Ford : F-450 Lariat 4X4

According to autocheck. it shows "major issue". here is the explanation.  I purchased this truck in January of 2014. Prior to me it was owned by the CEO of a construction company. Due to his company going bankrupt. their was vandalism to the truck and something was added to the fuel tank. resulting in complete engine failure and replacement. Bad news for him. good news for us. I have included (as a pictures) the documents from the Ford Dealership including work orders etc. The complete engine was replaced at approx. 38. 00 miles

I just had a complete brake job completed. including. pads. rotors and calipers. total invoice was $2500 USD. Yesterday. I replaced the starter. it was turning over slow from sitting for the past month. Batteries are good. were new 18 months ago. starter was "iffy" so I had the dealership change it out.


Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Lariat Standard EquipmentEXTERIORSliding rear windowChrome rear bumperManually telescoping & folding pwr heated trailer tow mirrors-inc: turn signals. integrated clearance lights - truck has optional power telescoping mirrors Pickup box/cargo lightsFront license plate bracket Winter front grill cover Rear door & window privacy glass - vehicle has optional power rear sliderBlack door handlesGrille w/medium platinum insert & chrome surroundChrome front bumper w/grained mold-in-color top cover-inc: bumper extenders & body-color front fender moldingsSolar tinted windshield & front door glassMolded black cab stepsRoof marker & clearance lightsDual beam jewel effect headlampsUnderhood service lightBlack box-rail & tailgate top-edge moldings - truck has optional tonneau coverFog lampsInterval windshield wipersRemovable locking tailgate w/black handle & Tailgate AssistRear license plate bracketINTERIORDash-top trayTilt steering wheel(4) air registers w/positive shut-offFront door operated dome lamp w/time delay off & IP switchAuxiliary pwr pointPwr driver & front passenger seats w/driver memoryColor-keyed cloth headlinerTurbo boost gauge & air filter minderBlack leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & climate controlsCruise controlFront passenger-side roof ride handleRear seating roof ride handlesFront/rear map lampsAdvanced security group-inc: autolamp. auto-lock/-unlock. remote keyless entry w/(2) key fobs & panic feature. illum entry. driver side wired keypadDriver & front passenger manual lumbar supportFlexFold 60/40 rear bench seat w/fold-flat feature. grocery hooks. dual cupholders. tray. steel load floorAccessory delayDual zone electronic automatic temperature control (EATC)Driver & passenger grab handlesPwr door locks w/backlit switchesDual color-keyed cloth sunvisors-inc: driver-side map strap. dual covered lighted mirrorsRear seat LH/RH grab handlesPremium AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability. auxiliary audio jack. digital clock. (4) speakersPwr windows w/driver one-touch-down & backlit switchesGlove boxPremium leather 40/20/40 split front bench seat-inc: center armrest. cupholders. storage. floor consoleColor-keyed scuff platesMetallic-faced instrumentation-inc: tachometer. speedometer. oil pressure. coolant temp. fuel gauge. indicator lights. enhanced message center w/odometer. trip odometer. engine hour meter. warning messages. trip computer (compass. autolamp configuration & status. system check. language selection). voltmeter. distance-to-empty. average fuel economy. woodgrain panel insertsColor-keyed door trim panel-inc: soft armrest. grab handle. reflector. woodgrain upper applique. upper & lower map pocketsColor-keyed carpet full-floor coveringDual color-keyed coat hooksFront/rear color-keyed carpeted floor matsOverhead console-inc: garage door opener & sunglass binElectrochromic rearview mirror w/compassSecuriLock anti-theft ignitionAshtray & cigar lighterMECHANICALTransfer case w/manual locking front hubs6-ton hydraulic jackTrailer tow pkg-inc: 7-wire harness w/relays. 7/4 pin combination connectorHD gas shock absorbersPwr steering w/steering damperEngine block heater *TowCommand integrated trailer brake controller *REQ: electric brakes*Front/rear stabilizer barsMono-beam front axle w/coil spring suspensionStationary elevated engine idle control (SEIC)Full-size spare tire w/lock & carrier4. 30 axle ratio6-speed HD manual transmission w/OD-inc: PTO provisionRear auxiliary springsDual 78 amp/hr (750 CCA)battery6. 4L OHV V8 turbo-diesel Power Stroke engineClass V trailer hitch receiver-inc: 2. 5" hitch w/2" adapter8' pickup box-inc: (6) tie-down hooks. partitionable & stackable storage4-wheel drivePwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/hydro-boost(2) front tow hooksLimited slip rear axle172" WB19. 5" forged polished aluminum wheels w/bright center ornaments225/70R19. 5G all-season BSW tires135-amp HD alternatorSAFETYBeltMinder seatbelt-not-buckled chime & flashing warning lightColor-keyed safety belts w/front seat outboard height adjustable D-rings4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)Child seat tethers on all rear passenger seats

Hi I have had some questions related to the history report. In 2009 an insurance claim was granted to replace the engine due to malicious vandalism. Shortly thereafter the bank seized the truck and sat until 2013 when the dealership purchased it via auction. The auction was 05/15/13. not the claim date. To the best of my knowledge and the research I did on the truck before I purchased it. it was not involved in a collision or crash.

