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VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962 — 2003 Ford E-450

Recorded with Federal Express Corporation · USDOT 86876

2 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FCLE49L93HB51962
Model year2003
MakeFord
ModelE-450
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateNY 31781ND (New York)
Last inspected2024-12-22

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2024-12-221FCLE49L93HB51962NY 31781NDFEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION · USDOT 86876

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Federal Express Corporation Active

USDOT
86876
MC
66562
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker & Freight Forwarder & Shipper
Based in
Memphis, TN
Power units
138,481
Drivers
129,131
Inspections (24 mo)
22,509
Crashes (24 mo)
3,223
Vehicle OOS rate
18.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FCLE49L93HB51962
Year/Make
2003 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
2

What this means

1FCLE49L93HB51962 is a 2003 Ford E-450 operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876). License plate on its inspection records: NY 31781ND. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2003 Ford E-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FCLE49L93HB51962. It is a incomplete - stripped chassis built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 5.4L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-12-22). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-22) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876) on 2024-12-22 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.

Recalls & owner complaints

2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2003 Ford E-450 platform. The most recent, 04V445000, concerns on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in f… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelE-450
Model Year2003
SeriesEconoline
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Stripped Chassis
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb)
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityLORAIN
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders8
Displacement L5.4
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION (DOT 86876)Last seen 2024-12-22
1 inspections · 3 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NY 31781ND
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Federal Express Corporation
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
04V445000

Issue: ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CER

Risk: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF

NHTSA Campaign
04V444000

Issue: ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Risk: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME RE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962 decode to?
VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962 decodes to a 2003 Ford E-450 — body: Incomplete - Stripped Chassis; GVWR: Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg); fuel: Gasoline.
Why was 2003 Ford E-450 VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 3 vehicle.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962?
2 NHTSA recalls match the 2003 Ford E-450 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1FCLE49L93HB51962?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 31781ND (New York).

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