VIN 3FDMF65Y83MB01818 — 2003 Ford F-650
Recorded with Better Header Inc · USDOT 1479413
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3FDMF65Y83MB01818 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-650 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 24178JP (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-28 to 2025-02-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | 3FDMF65Y83MB01818 | NY 24178JP | BETTER HEADER INC · USDOT 1479413 |
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 Header Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1479413
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Deer Park, NY
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3FDMF65Y83MB01818 is a 2003 Ford F-650 operated by Better Header Inc (USDOT 1479413). License plate on its inspection records: NY 24178JP. 2 roadside inspections 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
2003 Ford F-650 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3FDMF65Y83MB01818. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO at the CUAUTITLAN plant. Powertrain: 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-28 and 2025-02-11. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-11) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Better Header Inc (USDOT 1479413) from 2024-10-28 to 2025-02-11 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-650 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CUAUTITLAN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 5.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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