VIN 1FM5K8AR3DGA51514 — 2013 Ford Explorer
Recorded with Taxi Leasing Ltd · USDOT 1244991
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FM5K8AR3DGA51514 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Explorer |
| Vehicle type | LIMOUSINE |
| License plate | WV TEMP PLATE |
| Last inspected | 2025-02-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-10 | 1FM5K8AR3DGA51514 | Not recorded | TAXI LEASING LTD · USDOT 1244991 |
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
Taxi Leasing Ltd Active
- USDOT
- 1244991
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Parkersburg, WV
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 29
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 29
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-10). 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
1FM5K8AR3DGA51514 is a 2013 Ford Explorer operated by Taxi Leasing Ltd (USDOT 1244991). License plate on its inspection records: WV TEMP PLATE. 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. 5 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2013 Ford Explorer is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FM5K8AR3DGA51514. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the CHICAGO, ILLINOIS plant. Powertrain: Ti-VCT engine, 3.7L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-02-10). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-10) was in West Virginia, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Taxi Leasing Ltd (USDOT 1244991) on 2025-02-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
5 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2013 Ford Explorer platform. The most recent, 21V537000, concerns ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, il… 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 | Explorer |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Trim | Police |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHICAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Ti-VCT 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 | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.7 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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5 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I
Risk: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Yor
Risk: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer se
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated positio
Risk: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center a
Issue: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 1
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