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1997 FORD E-350

Incomplete - Cutaway • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 1 inspections • 6 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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6 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 6 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
6
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FDJE37F8VHB56521
Model Year
1997
Make
FORD
Model
E-350
Series
Econoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WMI
1FD

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
7.3 Turbo -DI
Engine Manufacturer
Navistar
Cylinders
8
Displacement
7.3 L
Horsepower
205
Configuration
V-Shaped
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Diesel

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Cutaway
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
LORAIN
Plant State
OHIO
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 (3)
Note
Commercial Cutaway
Seat Belts All
Manual
Other Engine Info
F coded twice in eighth position. Second Engine: 7.2L, 439 CID, I-6, model 3126, Caterpillar, 175 - 300HP, DI: Direct Injection

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

CA · E989214

Sister VINs

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

1FDJE37F0VHB80019 1FDJE37F1VHB23277 1FDJE37F2VHB23272 1FDJE37F3VHA77743 1FDJE37F3VHA77855 1FDJE37F3VHA77919 1FDJE37F3VHB03449 1FDJE37F4VHA71191

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
80326573 Nov 21, 2023 ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (6)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
09V399000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08V051000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
07V336000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06V286000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04V562000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
01V114000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

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

Complaint Component
1947116 STRUCTURE:BODY
1681557 AIR BAGS
1681558 SERVICE BRAKES
1656731 STRUCTURE:BODY
1470754 AIR BAGS
1470755 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1470756 SEAT BELTS
1413235 AIR BAGS
1413236 SEAT BELTS
1018961 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1018962 SUSPENSION
1018963 STEERING
979504 TIRES
936303 TIRES
855738 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
815444 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
797601 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
734744 POWER TRAIN
726005 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
719649 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
719650 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
700684 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
691991 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
686037 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
605756 TIRES
585170 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
580162 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
580163 EQUIPMENT
493647 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
493580 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
486073 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
474976 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
407955 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
389301 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
387754 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
370162 TIRES
357126 TIRES:SIDEWALL
365258 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
355662 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
341259 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
320376 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
325830 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
304834 TIRES
298555 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
296056 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
292873 TIRES
292874 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
284981 TIRES:SIDEWALL
276728 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
276729 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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
Nov 21, 2023 ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 4 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

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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