2020 FORD F-450

Pickup • TRUCK • 6 inspections • 1 recall • 33 complaints

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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 (6 inspections across 2 carriers)

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

Inspections
6
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
1
Complaints
33

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FT8W4DT3LED45821
Model Year
2020
Make
FORD
Model
F-450
Trim
F-Series
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.7 L
Horsepower
440
Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Axles
2
Wheel Base
176.0
Wheels
6

Manufacturing

Plant City
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Kentucky Truck
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Hydraulic
ABS
Standard
ESC
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
TPMS
Direct
Rear Visibility
Standard

Technical details (13)

Note
Number of Seats: 5/6
CAN_AACN
Standard
Seat Rows
2
Body Cab Type
Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Side
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Auto Reverse System
Standard
Daytime Running Light
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support
Standard
Rear Visibility System
Standard
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 3915158 Jul 31, 2023 Nov 30, 2024 5
MARYLAND ELEVATOR SERVICES INC 1446467 May 29, 2024 May 29, 2024 1

Sister VINs

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

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
83290075 Nov 30, 2024 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 0
82744647 Sep 24, 2024 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 0
81747804 May 29, 2024 MARYLAND ELEVATOR SERVICES INC 0
80192073 Nov 16, 2023 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 0
79900408 Oct 11, 2023 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 2
79278387 Jul 31, 2023 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (1)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
19V633000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Complaints for this make/model/year (33)

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

Complaint Component
2183557 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2139544 STEERING
2123090 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2121359 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2088364 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2069306 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2065368 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2062234 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2058876 ENGINE
2017645 POWER TRAIN
1973644 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1954078 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1954079 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1954080 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1954082 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1954083 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1954084 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
1936387 POWER TRAIN
1871502 POWER TRAIN
1824888 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1824889 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1824890 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1822349 SUSPENSION
1822350 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1822381 ENGINE
1822382 POWER TRAIN
1822383 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1808482 WHEELS
1807158 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1769455 TIRES:SIDEWALL
1763268 STRUCTURE:BODY
1756743 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1749885 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

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 6 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jul 31, 2023. Most recent inspection: Nov 30, 2024 by BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC. 3 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

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 Nov 16, 2023 and May 29, 2024 BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC MARYLAND ELEVATOR SERVICES INC
Between May 29, 2024 and Sep 24, 2024 MARYLAND ELEVATOR SERVICES INC BARNES TRUCKING AND HOLDINGS LLC

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 6 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 2 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 1 inspection 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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