State of Illinois Online Auction

1998 Ford Taurus Wagon SE, Equip#37-40911, VIN#1FAFP57U6WG175418, Gold/Ext, Tan/Int, No Start, Turns Over, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio/Tape Player, Electric Windows and Locks, 134937 Miles, Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V.

VEHICLES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER AUCTION HAS ENDED OR IT WILL BE RELISTED.

*Change to the Terms and Conditions

Dents, Scratches and Dings Consistant to Year and Mileage, Automatic Transmission. There may be some holes on exterior and interior where equipment has been removed. Markings have been removed. Vehicle may be viewed at CMS State Surplus Warehouse, Springfield, ILLINOIS   

Viewing will be between 12:30 - 4:00 Monday - Friday 

Contact person is Tom Whitehead.  Pickup will only be after payment has been secured thru Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Payment may be made by Cashier’s Check or Money Order- paid to the order of SSPRF (State Surplus Property Revolving Fund). Mail to: C/O Virgil Hall, iBid Illinois, 1924 S. 10 ½ St., Springfield, IL 62703. Title will be available when vehicle is picked up.

I have been instructed by the Sec of State that we cannot make a title to any name except the name that matches the receipt for vehicle purchases, unless the buyer is a dealer licensed to do business in Illinois.

*Condition of Property/Equipment:

Condition of equipment is defined as “unknown.”  No other equipment condition information (runs, starts, etc.) is available other than what is described for each item on the auction website Condition of property offered for sale is not warranted. Deficiencies, when known, have been indicated in the property descriptions. However, absence of any indicated deficiencies does not mean that none exists.  Equipment is sold “as is, where is” via iBid (http://ibid.illinois.gov) and no warranties are expressed or implied.  All sales are final.  The State of Illinois, at its discretion, may remove equipment from sale due to economic or safety reasons.  Many Illinois State Police vehicles being offered were equipped with an after-market air bag switch. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved the State's request to install air-bag switches for certain vehicles owned by the State of Illinois and operated by the Illinois State Police.  The air bag switches remain active due to the safety benefits provided by air bag switches to the vast majority of drivers.

Many Illinois State Police vehicles being offered were equipped with an after-market air bag switch. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved the State's request to install air-bag switches for certain vehicles owned by the State of Illinois and operated by the Illinois State Police.  The air bag switches remain active due to the safety benefits provided by air bag switches to the vast majority of drivers.

Purchasers of used vehicles sold by the State of Illinois are cautioned, admonished, encouraged and advised to have the air-bag safety unit inspected prior to operation. All Purchasers are further cautioned that they are solely responsible for conforming to the requirements of any applicable and lawful ordinance, rule or statute governing the resale of vehicles purchased from the State of Illinois.

Air Bag Safety Tips

• Find out if the vehicle has been recalled for safety problems. That information is available on The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/;

• Check the vehicle's crash test results with the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS). The web site is: http://www.iihs.org/. The IIHS is a nonprofit research and communications group funded by auto insurers. You can also find crash test results and other information on  NHTSA's Web site;

• Check for signs of previous damage, including mold, paint that doesn't match the rest of the vehicle, frayed safety belts, fenders and doors that don't align, silt in the trunk, and uneven tire tread;

• Check the airbag indicator light on the dash board. (It's sometimes marked "SRS" for supplemental restraint system). If the light doesn't come on, it could mean the airbag system isn't working. Car experts say the airbag warning light in most vehicles comes on when you start the car and stays on for a few seconds. If the light stays on longer, there could be a problem with the airbag system.

• Inspect the airbag cover to be sure it's original and not a replacement. Most original covers are marked "SRS" or "S/R".