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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 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). 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 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Louisiana and Georgia. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
Blue Arrow It was involved in an accident in Louisiana that was reported to the police.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 9,125 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 02/09/2006, was 82,946 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or 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 No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator 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 3 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 15 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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1996 FORD CONTOUR GL/SPORT
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.0L L4 PFI 16V DOHC
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Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). 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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617) had 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 Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported
Accident Indicators Detail:
Date: Source: Detail:
07/18/1997 Louisiana Police Report Accident Reported
Involving left front impact
or collision
Moderate damage reported
Louisiana Police Reports:
* Provide an estimate of the extent of damage in its accident reports. The levels of damage are:
o SEVERE: The vehicle cannot be driven from the accident scene due to severe damage or an injury. This level of damage often results in a Salvage or Junk title.
o MODERATE: The accident damage affects the operation of the vehicle and/or its parts. Examples include broken windows, trunk lids, doors, bumpers and tires.
o MINOR: The accident damage does not affect the operation of the vehicle. Examples include dented bumpers, fenders, grills and body panels. This level of accident should not compromise vehicle safety.
o NO DAMAGE: The vehicle was not damaged.
* Are required if the estimated damage exceeds $500
* Are released to CARFAX approximately 2 months after the accident date
According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2003 edition, 12% of the 243 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2002. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
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 03.Apr.2006 06:21:17. 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.
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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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). 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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). 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 (1FALP653XVK128617).
Date: Mileage:
06/20/1997 24
03/30/1998 7,601
11/08/1999 22,405
07/10/2000 28,426
01/12/2001 32,896
01/12/2004 61,747
06/04/2004 64,604
03/28/2005 68,436
02/09/2006 82,946
Average miles driven per year 9,125 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 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). 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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617) had 3 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 06/20/1997 Louisiana
2nd owner 03/28/2005 Louisiana
3rd owner 02/09/2006 Georgia
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617) 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 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617) 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 CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 05/15/1997
Last reading reported on 02/09/2006: 82,946 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: April 3, 2006
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: no cost, unlimited owners covered. 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. Roadside assistance is covered during basic warranty. Safety belt and inflatable restraint systems are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Alignment and wheel balance covered for 1 year 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 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 15 record(s) for this 1997 FORD CONTOUR/GL/SPORT (1FALP653XVK128617).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
09/12/1996 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
05/15/1997 Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Orleans, LA
Registered as
personal vehicle
06/20/1997 24 Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Orleans, LA
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
07/18/1997 Louisiana
Police Report
Case #7425702
Accident Reported
Involving left front impact
or collision
Moderate damage reported
03/30/1998 7,601 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Suspension system serviced
11/08/1999 22,405 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Emissions system serviced
Exhaust system serviced
Electrical system serviced
07/10/2000 28,426 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
01/12/2001 32,896 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Suspension system serviced
Engine serviced
Transmission serviced
Fuel system serviced
Cooling system serviced
Brakes serviced
01/12/2004 61,747 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
06/04/2004 64,604 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
03/28/2005 68,436 Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Orleans, LA
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
09/16/2005 CARFAX AdvisoryTM This vehicle was registered in a county declared a flood disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ).
Although most vehicles may not
have sustained any damage, CARFAX recommends
checking for flood and/or other
damage during your pre-purchase inspection.10/28/2005 Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marietta, GA
Vehicle purchase reported
02/09/2006 82,946 Georgia
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
02/09/2006 Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marietta, GA
Title #771910060407007
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Vehicle color noted as Blue
