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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338). 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:  
 This sedan has had at least 3 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Ontario DMV in 2001. 
 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. 
 No odometer problems, like a broken odometer or an odometer rollover, were reported to a DMV. 
 It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON). 
 CARFAX estimates it has 2 months remaining on the basic warranty. The basic warranty provides bumper-to-bumper coverage. 
 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   3 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 
   2 Months Remaining on the Basic Warranty 
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED 
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD TAURUS LX
  
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR 
Engine: 3.0L V6 PFI 24V DURAT 
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 Cassette, 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338). 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) 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  
   
 CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 20.Aug.2004 18:58:48. New data will result in a change to this report.  
 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338). 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338). 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338).  
  
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 GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD TAURUS LX (1FALP53S8VG115338). 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) had 3 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  01/08/1997 Ontario 
2nd owner  10/19/2002 Ontario 
3rd owner  10/19/2003 Ontario 
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Types of Owners:  
 
  This 1997 FORD TAURUS LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) was checked for 8 types of registrations.  
  No Personal Use Registration Reported    No Fleet Registration Reported  
  No Lease Registration Reported    No Commercial Registration Reported  
  No 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) 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 LX (1FALP53S8VG115338) using the date this report was generated (20.Aug.2004 18:58:48) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.  
   CARFAX used time only to calculate the remaining warranty coverage because no odometer readings were reported to CARFAX for this vehicle.  
Estimated start date of warranty:  10/19/2001 
Last reading reported to CARFAX:  No odometer reading reported 
Today's Date:  August 20, 2004 
Type of Coverage:  Original Warranty:  Estimated Remaining Coverage: 
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles 2 months 
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles 2 months 
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired 
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage 26 months or unlimited mileage 
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same 
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles 2 months 
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles 26 months 
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 62 months 
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. 
 
 CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the FORD web site.  
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 CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1997 FORD TAURUS LX (1FALP53S8VG115338).  
Date: 
 Mileage Reading: 
 Source: 
 General Comments: 
 
  
09/09/1996       NICB
 Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
 
  
01/08/1997       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
 New owner reported
 
  
01/08/1997       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
  
  
10/19/2001       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
 Registration issued
 
  
10/19/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
 Registration issued
New owner reported
 
  
10/19/2003       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Central Ontario
 Registration issued
New owner reported
 
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 If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. 
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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