TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT THE FOXBODY SSP MUSTANG! 

Oh man, an Air Force Mustang would be so sick. It’s like the Cobra R of SSP’s.

You panned past it a couple of times, but didn't mention the trunk release being on the left lower dash instead of the glove box. That was SSP-only standard, allowing officers to quickly access the trunk without having to reach over and around the equipment often mounted on the right side of the transmission hump. Single-key entry was standard, but dual-key was an option (though pointless), and you could even have every car in an SSP order made to use the same key shape! It was a "single key fleet" option. Your interior reminded me that the SSP seats were the 4-cylinder's base-version material, not the V8s usual nicer cloth or the GT's articulated seats. Also, the one you're driving has a Cyclops map light, but all the ones I've owned (NC & SC) had the pieplate-sized white citation light, which was an option. You talked about the wheels, but I do want to point out that the 16" Pony rims were never an option for the SSP. For budget reasons for agencies, the 15" 10-hole was the standard size from '87 until the end in '93, 225/60VR15. And only the SSP came with a full-size spare; the LX and GT all got donuts.

Great video!! I bought my surplus Washington State Patrol 1984 Mustang SSP 5.0 in 1988 and still own it and keep it garaged..White with spotlight and dog dish hub caps on 4 lug ,14" black steel wheels..it is a 5 speed manual..4 barrel carburetor...it was our daily driver until my family out grew it.....I fire it up every month and have permanent vintage plates on it... it has a toggle switch like the one shown....it activates the wig-wag alternating flashing high beams...this still works on my Mustang SSP for some reason.....

I've been into Mustangs my whole life and I can tell you at the SSP cars have always brought a premium over your everyday run-of-the-mill Fox Mustang. Even back in the 90s

Great info! As a former officer of 24 year really appreciate the history lesson.

You could still get the brushed aluminum 10 holer's from 87-93. Wisconsin used those, neighboring Minnesota ordered the black ones. The SSP did not hold up well in police service. The reason the floor pans had to be reinforced was because the seats would tear loose in collisions. They did not, however, reinforce the entire monocoque the way Chrysler did with its R and M body squads, so after 75,000 miles or so of severe duty usage, they were very tired. The Diplomat/Fury and Caprice were true battlewagons, as they went to auction at 120,000 miles or 7 years (today it's the full 150,000 designed lifespan). One big PIA for fleet managers was the need to run two different squads per trooper, at least up north. Here in WI, only the ranks sergeants and above were assigned an SSP or Camaro, and they were also assigned a Gran Fury to keep in the garage for foul weather days, and winter driving. Finally, Ford never got the brakes up to par on the Fox. Braking is everything in a squad. The big Mopar and Chevy sedans would haul down from their supersonic speeds repeatedly. The SSP, not so much.

Good video I think I remember the ssp cars having a different clutch in the cooling fan I installed. One in my 86 back in the day when u could buy them new it's still in there and I remember a lot of ground straps as well under the hood

I love the SSP Mustangs. I had a 1984 SSP Mustang in the 1990s. Back then I found out that the 1984 Mustang SSP actually had a more powerful engine than the 1984 production mustang GTs - due to a few changes. It was confirmed back then via a few sources, including a neighbor who worked for the highway patrol as a mechanic and worked on all the police vehicles. The second was an article from MT which documented that the 1984 SSP actually had 205 HP versus the 175 in the normal GT 5.0.

Was a retired cop on Jay Lenos garage who tried to say these cars were capable of 160-180 mph lol you could tell by Jay's response he knew the guy was full of crap

I love the single key! I remember seeing them Growing up in south Florida. Loved the black an tan!

