VIN 1FDWF36S51EC16039 — 2001 Ford F-350
Recorded with Big Sons Towing And Repair Llc · USDOT 3065928
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDWF36S51EC16039 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | VA UC15107 (Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2025-03-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | 1FDWF36S51EC16039 | VA UC15107 | BIG SONS TOWING AND REPAIR LLC · USDOT 3065928 |
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
Big Sons Towing And Repair Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3065928
- MC
- 139189
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Waldorf, MD
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 53.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-27). 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
1FDWF36S51EC16039 is a 2001 Ford F-350 operated by Big Sons Towing And Repair Llc (USDOT 3065928). License plate on its inspection records: VA UC15107. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2001 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWF36S51EC16039. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-03-27). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-27) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Big Sons Towing And Repair Llc (USDOT 3065928) on 2025-03-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2001 Ford F-350 platform. The most recent, 01V106000, concerns vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear whee… 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 | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) 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 | 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 | 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| 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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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS (F-350 SHORT WHEELBASE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6 3/4' PICKUP BOX AND DUAL REAR WHEELS) WERE BUILT AFTER A CHANGE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO DELETE A CLAMP, AND LATER A BRACKET THAT PROVIDED A GROUND FOR THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PICKUP BOX MAY NOT
Risk: WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILLER PIPE GROUND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTA
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