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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2008
VIN number 1FMCU49H08KB12374
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU49H08K
Level of trim FWD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number A61858
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
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Tank 15.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-city 34 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number A61858
Transmission-short CVT
Trim Level FWD
Driveline FWD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES