As car manufacturers are increasingly moving towards electrifying their vehicle lineups to comply with stricter emissions and fuel economy laws, Ford is taking a different approach. The company has decided to cease sales of the 2024 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator with the hybrid powertrain to regular customers, focusing instead on delivering the Police Interceptor Utility hybrid.

Ford spokesperson Mike Levine stated, “To meet continued strong demand for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid and other Ford hybrid vehicles, the 2024 model year Explorer will only be offered with the fuel-efficient 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost, which offers up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined fuel economy, and the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6.”