Sometimes there is a possibility of an illegal vehicle import into the States with an upcoming sale. You can avoid buying such vehicles if you are aware of their history. Verify FORD ESCAPE XLS 2005 for this and other kind of problems
Make Ford
Model Escape
Year 2005
VIN 1FMYU02ZX5KE30998
Short VIN check to junk 1FMYU02ZX5K
Trim Level XLS 2WD Manual
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number D19129
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-short 5M