Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported to a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. 
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The story of this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:  
 This sedan has had 4 owners and was owned in Alberta and Ontario. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Alberta DMV in 1996. 
 It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX. 
 It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood. 
 It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/21/2000, was 40,486 miles. 
 It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON). 
 Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer. 
 Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms. 
 
   
Report Summary 
1. ACCIDENT CHECK 
 
   Total Loss Check   No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Other Accident Indicators    No Accident Indicators Reported 
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK 
 
   Truth-In-Mileage Check   No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Odometer Rollback Check    No Potential Odometer Rollback Found 
   Mileage Consistency Check    No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found 
3. LEMON CHECK® 
   No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK 
 
   Number of Owners   4 Estimated Owner(s) 
   Type of Owners    Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations 
5. RECALL CHECK 
   Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD 
6. WARRANTY CHECK 
   No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty 
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 19 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED 
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD TAURUS GL
  
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR 
Engine: 3.0L V6 SFI 
Fuel: GASOLINE 
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES 
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Running Lights Optional, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts 
 
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer 
 
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Total Loss Check: 
 
 GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
 Salvage Title  Loss Due To Fire Title 
 Junk Title  Flood Damage Title 
 Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title  Hail Damage Title 
 Dismantled Title  Canadian Total Loss 
Other Accident Indicators: 
 
  This 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.  
  No Salvage Auction Record Reported    No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported  
  No Fire Damage Record Reported    No Airbag Deployment Record Reported  
  No Police Accident Record Reported    No Damage Disclosure Record Reported  
   
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 Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage. 
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:  
 
 GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
  
  Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.  
  Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.  
Odometer Rollback Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.  
Mileage Consistency Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941).  
  
  Date: Mileage: 
06/27/1998 28,286    
02/27/1999 31,413    
07/07/1999 33,554    
09/13/1999 34,638    
05/31/2000 37,968    
07/04/2000 38,525    
10/21/2000 40,486    
 
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 GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
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Ownership History:  
 
  CARFAX estimates that this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) had 4 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.  
Estimated Owners: Date: Location: 
1st owner  04/17/1997 Alberta 
2nd owner  07/04/2002 Ontario 
3rd owner  05/21/2003 Ontario 
4th owner  Not Reported Ontario 
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Types of Owners:  
 
  This 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) was checked for 8 types of registrations.  
  No Personal Use Registration Reported    No Fleet Registration Reported  
  No Lease Registration Reported    No Commercial Registration Reported  
 Rental Registration Reported    No Non-Profit Registration Reported  
  No Taxi Registration Reported    No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported  
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Recall information for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.  
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   CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941) using the date this report was generated (18.Aug.2004 09:10:55) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.  
Estimated start date of warranty:  05/17/1996 
Last reading reported on 10/21/2000:  40,486 miles 
Today's Date:  August 18, 2004 
Type of Coverage:  Original Warranty:  Estimated Remaining Coverage: 
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired 
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired 
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same 
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired 
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles Coverage expired 
Notes:  Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Adjustments and bulbs are covered (except alignment and wheel balance) after 1 years or 12,000 miles. 
 
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 CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 19 record(s) for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U8VG225941).  
Date: 
 Mileage Reading: 
 Source: 
 General Comments: 
 
  
Not Reported       NICB
 Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
 
  
05/17/1996       Alberta
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Calgary, AB
 Registration issued
 
  
04/17/1997       Alberta
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Calgary, AB
 Registration issued
Registered as rental
vehicle
 
  
04/17/1997       Alberta
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Calgary, AB
 Registration issued
First owner reported
 
  
02/10/1998       Saskatchewan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saskatoon, SK
 Registration issued
 
  
06/27/1998  28,286  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
 
  
02/27/1999  31,413  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
 
  
07/07/1999  33,554  Vehicle Inspection Station
British Columbia
 Passed emissions inspection
with 54000 kilometers
 
  
09/13/1999  34,638  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
 
  
05/31/2000  37,968  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
 
  
07/04/2000  38,525  Vehicle Inspection Station
British Columbia
 Passed emissions inspection
with 62000 kilometers
 
  
07/14/2000       British Columbia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
 Registration issued
 
  
10/21/2000  40,486  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lubed oil and filter changed
 
  
05/13/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Greater Toronto Area
 Registration issued
 
  
07/04/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Greater Toronto Area
 New owner reported
 
  
07/04/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Greater Toronto Area
  
  
05/21/2003       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
 Registration issued
New owner reported
 
  
05/21/2003       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Greater Toronto Area
 Registration issued
 
  
Not Reported       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Greater Toronto Area
 New owner reported
 
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First Owner 
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
New Owner Reported 
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Rental 
Vehicle registered by a rental agency.
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Severe Damage:  Odometer Problems:  Lemon History:  
Salvage/Junk
Rebuilt/Reconstructed
Dismantled
Fire/Flood/Hail
Canadian Total Loss 
 Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Not Actual Mileage 
 Manufacturer Buyback 
 
 
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