VIN 1FDXE45S33HB77483 — 2003 Ford E-450
Recorded with Lake Area Transport Services Llc · USDOT 3734937
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDXE45S33HB77483 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-450 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | OH JNQ2391 (Ohio) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-19 to 2025-11-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | 1FDXE45S33HB77483 | OH JNQ2391 | LAKE AREA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC · USDOT 3734937 |
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
Lake Area Transport Services Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 3734937
- MC
- 1319908
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hebron, OH
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 3
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-20). 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
1FDXE45S33HB77483 is a 2003 Ford E-450 operated by Lake Area Transport Services Llc (USDOT 3734937). License plate on its inspection records: OH JNQ2391. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2003 Ford E-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDXE45S33HB77483. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, 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 2025-09-19 and 2025-11-20. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-20) was in Ohio, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Lake Area Transport Services Llc (USDOT 3734937) from 2025-09-19 to 2025-11-20 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2003 Ford E-450 platform. The most recent, 04V445000, concerns on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in f… 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 | 2003 |
| 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 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 | LORAIN 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CER
Risk: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF
Issue: ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Risk: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME RE
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