VIN 1FTFF28L8VNC53287 — 1997 Ford F-250
Recorded with Emma Hernandez · USDOT 3599178
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTFF28L8VNC53287 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-250 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 42890MN (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 1FTFF28L8VNC53287 | NY 42890MN | EMMA HERNANDEZ · USDOT 3599178 |
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
Emma Hernandez Active
- USDOT
- 3599178
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-30). 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
1FTFF28L8VNC53287 is a 1997 Ford F-250 operated by Emma Hernandez (USDOT 3599178). License plate on its inspection records: NY 42890MN. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford F-250 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTFF28L8VNC53287. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the NORFOLK, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: 5.4L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 2025-09-30). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-30) was in New York, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Emma Hernandez (USDOT 3599178) on 2025-09-30 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | F-Series |
| Trim | Styleside |
| 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 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 | NORFOLK Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| 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 | 5.4 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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