VIN 1FT8X3BA5REF43253 — 2024 Ford F-350
Recorded with Altra Inc · USDOT 676664
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8X3BA5REF43253 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 7GK4278 (Maryland) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | 1FT8X3BA5REF43253 | MD 7GK4278 | ALTRA INC · USDOT 676664 |
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
Altra Inc Active
- USDOT
- 676664
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Elkton, MD
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 15
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FT8X3BA5REF43253 is a 2024 Ford F-350 operated by Altra Inc (USDOT 676664). License plate on its inspection records: MD 7GK4278. 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.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8X3BA5REF43253. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LOUISVILLE, 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 2025-09-18). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-18) 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 Altra Inc (USDOT 676664) on 2025-09-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Single Rear Wheels |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup 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 | LOUISVILLE 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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