You can get an armored up Everest too, but not from your local dealership.

There are plenty of companies all around the world that can turn everyday rides into armored battlewagons. In the US, Ford is already known for its police vehicles, namely the Explorer which gets a Police Interceptor variant equipped with a variety of upgrades. Ford also offers police versions of the F-150, but if you dig deeper, you'll find Blue Oval machines prepped for everything from armored-car duty to blasting through warzones.

As you might imagine, such vehicles aren't available through dealerships and if you ask about one, it's likely the sales staff won't even know about it. These specialty vehicles – and many other less militaristic variants – are accessed through Ford's Global Fleet Sales website. The foundations for these specialty machines stem from the Ranger, the Ranger-based Everest SUV, and the Transit.


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