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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2005
VIN number 1FMCU96H55KE33713
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU96H55K
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
Fuel consumption-city 33 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 29 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number E24529
Transmission-short CVT
Tank 15.00 gallon
Trim Level 4WD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission
Driveline 4WD
Fuel Economy-city 33 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 29 miles/gallon