VIN 3FTSW31F0YMA72630 — 2000 Ford F-350
Recorded with Puzzles Llc · USDOT 4479460
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3FTSW31F0YMA72630 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CO DQJW93 (Colorado) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | 3FTSW31F0YMA72630 | CO DQJW93 | PUZZLES LLC · USDOT 4479460 |
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
Puzzles Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4479460
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lakewood, CO
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-04). 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
3FTSW31F0YMA72630 is a 2000 Ford F-350 operated by Puzzles Llc (USDOT 4479460). License plate on its inspection records: CO DQJW93. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2000 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3FTSW31F0YMA72630. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO at the CUAUTITLAN, STATE OF MEXICO plant. Powertrain: 7.3L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2025-12-04). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-04) was in Colorado, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Puzzles Llc (USDOT 4479460) on 2025-12-04 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2000 Ford F-350 platform. The most recent, 06V286000, concerns on certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.… 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 | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| 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 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, 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 State | STATE OF MEXICO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.3 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND 8 FOOT BOXES, MAY NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH TEST, A FUEL TANK VAPOR RECOVERY VALVE SEPARATED INTERNALLY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVE
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOP PLATE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE FRAME TO PREVENT RECOVERY VALVE CONTACT WITH A FRAME CROSSMEMBER DURING THE IMPACT SEQUENCE.
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 M
Risk: DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR.
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