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1997 FORD F-Super Duty

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 3 inspections

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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View full inspection history (3 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
3
Carriers
2
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
3FELF47F3VMA56524
Model Year
1997
Make
FORD
Model
F-Super Duty
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
WMI
3FE

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
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown)
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
CUAUTITLAN
Plant State
STATE OF MEXICO
Plant Country
MEXICO
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (2)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
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

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
LT UNITED EXPRESS INC 3414049 May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023 1
WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED 1074561 Dec 20, 2023 Oct 21, 2024 2

Plates observed

GA · EKH068

Sister VINs

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

3FELF47F0VMA06406 3FELF47F0VMA41754 3FELF47F0VMA49403 3FELF47F0VMA56366 3FELF47F0VMA63379 3FELF47F1VMA26051 3FELF47F1VMA34103 3FELF47F1VMA36501

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
83010576 Oct 21, 2024 WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED 0
80484899 Dec 20, 2023 WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED 0
78727009 May 24, 2023 LT UNITED EXPRESS INC 0

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 3 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 24, 2023. Most recent inspection: Oct 21, 2024 by WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED.

Date Carrier Violations
Oct 21, 2024 WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED 0
Dec 20, 2023 WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED 0
May 24, 2023 LT UNITED EXPRESS INC ← carrier change 0

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

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 May 24, 2023 and Dec 20, 2023 LT UNITED EXPRESS INC WATTS SERVICE CENTER INCORPERATED

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 3 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? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
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? ▾
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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