VIN 1FDWE3FS8CDA34492 — 2012 Ford E-350
Recorded with Benjamin Merancio Molina · USDOT 2443608
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDWE3FS8CDA34492 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 21029T2 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-08-29 to 2024-10-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | 1FDWE3FS8CDA34492 | CA 21029T2 | BENJAMIN MERANCIO MOLINA · USDOT 2443608 |
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
Benjamin Merancio Molina Active
- USDOT
- 2443608
- MC
- 843183
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Calexico, CA
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 117
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-31). 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
1FDWE3FS8CDA34492 is a 2012 Ford E-350 operated by Benjamin Merancio Molina (USDOT 2443608). License plate on its inspection records: CA 21029T2. 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.
What this VIN is
2012 Ford E-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWE3FS8CDA34492. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the AVON LAKE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: Ford engine, 6.8L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-29 and 2024-10-31. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-31) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Benjamin Merancio Molina (USDOT 2443608) from 2024-08-29 to 2024-10-31 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | Econoline |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 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 Model | Ford The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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