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VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678 — 2018 Ford Ecosport

Recorded with Fs Towing · USDOT 3160888

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VINMAJ6P1CL5JC169678
Model year2018
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Vehicle typeOTHER
License plateWA CSC6434 (Washington)
Last inspected2025-08-06

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-08-06MAJ6P1CL5JC169678WA CSC6434FS TOWING · USDOT 3160888

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

Fs Towing Active

USDOT
3160888
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Pacific, WA
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
12
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-06). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
MAJ6P1CL5JC169678
Year/Make
2018 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

MAJ6P1CL5JC169678 is a 2018 Ford Ecosport operated by Fs Towing (USDOT 3160888). License plate on its inspection records: WA CSC6434. 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

2018 Ford Ecosport is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for MAJ6P1CL5JC169678. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD INDIA LTD at the CHENNAI plant. Powertrain: 2.0L displacement, running on gasoline, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 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 2025-08-06). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-06) was in Washington, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Fs Towing (USDOT 3160888) on 2025-08-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2018 Ford Ecosport platform. The most recent, 18V312000, concerns ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 ford ecosport vehicles sold in the united states federal territiories. these vehicles w… 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)
MakeFORD
ModelEcosport
Model Year2018
SeriesSES - 4WD
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassSport 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 RClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans
ManufacturerFORD INDIA LTD
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHENNAI
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant CountryINDIA
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders4
Displacement L2.0
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale.
Transmission Speeds6
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Axles2
Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class.
Doors5
Operator & inspection history
Operated by FS TOWING (DOT 3160888)Last seen 2025-08-06
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Washington · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate WA CSC6434
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Fs Towing
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
18V312000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply

Risk: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678 decode to?
VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678 decodes to a 2018 Ford Ecosport — body: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]; GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg); fuel: Gasoline.
Does VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-08-06), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2018 Ford Ecosport make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN MAJ6P1CL5JC169678?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: WA CSC6434 (Washington).

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