The second-generation Escape was Ford's answer to the everyday compact SUV question, and it hit the mark for a lot of Canadians who wanted something practical, easy to park, and tall enough to see over traffic. The XLT trim sat in the sensible middle of the lineup, offering a nice bump in comfort features without wandering into luxury pricing. Over a decade later, these remain a familiar sight in driveways and grocery store parking lots for good reason. Under the hood is Ford's 2.5L inline-four...