Sometimes there is a possibility of an illegal vehicle import into the States with an upcoming sale. You can avoid buying such vehicles if you are aware of their history. Verify FORD Escape 2002 for this and other kind of problems
Make Ford
Model Escape
Year 2002
VIN 1FMCU03172KA40598
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU03172K
Trim Level XLT 2WD V6
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number D74334
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission-short 4A