VIN 1FDFE4FSXJDC17265 — 2018 Ford E-450
Recorded with Dolphin Transportation Specialists Inc · USDOT 1008084
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDFE4FSXJDC17265 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-450 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | FL NNBE48 (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-13 to 2026-05-07 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | 1FDFE4FSXJDC17265 | FL NNBE48 | DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC · USDOT 1008084 |
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
Dolphin Transportation Specialists Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1008084
- MC
- 758254
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- North Naples, FL
- Power units
- 88
- Drivers
- 79
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 100
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-07). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FDFE4FSXJDC17265 is a 2018 Ford E-450 operated by Dolphin Transportation Specialists Inc (USDOT 1008084). License plate on its inspection records: FL NNBE48. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2018 Ford E-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDFE4FSXJDC17265. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the AVON LAKE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 6.8L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-13 and 2026-05-07. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-07) was in Florida, 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 Dolphin Transportation Specialists Inc (USDOT 1008084) from 2025-11-13 to 2026-05-07 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2018 Ford E-450 platform. The most recent, 19V236000, concerns excellance, inc. (excellance) is recalling certain 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles built on ford e-350, e-450, f-650, f-550 4x4, chev… 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)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-450 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | SRW/DRW |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Cutaway The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | AVON LAKE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 |
| Displacement L | 6.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the sp
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Issue: MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde cu
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