Missouri State Highway Patrol 1990 Ford Mustang
This 1990 Mustang LX SSP was used by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as unit #P-0162 with plate 642-HP. It was assigned to Troop A and used by Cpl. Londell Jamerson and Tpr. Juan Villanueva for traffic enforcement and drug interdiction. It was in service from 3-14-90 until 5-20-92. It is the only one left of Dk. Blue units HSHP ordered 1n 199. The others were lost in highway pursuits. Tpr. Villanueva went on to become Lieutenant in Troop D. Cpl. Jamerson went on to become Captain in charge of Commercial Truck Enforcement.
The Mustang is equipped with Missouri State Patrol markings, Code 3 lightbar, wig-wag headlights, MPH S-80 radar, Code 3 siren/controller and GE radio. The unusual external mount of the lightbar cable down the driver side A pillar is the wat all Missouri State Patrol units were wired. Missouri State Patrol units are taken out of service with less than 50K miles and sold to local departments. Wiring the lightbar this way eliminates the need to drill holes. All antennas are clip-on mounted.
After four years the Missouri Highway Patrol chose to phase out the Mustang mostly because of the restrictions on reselling them. According to Missouri state law, the Highway Patrol must sell their used vehicles only to other agencies but most other agencies don’t have much use for such a high performance car.
The Mustangs are able to attain a top speed of more than 130 mph and can reach 60 mph in less than six seconds. The cars greatest asset was its ability to turn around and catch up to a speeder in a shorter time than a fullsize sedan.
Performance & Specifications
Engine: Equipped with a 5.0L High-Output (HO) 302 CID V8.
Power: Factory rated at approximately 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential for maximum pursuit capability.
Top Speed: Featured a calibrated 160-mph speedometer to track high-speed pursuits.
Handling: Built with heavy-duty springs, shocks, and a front-end stabilizer bar to handle rigorous patrol duties.
MSHP Specific Equipment
The MSHP fleet was distinctively outfitted for duty in Missouri:
Livery: Finished in Twilight Blue Metallic paint with official Missouri State Highway Patrol markings.
Lighting: Equipped with a Code 3 LP6000 light bar, Code 3 siren & light controller, wig-wag headlights, and a pillar-mounted spotlight.
Communications: Interior gear typically included a GE communications radio, a Motorola radio, and a Uniden scanner.
Radar: Outfitted with an MPH Industries S-80 radar system for speed enforcement.
Interior: The cabin featured Crystal Blue cloth bucket seats and heavy-duty floor mats.
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I started my career as a police officer in 1989 with the Geneva on The Lake Police Department. I worked part time as a police officer and full time as a Security Sergeant doing armed mobile security patrols for a local security company. In 1990 I became a State Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. During my career as a State Trooper I was certified as a Technical Crash Investigator, OPOTA Police Instructor, OPOTA Police Driving Instructor, LASER Instructor, and received awards for ACE (Auto Larceny) and Post Trooper of The Year. Code 3 Garage is a mix of my inner automotive gearhead, and public safety background. I hope you enjoy it!
