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VIN 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551 — 2020 Ford F-350

Recorded with Watson Electric Inc · USDOT 1521571

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FTBF3BT9LEC27551
Model year2020
MakeFord
ModelF-350
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNY 43147ML (New York)
Last inspected2024-11-13

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
2024-11-131FTBF3BT9LEC27551NY 43147MLWATSON ELECTRIC INC · USDOT 1521571

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

Watson Electric Inc Active

USDOT
1521571
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Norwood, NY
Power units
9
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-11-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FTBF3BT9LEC27551
Year/Make
2020 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FTBF3BT9LEC27551 is a 2020 Ford F-350 operated by Watson Electric Inc (USDOT 1521571). License plate on its inspection records: NY 43147ML. 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

2020 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel, paired with a automatic transmission. 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 2024-11-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-11-13) was in New York, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

Operated by Watson Electric Inc (USDOT 1521571) on 2024-11-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelF-350
Model Year2020
SeriesSuper Duty - Single Rear Wheel
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassPickup
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 L6.7
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.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale.
Transmission Speeds10
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Axles2
Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by WATSON ELECTRIC INC (DOT 1521571)Last seen 2024-11-13
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NY 43147ML
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Watson Electric Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551 decode to?
VIN 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551 decodes to a 2020 Ford F-350 — body: Pickup; GVWR: Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg); fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2024-11-13), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1FTBF3BT9LEC27551?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 43147ML (New York).

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