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VIN 1FDAE55F72HB81727 — 2002 Ford E-550

Recorded with Housewrights Inc · USDOT 1588120

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FDAE55F72HB81727
Model year2002
MakeFord
ModelE-550
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateNY 69352MN (New York)
Last inspected2025-07-25

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
2025-07-251FDAE55F72HB81727NY 69352MNHOUSEWRIGHTS INC · USDOT 1588120

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

Housewrights Inc Active

USDOT
1588120
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
East Moriches, NY
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FDAE55F72HB81727
Year/Make
2002 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

1FDAE55F72HB81727 is a 2002 Ford E-550 operated by Housewrights Inc (USDOT 1588120). License plate on its inspection records: NY 69352MN. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2002 Ford E-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDAE55F72HB81727. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 7.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-07-25). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-25) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Housewrights Inc (USDOT 1588120) on 2025-07-25 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2002 Ford E-550 platform. The most recent, 07V078000, concerns on certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.… 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-550
Model Year2002
SeriesEconoline
TrimSuper Duty Cutaway
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Cutaway
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks
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 L7.3
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
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.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by HOUSEWRIGHTS INC (DOT 1588120)Last seen 2025-07-25
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NY 69352MN
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
07V078000

Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Risk: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FDAE55F72HB81727 decode to?
VIN 1FDAE55F72HB81727 decodes to a 2002 Ford E-550 — body: Incomplete - Cutaway; GVWR: Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg); fuel: Diesel.
Why was 2002 Ford E-550 VIN 1FDAE55F72HB81727 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FDAE55F72HB81727?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2002 Ford E-550 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 1FDAE55F72HB81727?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 69352MN (New York).

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