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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2005
VIN number 1FMCU96H45KD42612
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU96H45K
Level of trim 4WD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number E24529
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 33 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 29 miles/gallon
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Driveline 4WD
Fuel Economy-highway 29 miles/gallon
Transmission-short CVT
Production Seq. Number E24529
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Trim Level 4WD
Tank 15.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-city 33 miles/gallon
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR