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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2008
VIN number 1FMCU59H48KA05172
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU59H48K
Level of trim 4WD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number A06741
Body SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Type of engine 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Short shifter transmission CVT
Powertrain 4WD
Anti-lock braking 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 29 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 27 miles/gallon
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Driveline 4WD
Fuel Economy-highway 27 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number A06741
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Trim Level 4WD
Tank 15.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-city 29 miles/gallon
Transmission-short CVT
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR