Carolina Family Motors
Rating 4.5 / 5.0

History-Based Value Report

History events affecting this vehicle's value

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Service History

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Personal Vehicle

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Prior Certified Pre-Owned

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Minor Damage

$8,800

Retail Value

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Vehicle History Report™

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This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/18/24 at 10:44:23 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Accident / Damage History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Event 1

03/14/2024

  • Accident reported: minor damage
    • Involving front or side impact
    • Vehicle drivable
    • Airbags did not deploy

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a collision repair specialist.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
Accident reported: 03/14/2024.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
A current list of recalls is available at Ford Motor Company.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
estimated to have expired.
Warranty Expired
Warranty Expired
Warranty Expired

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Damage Brands
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Odometer Brands
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed - None of these title problems were reported by a U.S. state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, you may qualify.

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Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Year purchased
2011
2020
2022
Type of owner
Personal
Personal
Estimated length of ownership
8 years 10 months
1 year 3 months
1 year 6 months
Owned in the following states/provinces
North Carolina, North Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Estimated miles driven per year
9,720 per year
13,854 per year
Last reported odometer reading
46,154
59,593
76,997

Detailed History

Owner 1

Purchased: 2011
Personal lease Vehicle
8,134 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
02/24/2011not reportednot reported

Ford Motor Company

03/22/2011not reportednot reported

Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Vehicle offered for sale
10/13/201150 mi50 mi

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

  • Odometer reading reported
    • Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
11/01/2011not reportednot reported

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Title Number 772133113056115Carthage, North Carolina

  • Title or registration issued
    • First owner reported
    • Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
    • Loan or lien reported
03/22/20123,826 mi3,826 mi

Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

billsmithford.com

  • Vehicle serviced
03/22/2012not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
06/05/20125,181 mi5,181 mi

Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

billsmithford.com

  • Vehicle serviced
    • Emissions inspection performed
06/05/2012not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
06/05/2012not reportednot reported

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

  • Passed emissions inspection
06/05/2012not reportednot reported

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Title Number 772133113056115Carthage, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
    • Loan or lien reported
09/14/20127,900 mi7,900 mi

Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

billsmithford.com

  • Vehicle serviced
09/14/2012not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
05/28/201314,473 mi14,473 mi

Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

billsmithford.com

  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Brakes checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Emissions inspection performed
05/28/2013not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
05/28/2013not reportednot reported

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Title Number 772133113056115Carthage, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
    • Loan or lien reported
08/02/201317,198 mi17,198 mi

Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

billsmithford.com

  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Brakes checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Tires rotated
    • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
08/02/2013not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
06/26/201422,435 mi22,435 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • 20,000 mile service performed
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
    • Brakes checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Emissions inspection performed
06/26/2014not reportednot reported

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Carthage, North Carolina

Title Number 772133113056115Carthage, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
    • Loan or lien reported
08/22/201423,318 mi23,318 mi

Auto Auction

  • Vehicle sold
08/22/2014not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
08/23/2014not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Pre-delivery inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Air filter replaced
    • Front wiper blades/refills replaced
    • Tire(s) balanced
    • Tires rotated
    • Air filter checked
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
    • Emissions inspection performed
08/28/2014not reportednot reported

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Visit the website of - LINCOLN Certified Pre-Owned Program
  • Offered for sale as a Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned vehicle
    • Ingot silver metallic exterior
10/01/2014not reportednot reported

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Visit the website of - LINCOLN Certified Pre-Owned Program
  • Sold as a Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned vehicle

Owner 2

Purchased: 2014
Personal Vehicle
3,855 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
10/01/201423,324 mi23,324 mi

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

  • Odometer reading reported
10/20/2014not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Title or registration issued
    • New owner reported
03/12/2015not reportednot reported

Ford Motor Company

  • Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Program issued
    • Program #14M03 TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY EXTENDED COVERAGE
  • Locate an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer or call 866-436-7332 to obtain more information
09/11/201527,639 mi27,639 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Brakes checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Emissions inspection performed
09/23/2015not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
05/13/201630,945 mi30,945 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Battery/charging system checked
09/01/201631,942 mi31,942 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Air filter replaced
    • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
    • Emissions inspection performed
09/18/2016not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
08/23/201733,716 mi33,716 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Emissions inspection performed
09/06/2017not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
06/20/201837,136 mi37,136 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Brakes checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
08/04/201837,838 mi37,838 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Battery/charging system checked
08/15/201838,022 mi38,022 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Emissions inspection performed
08/27/201838,199 mi38,199 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Battery replaced
09/06/2018not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
02/11/201940,809 mi40,809 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Four tires mounted
    • Tire(s) mounted
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Tire(s) replaced
09/05/201944,259 mi44,259 mi

