Sometimes there is a possibility of an illegal vehicle import into the States with an upcoming sale. You can avoid buying such vehicles if you are aware of their history. Verify Ford Taurus 2001 for this and other kind of problems
Make Ford
Model Taurus
Year 2001
VIN 1FAFP53U81A126237
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP53U81A
Trim Level SE
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number 126687
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A