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The story of this 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This SUV has had 1 owner in Michigan. It was originally registered as a corporate fleet vehicle. It was owned by a company that manages its own fleet of vehicles. These vehicles are typically used by smaller companies like banks or firms for business purposes.
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 09/05/2003, was 10,102 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
CARFAX estimates it has 14 months or 25,898 miles 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 1 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Corporate Fleet Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD
6. WARRANTY CHECK
An Estimated 14 Months or 25,898 Miles Remaining on the Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 9 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS

Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC EFI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: ABS 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429). 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429) 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 16.Nov.2004 20:13:24. 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429). 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 Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429). 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429).

Date: Mileage:
02/04/2003 461
05/30/2003 7,171
09/05/2003 10,102



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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429). 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429) had 1 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 02/04/2003 Michigan

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Types of Owners:


This 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429) was originally registered as a Corporate Fleet Vehicle.

No Personal Use Registration Reported Fleet Registration Reported
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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429) 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 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty: 01/15/2003
Last reading reported on 09/05/2003: 10,102 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: November 16, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles 14 months or 25,898 miles
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles 14 months or 25,898 miles
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles 2 months or 13,898 miles
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage 38 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles 14 months or 25,898 miles
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles 38 months or 39,898 miles
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 74 months or 69,898 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. Tires are covered under warranty.




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 9 record(s) for this 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS (1FMYU02133KC06429).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


01/10/2003 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer


01/15/2003 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ann Arbor, MI
Registered as
corporate fleet vehicle


01/30/2003 Dealer Inventory
Michigan
Vehicle sold


02/04/2003 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed


02/04/2003 461 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ann Arbor, MI
Title #114P0350113
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle


05/30/2003 7,171 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


09/05/2003 10,102 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


10/20/2004 Dealer Inventory
Saline, MI
Vehicle offered for sale


10/21/2004 Dealer Inventory
Saline, MI
Vehicle offered for sale

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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.

Fleet Vehicle
Vehicle was registered or sold to a company that manages vehicle fleets.

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.