APD considers pulling all Ford SUVs from service

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are now considering pulling all of its 397 Ford SUVs off the streets. This comes after more than 20 officers have been treated and released for possible carbon monoxide poisoning. A city spokesperson tells KXAN discontinuing the use of its Ford Explorers is just one of the options they’re considering.
This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration along with representatives from Ford have been in Austin investigating the vehicles. Ford clai