ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.
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The story of this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 4 owners and was owned in California. It was originally registered to a rental agency and operated as a daily rental passenger vehicle.
Blue Arrow It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage title by a California DMV.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 16,604 miles per year, which is slightly higher than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/27/2002, was 102,236 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow 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 Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
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
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 4 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 20 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 PFI 16V DOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
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Total Loss Check:
ALERT! Severe damage events were reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.
Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402) 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 18.Oct.2004 12:11:30. 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.
Accident Check FAQs:
Accident FAQs | Glossary | CARFAX Help Center
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
None of the following major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402).
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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402). 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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402).
Date: Mileage:
10/16/1996 15
11/14/1997 24,537
03/19/1998 25,141
08/02/1998 29,951
05/04/2001 96,461
08/11/2002 96,463
08/19/2002 96,809
12/27/2002 102,236
Average miles driven per year 16,604 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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Mileage Accuracy Check FAQs:
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No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402).
Lemon Check FAQs:
Lemon Check FAQs | Glossary | CARFAX Help Center
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402) 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 11/01/1996 California
2nd owner 04/14/1998 California
3rd owner 10/16/1998 California
4th owner 08/11/2002 California
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402) was originally registered as a Rental Vehicle.
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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.
Recall Check FAQs:
Recall FAQs | Glossary | CARFAX Help Center
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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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 11/01/1996
Last reading reported on 12/27/2002: 102,236 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: October 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.
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.
Warranty Calculator FAQs:
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 20 record(s) for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP6534VK142402).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
Not Reported NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
10/16/1996 15 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Odometer reading reported for title
11/01/1996 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
First owner reported
11/15/1996 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Registered as
rental vehicle
(major car rental company)
11/14/1997 24,537 California
Inspection Station
Los Altos, CA
Passed emissions inspection
03/19/1998 25,141 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Odometer reading reported for title
04/14/1998 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
04/20/1998 Service Plan Co.
Campbell, CA
Service Contract Issued
06/22/1998 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
08/02/1998 29,951 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Watsonville, CA
Odometer reading reported for title
10/16/1998 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
New owner reported
05/03/1999 Service Plan Co.
Watsonville, CA
Service Contract Issued
10/20/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Watsonville, CA
Title issued
05/04/2001 96,461 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Martin, CA
Odometer reading reported for title
05/23/2001 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Martin, CA
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
08/11/2002 96,463 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wasco, CA
New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
08/19/2002 96,809 Vehicle Repair Center
Eureka, CA
Vehicle serviced
08/19/2002 California
Inspection Station
Eureka, CA
Passed emissions inspection
08/23/2002 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
12/27/2002 102,236 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
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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.
* Rental
Vehicle registered by a rental agency.
* Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
