2003 FORD F-650

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 13 inspections • 1 recall • 2 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 (13 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
13
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
1
Complaints
2

Vehicle identity

VIN
3FDNF65Y13MB02880
Model Year
2003
Make
FORD
Model
F-650
Series
F-Series Super Duty

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
Cylinders
6
Displacement
5.9 L
Horsepower
225
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
CUAUTITLAN
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company
Cuautitlan
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 30, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Hydraulic

Technical details (4)

Note
Dual Rear Wheel
Body Cab Type
Regular
Seat Belts All
Manual
Other Engine Info
ISB

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
RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 1156825 May 4, 2023 Sep 24, 2024 12
MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC 273357 Apr 3, 2024 Apr 3, 2024 1

Sister VINs

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

Roadside inspections (13)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
82753052 Sep 24, 2024 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
82462168 Aug 20, 2024 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 4
81315436 Apr 10, 2024 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
81255882 Apr 3, 2024 MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC 0
80882912 Feb 20, 2024 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 1
80464466 Dec 26, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
80328599 Dec 6, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
80112807 Nov 8, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
79848408 Oct 6, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
79766405 Sep 27, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
79565101 Aug 31, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 0
79040589 Jun 26, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 1
78588704 May 4, 2023 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (1)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
08V344000 TRAILER HITCHES

Complaints for this make/model/year (2)

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

Complaint Component
422052 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
421876 TIRES:TREAD/BELT

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 13 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 4, 2023. Most recent inspection: Sep 24, 2024 by RS TRANSFER SA DE CV. 7 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 Feb 20, 2024 and Apr 3, 2024 RS TRANSFER SA DE CV MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC
Between Apr 3, 2024 and Apr 10, 2024 MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC RS TRANSFER SA DE CV

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

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

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