FORD 2005 Escape v.4 - Manual (Page 285)

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 Description
3 Five-speed manual
4 Four-speed automatic
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