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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2006
VIN number 1FMCU96H66KD48817
Short VIN check to junk 1FMCU96H66K
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
Trim Level 4WD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number E24529
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-short CVT
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission