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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2009
VIN number 1FMCU493X9KB01243
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU493X9K
Level of trim Limited FWD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number C41641
Body SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Type of engine 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Short shifter transmission CVT
Powertrain FWD
Fuel consumption-city 34 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 31 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number C41641
Transmission-short CVT
Tank 15.10 gallon
Trim Level Limited FWD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 34 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 31 miles/gallon