Ford Window Sticker vs Carfax Report: What’s the Difference?

If you’re shopping for a used Ford, you’ll likely hear about window stickers and Carfax reports. Both are helpful—but they serve different purposes.

What You Get with a Ford Window Sticker

• Factory-installed options and packages
• Original MSRP
• Trim level, engine, transmission, and key specs
• Standard and optional features

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What You Get with a Carfax Report

• Vehicle history (owners, accidents, mileage)
• Service and maintenance records (when reported)
• Title status and recalls

Which Should You Use?

Ideally, both.

• Use the window sticker to know what the car was built with.
• Use the Carfax report to know what happened after it left the factory.

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• OBD-II Scanner
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💡 Together, a window sticker and Carfax give you the full picture of a Ford’s past and present.