From: mcmillan@autopark. ca] Sent: Friday. February 07. 2014 10:39 AMTo: Mike ToyCc: James BruceSubject: RE: 2008 ford F450
I have the work order from Ford explaining the repair that they did to the engine.  The listing on 05/15/13 is from auction. anytime they see a claim over $5K they automatically mark it as an accident repair and structural damage. to cover their end regardless of what the actual incident was.  
Accident/Damage EstimatesAccident estimate records are generated by collision estimating facilities from the process of estimating the amount and extent of damage to a vehicle. Estimates in some cases have associated insurance claims. Incident Date Estimate Location Estimate Date Type of Record Detail/Initial Point of Impact Amount OdometerNo estimates found - there is no history of body or frame damage.
Insurance ClaimsThe insurance claims identified in this report do not include any medical pay-outs. damage to other vehicles. damage to property. towing. rental cars. or any other incidental damages. Incident Date Incident Location Type of Record Detail/Initial Point of Impact Amount Odometer07/23/2009  Ontario. Canada Malicious mischief and vandalism $17. 68. 00
Other Damage RecordsAny other damage records found are listed below. Incident Date Incident Location Type of Record Detail/Initial Point of Impact Odometer05/15/2013 CANADA Major Damage Incident AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE 05/15/2013 CANADA Auction Announcement AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS ACCIDENT REPAIR
this report relates to the engine replacement and insurance claim.

Note. I am more than happy to have this truck inspected at anytime. or anywhere. of course at the buyers expense. in fact I encourage potential buyers to have a reputable shop do a complete inspection and report prior to the end of the auction.
For all US Buyers - here is the procedure for importing a vehicle from Canada to the USA
here is the web link:
http://www. ezbordercrossing. com/the-inspection-experience/import-a-vehicle/importing-vehicle-from-canada

Importing a Car Purchased in Canada to the United States

Below we describe the basic process to import a vehicle into the United States. We are focusing on U. S. residents who are buying a car or similar vehicle in Canada. There are rule differences for temporary stays. Canadians moving permanently to the U. S. . returning military personnel. employees working abroad and other types of importers.

As soon as you decide to buy a Canadian vehicle you should call or review the website of each of the following agencies to confirm the required paperwork and current process:

U. S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) for the port you will be using. See our pages for your specific port to get this telephone number. U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Your Local State Department of Transportation

We have contact information for each on our Government Contacts page.

Selecting a Vehicle to Purchase – Meeting U. S. Standards to Import a Vehicle

If the vehicle you are importing is less than 25 years old you will need to prove that it meets U. S. safety and emission requirements. Most cars sold in the U. S. are built specifically for this market and cars built for the Canadian market may not meet all of the requirements. If your car was manufactured more than 25 years ago it is exempt from these requirements.

At least 2-3 weeks before importing your vehicle you must contact the manufacturer of the vehicle and ask for a letter stating that your vehicle complies with all applicable U. S. safety and emission standards. The letter must identify your vehicle by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Read this letter very carefully.

If the manufacturer letter states that the vehicle complies with U. S. safety and emission standards you are good to go. If the manufacturer letter states that the vehicle meets U. S. standards except for minor items you may be able to have these things fixed by an authorized dealer and then present the invoice to U. S. Customs. If the letter lists substantial safety items. such as passive restraint systems. you may be required to use a U. S. DOT-registered importer (RI) to modify the vehicle. This only makes sense if you are importing a very expensive car as the process of bringing it into compliance is complex and costly. If the letter says the vehicle does not meet U. S. emission requirements you may need to import it through an independent commercial importer (ICI).  Using an ICI can be costly.  You should also realize that individual state emission requirements may differ from those of the federal government. You should contact your state DOT to make sure you know what is needed to register the vehicle in your state.

We have heard stories from buyers that manufacturers are sometimes unresponsive to requests to provide these types of letters.  If you are purchasing the vehicle from a dealer. you may need to push them to make the request on your behalf.

Buying the Car You Want To ImportWhen you pay for your vehicle you want a bill of sale with the VIN# showing you and/or a spouse as owner of vehicle. You also want the Manufacturer's Statement/Certificate of Origin. and the vehicle title. You should obtain a temporary license plate / insurance card from the Canadian Province in which you are buying the vehicle – even if you extended your U. S. insurance to cover the it.  You will also pay GST but you can get your GST refunded later by mail or sometimes at a Canadian duty free store.  You should not pay PST as a non-resident of the province. You should absolutely check out the vehicle history using a service such as VinAudit. com before making any purchase.  This report will show you the history of the car. including any accidents serious enough to block entry or require additional testing. Taking an Imported Car through U. S. Customs

You need to have all of the documentation for the vehicle with you when you cross the U. S. border.  You will be sent inside the Customs building to fill out form CBP 7501 and possibly others. You can find copies of these forms on the U. S. CBP website.
Customs officials will inspect the car and make sure it matches the paperwork you submit. The whole process will probably take a half hour or so if there are no problems.

To safeguard against importation of dangerous pests. the U. S. Department of Agriculture requires that the undercarriage of imported cars be free of foreign soil. Have your car steam-sprayed or cleaned thoroughly before shipment.

Duties and Taxes to Import a Vehicle into the United States

Most vehicles made in the U. S. are not subject to duties. For foreign-made vehicles you will likely pay the following

Autos –  2. 5%Trucks  –  25%Motorcycles –  No Charge or 2. 4%

As a returning U. S. resident. you may apply your $400 Customs exemption and those of accompanying family members toward the value of the vehicle.  After the exemption has been applied. a flat rate of 10% is applied toward the next $1. 00 of the vehicle's value. The remaining amount is dutiable at the regular duty rate.   To qualify:

You must be driving it across the borderThe vehicle must be for personal useYou must have made the purchase on this trip.

Certain imported automobiles may be subject to a  “gas-guzzler” tax if your car has a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of less than 22. 5 miles per gallon. This EPA rating may be different from fuel-economy ratings indicated by the manufacturer.

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