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Auction #3892961 - 2015 Ford Explorer AWD Police Utility (#993)
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6 days 2 hours
Auction Started
Nov 6, 2025 11:24 AM MST
Auction Ends
Nov 13, 2025 01:00 PM MST
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City of Ames Fleet Services Department
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Description
Year: 2015
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Mileage: 161,373
VIN: 1FM5K8AR3FGB83868
Engine: 3.7 Li 6V
Transmission: 6 Automatic
Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION
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STATUS TRANSPORT: NOTE: Must be trucked or trailering transport. The fuel in the tank is old and MUST be drained and replaced with fresh fuel before driving any distance. Although started periodically, this vehicle sat for a long time. Held in backup status for 3 years. Tires are not good. Needs the 12V battery replaced.

PRIMARY USE: Law Enforcement, Police Patrol Division of Ames Police Department. Purchased new from dealer.

DESCRIPTION: Police Utility Explorer, Gasoline FlexFuel E85, AWD, Four-door mid-sized SUV, lift back, air conditioned, AM/FM radio, power windows, power steering, power brakes (ABS), Ford police package.
• There is no 3rd row seating in this vehicle.
• 2nd row of seats and seatbelt retractors are not installed, are loose in the vehicle, and installation hardware parts may be missing.
• Vinyl floor covering – no carpet interior.
• Center console is without covering.
• Rear door panels are blank - or handles and buttons disabled inside to open door or window.

SOLD AS IS, WITH NO GUARANTEE OF THE CONDITION.
Vehicle is not set up as a family vehicle. This vehicle has NOT had a thorough inspection. This vehicle must be transported away and not driven until it has been inspected by a certified mechanic, all services and necessary repairs made.

DRIVE SELECTION: Auto All Wheel Drive (AWD)
RUNNING CONDITION: Engine starts and runs. Recommend loading this vehicle without starting engine if possible, and if driven, only onto transport.
Plan to replace the 12V battery. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel
KEY: Only one key is included, and it is not a remote fob type.
TIRE CCONDITION: Very Poor, 4/32 inch tread depth, weather checking.
ENGINE: TIVCT 3.7L V6 Flex Fuel E85
GVWR: 6300 LBS.

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