Southern Pines Nissan Kia

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

southernpinesnissan.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
3,416
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Air filter replaced
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
10/14/2019not reportednot reported

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Title Number 77071814293837SPinehurst, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
12/20/201945,300 mi45,300 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
04/15/202046,027 mi46,027 mi

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
08/31/202046,152 mi46,152 mi

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

  • Odometer reading reported
09/04/2020not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
09/16/2020not reportednot reported

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Title Number 774659202602021Southern Pines, North Carolina

  • Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory
    • Title or registration issued
10/12/2020not reportednot reported

Auto Auction

  • Listed as a dealer vehicle
    • Vehicle sold
10/13/2020not reportednot reported

CrossRoads Ford Lincoln of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, North Carolina

crossroadssouthernpines.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
76
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle sold
10/28/202046,154 mi46,154 mi

Virginia

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection

Owner 3

Purchased: 2020
Personal Vehicle
9,720 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
11/09/2020not reportednot reported

Virginia

Motor Vehicle Dept.

  • Vehicle purchase reported
11/19/202046,194 mi46,194 mi

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

  • Title issued or updated
    • Title or registration issued
    • New owner reported
    • Loan or lien reported
11/03/202155,117 mi55,117 mi

Kwik Lube

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

kwiklubeva.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
123
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
11/03/2021not reportednot reported

Virginia

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
12/02/2021not reportednot reported

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Loan or lien reported
01/10/202257,081 mi57,081 mi

Kwik Lube

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia

kwiklubeva.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
123
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
02/15/2022not reportednot reported

Stolen Report

Virginia

  • Vehicle reported stolen
02/18/2022not reportednot reported

Stolen Report

Virginia

  • Vehicle recovered after theft
02/24/2022not reportednot reported

Virginia

Motor Vehicle Dept.

  • Vehicle purchase reported
03/30/202259,403 mi59,403 mi

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

  • Title issued or updated
    • Vehicle repossessed
04/18/2022not reportednot reported

Auto Auction

  • Vehicle sold
05/12/202259,452 mi59,452 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
05/24/2022not reportednot reported

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
  • Vehicle offered for sale
06/16/202259,520 mi59,520 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • A/C refrigerant recharged
08/23/202259,557 mi59,557 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • A/C system serviced
    • A/C refrigerant recharged
09/02/202259,587 mi59,587 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
09/12/202259,591 mi59,591 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • A/C system checked
09/23/202259,593 mi59,593 mi

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Rating 5.0 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
    • A/C refrigerant recharged
    • A/C evaporator replaced

Owner 4

Purchased: 2022
Personal Vehicle
13,854 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
10/04/202259,613 mi59,613 mi

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

  • Odometer reading reported
10/11/2022not reportednot reported

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Title Number 772048222844077Statesville, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Title or registration issued
    • New owner reported
01/19/202362,423 mi62,423 mi

Randy Marion Ford Lincoln Statesville

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

randymarion.com/

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
6,496
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • A/C and heating system checked
07/10/202369,666 mi69,666 mi

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
39
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Windshield washer checked
01/05/202476,997 mi76,997 mi

Pep Boys

Garner, North Carolina

Garner, North Carolina

pepboys.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
97
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Brakes checked
    • Fuel system cleaned/serviced
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Emissions inspection performed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
01/08/2024not reportednot reported

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Title Number 772048222844077Statesville, North Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
03/14/2024not reportednot reported

Damage Report

  • Accident reported: minor damage
    • Involving front or side impact
    • Damage to right side
    • Vehicle drivable
    • Airbags did not deploy
CARFAX HAS THE MOSTACCIDENT & DAMAGEINFORMATION

Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.

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Accident Indicator
CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Not every accident is reported to CARFAX. As details about the accident become available, those additional details are added to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.
  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2021 edition, 5% of the 276 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2019. Over 77% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/18/24 at 10:44:23 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Damage Severity
Damage events result in one of the following severity levels:
  • Minor: Generally, minor damage is cosmetic (including dents or scratches), may only require reconditioning, and typically does not compromise a vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Moderate: Moderate damage may affect multiple components of the vehicle and may impair the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Severe: Severe damage usually affects multiple components of the vehicle and is likely to compromise the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
CARFAX recommends getting a pre-purchase inspection at a certified collision repair facility.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Ford or Lincoln Mercury Recall
The Ford Motor Company provides CARFAX with Field Service Action and recall information regarding safety, compliance and emissions programs announced since 2000 for a specific vehicle. For complete information regarding programs or concerns about this vehicle, please contact a local Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealer.
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.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Repossession
When a repossession occurs a vehicle owner fails to make loan payments, and the financial institution holding the title takes possession of the vehicle.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
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