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Vehicle make Ford
Vehicle model Escape
Vehicle year 2005
VIN 1FMCU931X5KA97483
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU931X5K
Trim Level XLT 4WD V6
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number E65332
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A
Driveline 4WD
Fuel Economy-city 17 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 22 miles/gallon
Tank 16.50 gallon