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1996 FORD F-350

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 1 inspections • 7 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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7 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 7 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
7
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
2FDKF37F1TCA08443
Model Year
1996
Make
FORD
Model
F-350
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
WMI
2FD

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Manufacturer
Navistar
Cylinders
8
Displacement
7.3 L
Horsepower
205
Configuration
V-Shaped
Turbo
Yes
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
OAKVILLE
Plant State
ONTARIO
Plant Country
CANADA
Plant Company
Ontario Truck
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (2)
Body Cab Type
Regular
Seat Belts All
Manual

Plates observed

NY · 12463SM

Sister VINs

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

2FDKF37F1TCA12248 2FDKF37F2TCA49843

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
78737271 May 25, 2023 HILTS TREE SERVICE LLC 10

Recalls for this make/model/year (7)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
08V051000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
07V336000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06V286000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06E049000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
01X001000 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
96V161000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
96V146000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

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

Complaint Component
1113395 WHEELS:RIM
929404 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
884155 TIRES
767960 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
706632 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
677805 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
660575 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
656011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
655864 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
644023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
641229 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
633115 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
624119 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
595086 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
566156 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
561740 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
559349 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
557784 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
529800 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
527719 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
522079 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
519949 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
519338 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
485752 TIRES
480338 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
472646 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
437642 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
436309 TIRES
420909 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
413937 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
414015 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
409141 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
409142 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
478286 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
390088 POWER TRAIN
383785 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
362485 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
362486 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
355426 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
331688 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
327577 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
305593 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
301328 TIRES:SIDEWALL
299124 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
298678 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
289963 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
289282 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
289283 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
281720 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
281725 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION 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
May 25, 2023 HILTS TREE SERVICE LLC 10

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? ▾
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? ▾
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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Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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

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