Darby DeYarmon
Member
Hey all, I recently purchased a early production 2001 Sport Trac with 162,000 miles from Copart auction. The truck had been totaled by Nationwide insurance, so it has a salvaged title. No big deal having a salvaged title, here in NC it just means I have a couple of extra steps in getting it re-registered. While cleaning it up, i found some paperwork behind the glove box and was able to locate, via Facebook, the previous owners. I was able to find out from them that I am the fourth owner and that it had been a good truck for their 3 teen children, that is until their daughter rear ended another car and deployed the airbags. Other than the airbags, it only has minor damage to the bumper cover, the head light retaining clips were broken, the right front marker light lens was broken, the very front of the hood is bent very slightly, and the paint has some minor blemishes. So far I have not been able to find any signs that there is any structural or mechanical damage behind the bumper.
I work for UTI, and have friends in the Ford department who have helped me get the airbag issue resolved I was wondering if there would be certain known issues to keep my eyes open for while getting this thing back on the road and prepared to be my everyday driver?
When I figure out how to post a pic, I'll get one up. Thanks in advance for any advice. Looking forward to loving my new addition.
I work for UTI, and have friends in the Ford department who have helped me get the airbag issue resolved I was wondering if there would be certain known issues to keep my eyes open for while getting this thing back on the road and prepared to be my everyday driver?
When I figure out how to post a pic, I'll get one up. Thanks in advance for any advice. Looking forward to loving my new addition.