Ford 2005 Escape Owner's Manual page 283

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
vehicle certification label. The
following table tells you which
transmission or transaxle each code
represents.
Code
3
4
Maintenance and Specifications
Description
Five-speed manual
Four-speed automatic
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