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2023 FORD Transit

Van • BUS • 1 inspections • 20 recalls • 50 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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20 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 20 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (1 inspection)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
1
Carriers
1
Open recalls
20
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FBAX2C81PKA53614
Model Year
2023
Make
FORD
Model
Transit
Series
350
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WMI
1FB

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
3.5L V6 Cyclone
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
6
Displacement
3.5 L
Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Drive Type
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Body Class
Van
Vehicle Type
BUS
Wheel Base
148

Manufacturing

Plant City
KANSAS CITY
Plant State
MISSOURI
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 30, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (4)
Note
GVWR (lbs): 9250, Roof: Medium Roof
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Side
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Plates observed

CA · 9ELD173

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1FBAX2C80PKA69612 1FBAX2C80PKA94218 1FBAX2C80PKB16122 1FBAX2C80PKB36340 1FBAX2C80PKB75929 1FBAX2C81PKA72714 1FBAX2C81PKA85480 1FBAX2C81PKB12564

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
82739457 Sep 20, 2024 STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (20)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
26V061000 STRUCTURE
25V876000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
25V623000 STEERING
25V442000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
25V339000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25V315000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
25V242000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
25V168000 VISIBILITY
24V805000 POWER TRAIN
24V591000 STEERING
24V552000 SEATS
24V542000 STEERING
24V226000 TIRES
24V102000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
23V598000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
23V499000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
23V122000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
23V071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
22V791000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
22V384000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2219263 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2211350 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2204601 POWER TRAIN
2193955 POWER TRAIN
2193956 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR
2193957 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2182928 POWER TRAIN
2180359 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2180086 ENGINE
2180087 STRUCTURE
2148684 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2148685 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2148686 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2147404 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2136194 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2135647 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2128569 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2123734 POWER TRAIN
2123735 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2108363 TIRES
2102318 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2098327 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
2097405 BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
2093934 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2092637 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2079442 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2079443 ENGINE
2075687 STEERING
2075168 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2067499 TIRES
2066321 WHEELS
2066322 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2066323 STEERING
2042025 STRUCTURE:BODY
2042026 SERVICE BRAKES
2027658 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2026194 POWER TRAIN
2022756 ENGINE
2022757 POWER TRAIN
2018183 POWER TRAIN
2006620 WHEELS
2006623 WHEELS
2006325 WHEELS
2005315 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2005316 ENGINE
2005320 POWER TRAIN
2005321 ENGINE
2005322 STEERING
1996832 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
1995429 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

Date Carrier Violations
Sep 20, 2024 STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 0

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 1 roadside inspection on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 19 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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