VIN 1FMCU0GD9JUB28804 — 2018 Ford Escape
Recorded with Ismael Noriega Esparza Jr · USDOT 3328450
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FMCU0GD9JUB28804 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escape |
| Vehicle type | SEMI-TRAILER |
| License plate | TX 2TWHY (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | 1FMCU0GD9JUB28804 | TX 2TWHY | ISMAEL NORIEGA ESPARZA JR · USDOT 3328450 |
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
Ismael Noriega Esparza Jr Active
- USDOT
- 3328450
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 60%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-02). 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
1FMCU0GD9JUB28804 is a 2018 Ford Escape operated by Ismael Noriega Esparza Jr (USDOT 3328450). License plate on its inspection records: TX 2TWHY. 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. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2018 Ford Escape is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FMCU0GD9JUB28804. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 1.5L GTDI Sigma w/Premium Fuel engine, 1.5L displacement, running on gasoline, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 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 2025-12-02). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-02) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ismael Noriega Esparza Jr (USDOT 3328450) on 2025-12-02 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2018 Ford Escape platform. The most recent, 18V104000, concerns ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 ford escape and lincoln mkc vehicles. these vehicles may be equipped with incorrect fro… 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 | Escape |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | SE |
| 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 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 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 | LOUISVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 1.5L GTDI Sigma w/Premium Fuel The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 1.5 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. |
| Transmission Style | Automatic Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale. |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
| Doors | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this rec
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number
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