Drivers seat was reinforced. Floor pans were stronger. Roll bar is actually a b-pillar bar. Fastened with clips @ b pillar , slip joint bolted to floor. Drivers door light switch removed. Trunk release switch relocated from glove box to drivers side.specific front & rear anti roll bars. Also specific fan clutch. Yes , my ‘86 ssp has the 130amp Lestec engineering alternator with external voltage regulator. Been rebuilt a few times. Also cars came with full size spare. Goodyear gatorback tire

HEY MATT, BACK IN THE 80S AND 90S I SAW FOX BODY SSP CHP ON THE 14 IN SO CAL ON THE ROAD , TO ME THAT WAS 🤯, THATS WHY I LOVE MY 87 NOTCH!

My wifes uncle drove a 1990 silver/black one for NCHP. He was in a chase on interstate and it hit and held 142 mph. He verified it with the Vascar system. Good Stuff!

There was a white saleen coupe in my town south of Houston next to my high school around 89-90 it had the whale tail wing and was not a convertible. Had the white wheels and yellow fender stripe...loved that car.

I can verify the Air Force Mustangs. Being in vehicle maintenance in Korea in 1998 we had them there. They were so cool. I'm sure someone scored those cars at a DRMO auction.

I didn't read all the comments so it might have already been mentioned but... They also had a different ratio rack and pinion for faster and less turning over a standard rack. Thanks for the cool videos!!

i own one of the Oregon SSPs! I literally started laughing when you mentioned it.

Very well done GH704. I did not know most of or any of what you shared here. Very educational. We always thought growing up as kids that the SSP cars including Mustangs, Crown VIcs, and the Caprice were all suped up engine wise. Even before I saw the Blues Brothers. LOL. It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. Yeah, but does it have S.C.M.O.D.S. SCMODS? (state county municipal offenders data system)

Great video. Glad to see someone put some of the ssp know how into one video as it’s impossible to understand it all. I have a 93 ssp. It has a 6 digit odometer and a calibrated 160mph speedometer. I have a 6 digit dso on the door but my 2nd buck tag only says “DSO Police” and nothing else. My owners manual and ssp service manual are black as well. I’ve been trying to figure out where the car was stationed/registered for awhile now. If anybody has knowledge on how I can figure that out please hit me up as I’m dying to know. Thanks again Matt for the awesome vid

Nice vid I have a 1989 SSP Arizona state Police it's in VGC all police gear removed. Still upgrading suspension engine keeping police look

Yeah I seen some Saleens coupe's but I don't know if they were Saleen kits!! There was another place that bought coupe's it was a place called Shotgun custom's they were red with a white.strip they had there own body kits that they put on the coupe on the it had a lil badge it said Shotgun in it had a picture of a shotgun on the bottom it says customs if anyone remembers them back then I have pictures of a few of them on my phone!!

So much cool info that I didn't know about the SSP!! Thanks for the awesome video, you did a great job!

Fun fact here in Canada the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had ssp mustangs but weren’t as popular as in the us . It’d be close to impossible to find a X RCMP ssp mustang today.

Great info. It will help me in the hunt for an SSP. Thanks for sharing.

Great video Matt! Didn't realize each state probably had different options they wanted for there ssp's!

I learned a lot...you sound smart, wait, not saying you don’t sound smart in your other videos...I’ll shut up now. 😂 adding one of these informative vids in from time to time is a great idea!! Still love the other stuff you do too! My car has a few foxresto parts on it, mostly purchased at Foxtoberfest 😁

The Trunk Pop Button Was Also Relocated From The Glove Box To Around The Bottom Right Side Of The Gauge Bezel For Easier Access To The Shotgun In The Trunk.

I didn’t know that saleen actually made a coupe. Thanks for the info.

I dig this video man! Learned alot and it's different from your normal style! But I see all those edits man! Lots of work Looks good!

👍🏼👍🏼 learned a couple new facts - thanks!

In the early 90s the chief investigator for the local sherrif department in Warren County ms drove a green hatch ssp so yes very few but some were hatch cars

Thanks Matt

I have a 91 SSP ex North Carolina car 1 of 385 built that year titanium frost and it is a good 8.5-9 out of a possible 10 in looks inside and out.

Great video buddy. Not a mustang guy so forever I wondered what SSP really meant lol, so thanks.

