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Car make Ford
Car model Escape Hybrid
Car year 2005
VIN number 1FMYU96H15KE33617
Short VIN check to junk 1FMYU96H15K
Level of trim 4WD
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number C95077
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 C95077
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine Type 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission-short CVT
Transmission-long Continuously Variable Transmission