VIN 1FDUF5HT4CEB01203 — 2012 Ford F-550
Recorded with Southwest V-Ditch Inc · USDOT 2605024
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDUF5HT4CEB01203 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-550 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 51173F1 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-12 to 2026-03-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | 1FDUF5HT4CEB01203 | CA 51173F1 | SOUTHWEST V-DITCH INC · USDOT 2605024 |
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
Southwest V-Ditch Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2605024
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Riverside, CA
- Power units
- 30
- Drivers
- 23
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 29
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 44.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-03). 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
1FDUF5HT4CEB01203 is a 2012 Ford F-550 operated by Southwest V-Ditch Inc (USDOT 2605024). License plate on its inspection records: CA 51173F1. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 10 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDUF5HT4CEB01203. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-12 and 2026-03-03. Its records show 10 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 8 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-03) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (12), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Southwest V-Ditch Inc (USDOT 2605024) from 2025-11-12 to 2026-03-03 — 3 inspections, 10 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.7 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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