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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2010
VIN number 1FMCU4K39AKB31817
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU4K39AK
Level of trim Limited FWD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number C23518
Body SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Type of engine 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Short shifter transmission CVT
Trim Level Limited FWD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number C23518
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-short CVT
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission