Why You Might Not Want to Buy a Ford Truck In Arizona After Hearing This

Some Ford owners are discovering that they do not legally own their F-150 after buying it from a dealership. Find out why this is a problem in Arizona, why it’s Ford’s fault, and why you will be the one to suffer in the end.

What Happens When You’ve Bought a Stolen Vehicle

It may not be a surprise to most car shoppers---especially when it comes to the risks of buying a vehicle from a personal seller---but buying a vehicle that was stolen sometime in its history will be nothing but trouble for the current owner because of the illegality of any and all sales involving a stolen vehicle.

But what happens if you buy the vehicle new from a dealership and later discover that it was stolen off the manufacturer’s lot even though it has what appears to be legitimate paperwork? Crazy as this may sound, it is happening today much to the dismay of Ford truck buyers in Arizona who are discovering those stockpiled trucks at manufacturer plants in in the East are winding up in Arizona in a scheme that is leaving new truck owners having to swallow the loss of having bought a stolen Ford.

Related article: Consumer Reports Used Car Title Warning

Stolen New Fords with Bogus Titles

Follow along with the host of the Steve Lehto YouTube channels as he explains how stolen Fords are getting bogus titles in Arizona that is ruining the lives of unsuspecting truck shoppers who have no reason to believe that the Ford they’ve bought at a dealership is actually a stolen vehicle.

Trucks Stolen from Ford Sold in AZ w/Forged 'Clean' Titles

And finally…

For additional articles related to car scams and schemes, here are a few for your consideration:

• Car Renters Risk Arrest Because of This Rental Agency’s Policies

• It’s This Easy to Pick the Lock on a Ford Explorer

• There's a Simple Way to Stop a Thief from Stealing Your Car Says This Mechanic

Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.

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