VIN 1FTNS2EW4CDB09065 — 2012 Ford E-250
Recorded with Better Life Cbas Inc · USDOT 4245907
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTNS2EW4CDB09065 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-250 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 72107G1 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | 1FTNS2EW4CDB09065 | CA 72107G1 | BETTER LIFE CBAS INC · USDOT 4245907 |
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
Better Life Cbas Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4245907
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-26). 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
1FTNS2EW4CDB09065 is a 2012 Ford E-250 operated by Better Life Cbas Inc (USDOT 4245907). License plate on its inspection records: CA 72107G1. 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2012 Ford E-250 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTNS2EW4CDB09065. It is a cargo van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the AVON LAKE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: Ford engine, 4.6L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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 2025-08-26). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-26) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Better Life Cbas Inc (USDOT 4245907) on 2025-08-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2012 Ford E-250 platform. The most recent, 14V501000, concerns adrian steel company (adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian betw… 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)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-250 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | Econoline |
| 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 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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 | AVON LAKE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Ford 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 | 8 |
| Displacement L | 4.6 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line f
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
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