FORD 2013 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 269)

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side instrument panel.
E142476
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information:
E142477
World manufacturer identifier A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type C
Engine type D
Check digit E
Model year F
Assembly plant G
Production sequence number H
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