to be dependent
Any combination of Outputs can be on the slide switch, this is where you
configured to activate with the Slide enable the siren. If you want the siren to
Switch position being reconfigured. be enabled for the slide switch position
Simply turn on (or turn off) the desired you are configuring, just turn on the
Output Keys as labeled above. Siren Enable key, key 16.
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
Level 2 – Outputs 4-8 keys - Function is Select “8-Second Timer” (Key 14) if
where you decide how the Outputs 4-8 you want the Outputs you are configur-
are going to function. ing to automatically turn itself off after 8
seconds.
SAVE
Security Timer
Save LEVEL 2 - Outputs - Function key
settings and return to LEVEL 2 - Out- Select “Security Timer” (Key 15) if you
puts, page 42. want the Outputs you are configuring to
require security operation to turn on and
Push On / Push Off automatically turn itself off after 8 sec-
onds.
Select “Push On / Push Off” (Key 12) if
you want the Outputs you are configur- When operating, the security timer re-
ing to act as a standard Push On / Push quires two key hits to operate. When the
Off switch. security key is first hit, it will not turn
on. It will not turn on until the SAVE
Momentary key is hit immediately following the
security key hit. This gives you your two
Select “Momentary” (Key 13) if you key press security timer.
want the Outputs you are configuring to
act as a Momentary Switch.
Always leave the
Slide Switch OFF
while reconfiguring
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
RAD
Key 11 Always leave the
WAIL Slide Switch OFF
YELP while reconfiguring.
MAN
A/H
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 2—KEYPAD
Save LEVEL 2 - Key 11 settings and Turn on key 11 to configure “Key 11”
return to LEVEL 2 (Keys), page 39. to control the Horn Ring Transfer.
Key 11
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 3—KEYPAD
Power Up Note:
Level 3 - Power Up is where you decide If the sirens are configured to be inde-
what keys should turn on automatically pendent of the slide switch, make sure
when the system is turned on. no sirens are selected on power up.
SAVE
Always leave the
Save LEVEL 3 - Power Up settings and Slide Switch OFF
return to MAIN MENU page 36. while reconfiguring.
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CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 4—KEYPAD
The Horn Ring transfer tone is the tone Always leave the
that will be produced when you have a Slide Switch OFF
less urgent tone (such as wail) already while reconfiguring.
active, the horn is transferred, and you
press the horn.
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SCHEMATICS
This SCHEMATICS section serves to illustrate the location of the various fuses,
wires, and relays.
BL - blue NA - natural
BK - black OR - orange
BN - brown PK - pink
DB - dark blue PU - purple
DG - dark green RD - red
GN - green SR - silver
GY - gray TN - tan
LB - light blue WH - white
LG - light green YE - yellow
Note: On dual color notation, the first color is for the wire and the
second color is for the tracer (stripe).
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SCHEMATICS
FORD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE PANEL
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SCHEMATICS
POWER CONNECTION PLACEMENT
50
SCHEMATICS
POWER CONNECTION PLACEMENT
51
SCHEMATICS
POWER CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
52
SCHEMATICS
POWER CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
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SCHEMATICS
SPARE CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
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SCHEMATICS
SPARE CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
55
SCHEMATICS
GROUND CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
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SCHEMATICS
GROUND CIRCUIT PLACEMENT
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SCHEMATICS
STROBE POWER SUPPLY
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SCHEMATICS
STROBE POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
The strobe power supply is a high voltage device. Do not
touch or remove the strobe lamp assembly while unit is in
operation. Wait at least 10 minutes after shutting off power
before continuing diagnostic. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in personal injury.
2009 (8W7T-15A599)
2008 (8W7T-15A599)
2007 (7W7T-15A599)
2006 (6W7J-15A599)
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SCHEMATICS
ALTERNATING HEADLIGHT FLASHER
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SCHEMATICS
HORN RING TRANSFER
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SCHEMATICS
8-RELAY PANEL
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SCHEMATICS
GLOVE BOX PDB
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SCHEMATICS
TRUNK PDB
R4.B5 R4.B4
R4.B2 R4.B1
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POLICE PREP PACKAGE
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND BATTERY SAVER CIRCUITS
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Please Note: The following are only excerpts from FORD'S POLICE MODIFIERS
GUIDE. The Complete guide is available at www.crown-na.com
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Recommended
splicing method
.
3. Install heat shrink tubing.
4. Twist wires together.
Note: Use resin-core mildly-
activated (RMA) solder. Do not
use acid-core solder.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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NOTES
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REMOVAL OF POLICE PACKAGES
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CONFIGURATION WORKSHEET
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CONFIGURATION RELAY ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET
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Ford Motor Company warrants the Police Interceptor Preparation Package
65U under the Ford New Vehicle Warranty.
All Ford Product Warranty Service is provided through the Ford Dealer
Organization. Please contact your dealer for warranty service assistance.
Ford Fleet
Technical Assistance
1 (800) 34-FLEET
www.fleet.ford.com
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