2003 FORD F-550

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 8 inspections • 1 recall

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1 open recall affects this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign.

View full inspection history (8 inspections across 3 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

Inspections
8
Carriers
3
Open Recalls
1
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FDAF56F73EB03379
Model Year
2003
Make
FORD
Model
F-550
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Manufacturer
Navistar
Cylinders
8
Displacement
7.3 L
Horsepower
250
Configuration
V-Shaped
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Manufacturing

Plant City
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Kentucky Truck
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Hydraulic

Technical details (4)

Note
Dual Rear Wheel
Body Cab Type
Regular
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 3 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
THOMAS SALVAGE YARD LLC 110646 Apr 17, 2023 Apr 17, 2023 1
R DIRECTIONAL DRILLING & UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC 1747797 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 1
TROY WONGUS JR 3655107 Jun 24, 2024 Apr 21, 2026 6

Sister VINs

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

Roadside inspections (8)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87653879 Apr 21, 2026 TROY WONGUS JR 2
84270521 Mar 31, 2025 TROY WONGUS JR 1
84129422 Mar 13, 2025 TROY WONGUS JR 1
83670458 Jan 22, 2025 TROY WONGUS JR 1
83623833 Jan 16, 2025 TROY WONGUS JR 1
81958414 Jun 24, 2024 TROY WONGUS JR 1
79294070 Jul 31, 2023 R DIRECTIONAL DRILLING & UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC 6
78359745 Apr 17, 2023 THOMAS SALVAGE YARD LLC 5

Recalls for this make/model/year (1)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
08V344000 TRAILER HITCHES

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.

This VIN has been inspected 8 times across 3 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Apr 17, 2023. Most recent inspection: Apr 21, 2026 by TROY WONGUS JR. 18 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Apr 17, 2023 and Jul 31, 2023 THOMAS SALVAGE YARD LLC R DIRECTIONAL DRILLING & UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC
Between Jul 31, 2023 and Jun 24, 2024 R DIRECTIONAL DRILLING & UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC TROY WONGUS JR

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 8 roadside inspections 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?
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
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?
1 NHTSA recall campaign covers this make/model/year. 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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