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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2005
VIN number 1FMCU95H85KB86740
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU95H85K
Level of trim FWD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number A35567
Body SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Type of engine 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Short shifter transmission CVT
Powertrain FWD
Anti-lock braking 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 36 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 31 miles/gallon
Steering mechanism R&P
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Transmission-short CVT
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 36 miles/gallon
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Trim Level FWD
Production Seq. Number A35567
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Tank 15.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 31 miles/gallon
Steering Type R&P