VIN 2FMPK3J97MBA37229 — 2021 Ford Edge
Recorded with Stepney's Towing Llc · USDOT 1525302
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FMPK3J97MBA37229 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Edge |
| Vehicle type | OTHER |
| License plate | MO TH9X6E (Missouri) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 2FMPK3J97MBA37229 | MO TH9X6E | STEPNEY'S TOWING LLC · USDOT 1525302 |
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
Stepney's Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1525302
- MC
- 757543
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- St Peters, MO
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 87.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2FMPK3J97MBA37229 is a 2021 Ford Edge operated by Stepney's Towing Llc (USDOT 1525302). License plate on its inspection records: MO TH9X6E. 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. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2021 Ford Edge is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FMPK3J97MBA37229. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. at the OAKVILLE, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: 2.0L GTDI w/premium fuel engine, 2.0L displacement, running on gasoline, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 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 2025-12-17). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-17) was in Missouri, 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 Stepney's Towing Llc (USDOT 1525302) on 2025-12-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2021 Ford Edge platform. The most recent, 25V160000, concerns ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22v-151. a softw… 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 | Edge |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Trim | SEL |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | OAKVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | 2.0L GTDI w/premium fuel The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 2.0 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 | 8 |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
| Doors | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number
Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 2
Risk: A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C1
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