I have always faxed or emailed a copy of the title to customs just to be safe, I would call Monday first thing 8 am and confirm. Also one other thing you need to bring the vehicle to U.S. customs between the hours of 8-4 M-F any other time or S-S you will be turned back.

 

I just listened to the automated message again, no mention of a copy of the title. I will however try and contact them on Monday to confirm.

 

I brought my Ex up from Georgia, First thing is, make sure you check the RIV site to ensure that the vehicle your buying is passable,(if not there is nothing you can do to bring it into Can.--Ex's are passable). I brought the vehicle north to friends house by the border and had to leave vehicle with them(or it can be left right at border), and had to leave the ORIGINAL title and proof there were no warantee recalls/issues(acquired from ford dealer) on the truck. Then, like already mentioned, after 72 hrs. I got my truck, brought it to US customs, and they compared truck VIN #s to #s on the paperwork and that was it. Then I went to Can. customs and declared the truck and was taken inside where the RIV process started, they filled out papers(8 carbon copies thick) and I paid applicable taxes. As I live in Ont. I needed to get an E-test done and safety check, so got that done ahead of time, then you'll receive info. from RIV office informing you what changes need to be made before being registered into your name(ie. sticker for odometer/speedometer stating they're not in kilometers, and a sticker for each sun visor saying the truck is equipped with air bags in french, of which you can't obtain from ford but have to buy new visors that have the stickers on them) after these requirements are met then you can take it to get inspected at most Canadian tire stores and your done.***ALSO--make sure there are no alterations done to the vehicle as they will NOT pass it at final inspection, must have original size tires, air intake and original type exhaust, no liftkits, no customized interiors or dvd screens in head rests-it must be as it left factory,). Sorry for length, cheers and good luck, Nunomad

 

I've had a few conversations with the RIV they have been the most helpful people in the process. The two different people I have talked to have told me the only changes I need to make are the daytime running lights. All the stickers will be provided free of charge when the inspection is done. They have already run the VIN for recall clearance. On a side note do not pay Ford the $150 to write you a letter, the kindly people at the RIV will look up the VIN on the ford website for you and give you the seal of approval for free.

I have really been stressing over this export/import process mostly because of the widely varied information out there. I've simply given up at this point, I'm now going by the information I personally received from US customs and the RIV both of which are in agreement. Worst case I have to wait another couple of days.

 

I did a search and got this off of another site.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...692-post5.html

It is stickers you can ge for a few bucks each.

 

Sorry, I did forget to mention that I needed the day time head lights,. In '08 when I brought mine up I was required to have the speedo stickers before I went to Can. Tire for insp. as well as the visor stickers. FYI, the stickers were not available from Ford for the visors but would've had to buy 2 new visors at $650/side and could not get custom stickers made up. Needless to say I found an inspector who was not french friendly and passed it without ANY of the new stickers, did not notice the oversize tires nor the 4" lift kit. Shop around at local insp. depots and check for different levels of leniencey for your final inspection. Nunomad

 

I'll let you all know how this plays out. The plan is for a Thursday border crossing.

 

My X is now in my driveway in Canada! No problems crossing the border.

So for anyone looking in importing all you need to do is email the crossing of your choice this information 72 hours before you arrive with the car.

1. A Vehicle Description...... "Passenger Car" is what I used
2. Year
3. Make
4. Model
5. VIN

When you arrive at US Customs you will need the Title, your bill of sale, and your passport.

At Canada Customs you will need the title, your bill of sale, the yellow paper the guy at the booth gives you, and your drivers license. ****TIP**** write down the date of manufacture or you'll have to walk back out to your car to do it. Don't forget to bring your wallet you have to pay your GST now too.

The entire process took maybe 20-30 minutes. I still have a few hoops to jump through in Canada but at least it's here.

 

That's good to hear you got it.

Oh I also forgot...........

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

Lemme give you a great big Texas "Yeehaw!" for having it in your driveway!

 

You will now be finding all kinds of excuses to drive it...

 

LOL I picked the kids up at school today in it, first time I've driven is 5 years.

The Pics will follow if it ever stops raining.

 

"first time I've driven is 5 years."


Kinda makes one wonder why ??? Prison? or extended hunting/camping trip?
In any case, glad you got it home okay.

 

LOL I just prefer to walk to school to get them, too many bad drivers in a hurry. I'm squeaky clean no prison time for me, not even a parking ticket in the last 15 years. Although I've dodged a few speeding tickets with some timely brake applications

 

I was just funnin' with you regarding prison time, they don't have any there as there is no need for prisons where there is no crime or criminals.