VIN 1FTBW3X88PKA02162 — 2023 Ford Transit
Recorded with Conti Corporation · USDOT 613047
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTBW3X88PKA02162 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI DD16133 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | 1FTBW3X88PKA02162 | MI DD16133 | CONTI CORPORATION · USDOT 613047 |
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
Conti Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 613047
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Power units
- 205
- Drivers
- 163
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 20
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 72.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-10). 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
1FTBW3X88PKA02162 is a 2023 Ford Transit operated by Conti Corporation (USDOT 613047). License plate on its inspection records: MI DD16133. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2023 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTBW3X88PKA02162. It is a cargo van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.5L V6 Cyclone engine, 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline, 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 2026-09-10). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-10) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Conti Corporation (USDOT 613047) on 2026-09-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Series | 350 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Cargo Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 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 | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3.5L V6 Cyclone 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 | 3.5 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 | 10 |
| Drive Type | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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