The second-generation Ford Escape struck a nice balance for buyers who wanted something more manageable than a full-size SUV but still tough enough to handle Canadian winters. It's the kind of compact, do-everything utility vehicle that quietly earned its place in a lot of driveways. Powering this one is Ford's 3.0L V6, a naturally aspirated gasoline engine rated at 200 horsepower from the factory. That gives this XLT a bit more muscle than the four-cylinder versions, which comes in handy when ...