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VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961 — 2000 Ford Excursion

Recorded with C W Walz Enterprises · USDOT 1352350

2 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FMSU43F7YEC71961
Model year2000
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateMD 3DP7610 (Maryland)
Last inspected2026-04-03

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-04-031FMSU43F7YEC71961MD 3DP7610C W WALZ ENTERPRISES · USDOT 1352350

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

C W Walz Enterprises Active

USDOT
1352350
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Frederick, MD
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-03). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FMSU43F7YEC71961
Year/Make
2000 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
2

What this means

1FMSU43F7YEC71961 is a 2000 Ford Excursion operated by C W Walz Enterprises (USDOT 1352350). License plate on its inspection records: MD 3DP7610. 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

2000 Ford Excursion is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FMSU43F7YEC71961. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 7.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 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 2026-04-03). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-03) was in Maryland, 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 C W Walz Enterprises (USDOT 1352350) on 2026-04-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2000 Ford Excursion platform. The most recent, 07E106000, concerns certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 51505… 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)
MakeFORD
ModelExcursion
Model Year2000
TrimLimited
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassSport 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 RClass 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityJEFFERSON COUNTY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateKENTUCKY
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders8
Displacement L7.3
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Doors4
Operator & inspection history
Operated by C W WALZ ENTERPRISES (DOT 1352350)Last seen 2026-04-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Maryland · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MD 3DP7610
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by C W Walz Enterprises
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
07E106000

Issue: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M

Risk: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA Campaign
07V553000

Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961 decode to?
VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961 decodes to a 2000 Ford Excursion — body: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]; GVWR: Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg); fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-04-03), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961?
2 NHTSA recalls match the 2000 Ford Excursion make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1FMSU43F7YEC71961?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MD 3DP7610 (Maryland).

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