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Since my Contour got totaled, I have been searching, and searching for a replacement car. I *finally* found something that will do. A 2001 Ford Taurus. Not my first choice, but it's affordable, and roomier than the focus's.

You all have been such a great help to me before, and I was hoping that someone might be able to run a carfax for me one more time.

I plan on purchasing this car tomorrow afternoon. Could anyone with CarFax help me out please??

As always, it is greatly appreciated

VIN #: 1FAFP55U31G146759

Thanks!

~ Kari ~

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Vehicle
2001 Ford Taurus SES
VIN
1FAFP55U31G146759
Body Style
4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture
United States Review the Vehicle History Records below for
details on the following potential problem areas with this
vehicle:

Vehicle Description 1FAFP55U31G146759
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Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check No records found
Vehicle Information No records found
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Title Check



Your vehicle checks out!

Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found
Damaged No Damaged Records Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found
Junk No Junk Records Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found
Salvage No Salvage Records Found



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Your vehicle checks out!

NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records
Found
Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found
Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found
Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found
Manufaturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufaturer Buyback/Lemon Records
Found
Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found
Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found
Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found



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Your vehicle checks out!

Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found
Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found
Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found
Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found
Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection
Records Found
Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found
Government Use No Government Use Records Found
Police Use No Police Use Records Found
Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found
Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found
Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found
Theft No Theft Records Found



Vehicle History Records

We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database
of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the
following 7 records for this 2001 FORD TAURUS SES. Note the
highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of
this vehicle.

DateLocationMileageDescription
2001-01-04 MI registration event/renewal
2001-01-31 MI 35 title
2001-03-08 MI title
2002-02-21 MI registration event/renewal
2002-12-13 MI registrationevent/renewal
2003-12-11 MI registrationevent/renewal
2004-01-26 MI 34803 reported at auto auction


Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary)
Description Full Definition

Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by
state DMV.
Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state
DMV.
Auction Odometer Reading Vehicle reported the vehicle's
odometer reading is from auto auction.



Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 2000-02 Ford Taurus
The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information
for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled
"2000-02" applies to this vehicle.
Consumer Guide Rating
N/A
Pros
Handling/roadholding, Rear-seat comfort, Cargo room
Cons
Low-speed acceleration Road Test Scores
Performance3
Fuel Economy2
Ride Quality3
Quietness4
Interior Room3
Cargo Capacity4
Insurance Costs5
(all scores out of 5)


NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Driver5
Crash Test Passenger5
(all scores out of 5)

Recalls
Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed
on these items.


2000 : Headlamp-switch knob can fracture and separate from the
headlamp switch.
2000 : On certain vehicles, "vehicle capacity weight" and
"designated seating capacity" information was not printed on
safety-certification labels.
2000-01 : Grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the
stoplamp switch and can contaminate the contacts, leading to carbon
buildup and a potential short circuit.
2000-01 : A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper-motor
gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in
loss of wiper function or fire.
2000-01 : Stoplamp can illuminate (at reduced intensity) even though
the service brakes have not been applied.
2001 : Child-safety seat anchor-latch fasteners on certain vehicles
do not have adequate residual torque; road vibrations could cause a
nut to loosen and separate.
2001 : Owner's guides may not identify center rear seating position
as having LATCH-compatible lower anchorages.
2002 : Pedals are not far enough apart and must be separated to at
least 50 mm to avoid depressing one or the other, or both,
unintentionally.


Trouble Spots
Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting
this vehicle.


Audio system : Noise (whine or buzz) in the radio speakers is
probably due to interference from the in-tank fuel pump requiring a
RFI filter on the pump assembly. (2000-01)
Engine misfire : Cam failures can lead to failure on V8 engines
installed on SHO models. It is possible to weld the cams prior to
the failure. (1996-99)
Fuel odors : Gasoline odor is probably due to a bad gasket on the
lower intake manifold on the 3.0-L Duratec engine. (2000-01)
Vehicle shake : Harsh downshifts or shudder, especially on curves,
can be caused by the transmission fluid level being below the
fullest level as shown on the dipstick. (2000)


Repair Costs
Wondering what it will cost to fix this car if something goes wrong?
Here are some commonly repaired items on all cars and how much it
would cost to fix each item on a 2000-02 Ford Taurus. (Note: this
information is general and does not represent repairs that the
specific vehicle listed may require.)

Commonly Repaired ItemTypical
Replacement
Cost
A/C Compressor$405
Alternator$535
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle$1,120
Brakes$240
Constant Velocity Joints$990
Exhaust System$300
Radiator$405
Shocks and/or Struts$1,100
Timing Chain or Belt$180

Thank you SO MUCH. You are WONDERFUL!