That toggle switch you were using kills the main power to the console with holds the power to the radios and siren when the vehicle would not be used for a long time to save on battery power

Cool info, never even noticed the single key mostly because I never drove one 👍

Michigan State Police had them that were blue too

Interesting video and liked it. Cool to do any kind of Foxbody video you want to. I have a Black 89 LX 5.0. I’m from NJ and I’d liked to get a SSP Foxbody. Cheers bro!👍

I dont know why this one is so funny. You are speaking at the beginning like one of those "car and driver" channels or something lol Great job as always man.

Great content. Love the show!!!! Keep up the great work

Great video, Matt! Some really cool and interesting facts on the SSP's!

Awesome video, Matt!

Enjoyed the ssp video didn't know about the speedometer

Great video, really liked all the history you provided👍

Great vid brother. But if I remember correctly Florida ssps had the 10 hole wheels painted black but the center cap was unpainted I think they were brushed stainless..I think?

Great video! We Love them SSPS!

I'm here champ 💪

Good video. And alot of facts I didn't actually know

Really cool video! Great info I had no idea about most of those!

Awesome video dude I'm restoring my 88 fhp car myself

The front bumper of an SSP has drilled hole for the sirens & and Antenna on the opposite side of the gas tank

Great video great information for everyone.👍👊

I have a South Carolina one. I love it!

Clean those coupe wheels!! Especially in the front.

I've got a '93 that has been sitting in my driveway since December '05. It is not for sale.

👍good tips on the SSP

That is a badass Mustang bro!! Great video bro🤘

Next time on real stories of the Highway Patrol.. Lol Go Heels!! Nice touch man. NC here loved my 91 notch back, all except replacing the heater core.

One of favorite vids to date!

Love this vid. By far my fave yet!

I just bought 3 North Carolina ssp Mustangs a 88 92 and a 93

That was a great video, alot of cool info 👍👍

I heard the fuel tank holds about a gallon more than the regular mustangs.

Great video good information

I wonder if Peaches has ever seen 160 🤔 Love the sound of that AOD at 8:41 My first Fox was an AOD...they're different than the T5's. Another great "FYI" 👍👍

DSO stands for District Sales Office. SSP cars are the Eleanor of the Foxbody. God help us!

I found one of the other 20 Oregon state ssp lol would you say the value is around the same as a titled ssp

Great video my brother

Had 89 with a 180 speedo

Good video! 👍

Great video. A lot of interesting information in there! How cool would it be to get your hands on one of those ssp Saleens? Talk about a drool fest!

What was the top speed of the ssp With the automatic?

Good information bro. Some of that I didn't know. Ok ok, a lot of it I didn't know, hahaha

Cool video... do you know what gear ratio they used in the ssp?

I have 93 fhp ssp. Cool cars for sure!!

Some SSP had manual transmission too

The switch is likely a ignition cut off so the officer can take the key out and leave the engine running

I love coupes. Maybe I can find a good one for my collection of coupes lol

Love the video, I need to get me a SSP, LOL

Another great video, Bro👍🇵🇷

Does anyone reproduce the Georgia SSP roll bar?

I think the ssp also had the factory speed limiter removed.

wow this guy is literally car guy john cena

My dream is 90 SSP

Bro do a video on the 10 spy plane coupes

Also the New York Police Department had or does have a couple of GT models!

The real question is when are you gonna have a t5 put in?

Also, UTAH does not have 1 key for everything. its multiple keys

Dude super informative

My 93 chp goes up to a million miles

How much you want for that coupe?

“What made a SSP Mustang so special” absolutely nothing on your list would make me want me want to seek out one or pay extra.

Tell us about the ssp

Queremos ver el asunto , not your face

Dude tell us 10 new facts that has been undiscovered not old news! You know I was subscribed to your channel but when your using old news on Fox body’s to try to build up your channel then it’s starting to feel like I got “ CLICKBAITED”!! So now I’m unsubscribed thanks for the brief moment of interest!