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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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68
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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65
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Substantially better than average
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Theft Index
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35
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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07-19-2000
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Units potentially affected:
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3,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V164000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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Description:
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These vehicles may have incorrectly fuel line end forms which could result in a lower than specified pull-apart force for the installed fuel line connection. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers will install a redundant fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle.
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Recall date:
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10-10-2000
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Units potentially affected:
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144,435
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V228001
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, ""Seat Belt Assemblies."" In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained. Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall date:
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07-06-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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45,800
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V207000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Minivans equipped with an adjustable pedal option. The driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal. This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both front driver and passenger side floor mats in the vehicle. Owner notification began July 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall date:
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08-15-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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598,256
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V261000
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Defective part or component:
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VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on the exterior of the cover that are used in the molding process. In addition, on certain of the vehicles built between February and August 2000, a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat. Either of these conditions could potentially result in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, smoke, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Contaminant entry could also result in unintended wiper motor operation. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the ""parked"" position at the bottom of the windshield. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a new wiper cover with improved sealing and water resistance. Owner notification begain August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall date:
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08-15-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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413,245
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V262000
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Defective part or component:
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AIR CONDITIONER:MOTOR:FAN WIRING
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Mini vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the medium-low blower speed setting, there is the potential that the resistor may become hot and smoke. The motor could potentially catch on fire. Dealers will install a jumper wire that will ensure that the medium-low blower speed setting is protected by the thermal limiter. Owner notification began Augsut 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall date:
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03-27-2002
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Units potentially affected:
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417,037
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V072000
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Defective part or component:
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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In some minivans, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer. This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. A short circuit can lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system. A sustained short circuit can result in melted connectors and potentially lead to a fire. Dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. If corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded connectors, and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. If corrosion is not present but the body sealer is missing, dealers will service the body gaps and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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This 2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance covered during basic warranty. 1994-2003 7.3L direct injected diesel engine (8th vin digit = F) covered 5/100,000 with $100 deductible after basic. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system covered for 5/50,000. 2007-2008 models are covered for 5/60,000. Alignment and wheel balance covered 1/12,000. 2001-2003 tire defects covered during the new vehicle limited warranty period. 2004 - 2005 model year tire wear covered 1/12,000. 2007-2008 tire defect coverage is prorated during the new vehicle limited warranty period. 2004-2008 6.0L diesel engine covered 5/100,000. 2004-2006 have a $100 deductible after basic warranty, 2007 no deductible.
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This 2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Ford's minivan gets adjustable pedals.
By John Rettie, NewCarTestDrive.com
Ford has continued to improve the Windstar, although there was not a lot wrong with the previous model except for the lack of a second sliding door. While adding the second door Ford has taken the opportunity to improve the vehicle in several areas especially safety and even emissions. For example, side airbags are available as an option for the first time.Those who purchase the top-of-the-line model and add optional features such as side airbags and the reverse warning system can end up with one of the most versatile and safest vehicles on the road. It's almost too good for the kids -- a luxuriously appointed Windstar is more appropriate for taking four to six adults on a long journey or downtown to the opera. |
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Every year auto companies unveil new features on minivans attempting to one-up the competition. When Chrysler came out with a sliding side door on the driver's side it caught everyone by surprise, including Ford, which had to make do with an enlarged driver's door until last year when the newest version of the Windstar finally got a second sliding door. This year it's Ford's turn to be first: The Windstar is the first minivan to feature power-adjustable pedals. Short and tall drivers should be able to adjust the seats and pedals for the safest, most comfortable driving position. A neat entertainment center is also available as an option (though Oldsmobile was the first with that one last year). In the area of safety though, Windstar still rates at the top of government crash tests with a five-star rating.
Read the complete
2000 Ford Windstar review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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