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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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
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The story of this 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This SUV has had 2 owners and was owned in Wisconsin and Illinois. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
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. It was driven an average of 6,205 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 01/27/2004, was 31,255 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 Personal 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 4 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 FORD EXPLORER
Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine: 5.0L V8 EFI 16V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342) 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 Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility 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 10.Sep.2005 12:51:45. New data will result in a change to this report.
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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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342).
Date: Mileage:
01/27/2004 31,255
Average miles driven per year 6,205 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342) 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 03/30/1999 Wisconsin
2nd owner 01/27/2004 Illinois
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Types of Owners:
This 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342) 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 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 03/15/1999
Last reading reported on 01/27/2004: 31,255 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: September 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 19 months or 48,745 miles
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 4 record(s) for this 1998 FORD EXPLORER (1FMZU35P7WZA96342).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
Not Reported NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
03/15/1999 Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fond du Lac, WI
Registered as
personal vehicle
03/30/1999 Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fond du Lac, WI
Title #990899G026
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/27/2004 31,255 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Durand, IL
Title #T4027669018
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
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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.
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.
Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
