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Vehicle make Ford
Vehicle model Escape
Vehicle year 2005
VIN 1FMYU03135DA17284
Short VIN check to junk 1FMYU03135D
Trim Level XLT 2WD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number A77475
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 20 miles/gallon
Tank 16.50 gallon