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The story of this 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This van has had 2 owners and was owned in Arizona. It was originally registered to a rental agency and operated as a daily rental passenger vehicle.
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 not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/06/2002, was 105,850 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Rental Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 10 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON
Body Style: EXTENDED SPORT VAN
Engine: 3.8L V6 SFI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: CANADA
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel Optional, 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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953). 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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953) 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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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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953). 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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953). 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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953).
Date: Mileage:
11/26/1996 9
08/20/1997 12,164
04/17/2001 100,470
08/14/2001 103,000
08/06/2002 105,850
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953). 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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953) had 2 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 11/26/1996 Arizona
2nd owner 08/06/2002 Arizona
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
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 WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.
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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 11/15/1996
Last reading reported on 08/06/2002: 105,850 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: February 10, 2005
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.
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. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. 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 10 record(s) for this 1997 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON (2FMDA5148VBC82953).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
10/03/1996 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
11/15/1996 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mesa, AZ
Registered as
rental vehicle
(major car rental company)
11/26/1996 9 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mesa, AZ
Title #HBF6963310061
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
08/20/1997 12,164 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tucson, AZ
Title #L1R0972310003
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
04/17/2001 100,470 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Southwest Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
08/14/2001 103,000 Arizona
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
09/06/2001 Arizona
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
08/06/2002 105,850 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tucson, AZ
Title #08L2002218003
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
08/30/2003 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
Registration issued or renewed
08/30/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
Registration issued or renewed
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Lease
When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.
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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