VIN 1FDNX6BY5GDA06821 — 2016 Ford F-650
Recorded with A C Towing Inc · USDOT 2662580
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDNX6BY5GDA06821 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-650 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 74713C3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-15 to 2026-04-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | 1FDNX6BY5GDA06821 | CA 74713C3 | A C TOWING INC · USDOT 2662580 |
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
A C Towing Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2662580
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Clemente, CA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-24). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1FDNX6BY5GDA06821 is a 2016 Ford F-650 operated by A C Towing Inc (USDOT 2662580). License plate on its inspection records: CA 74713C3. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Ford F-650 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDNX6BY5GDA06821. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (double cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Powertrain: 6.8L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-15 and 2026-04-24. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-24) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by A C Towing Inc (USDOT 2662580) from 2025-04-15 to 2026-04-24 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-650 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel |
| Trim | Gas |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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