1990 Ford Escort
The Escort was every man’s car meant to replace the Pinto in the 1980s. The car was initially popular due to its cheap price tag. The problem was that the reliability of the car was shoddy at best and the build quality was even worse. The fit and finish were so bad that the radio dials fell right off the deck. The Escort had all the potential to be a well-known classic for the brand but was relegated to the trash heap by the 1990s (via Repair Pal).
The Escort was popular around the world as a rally car, but here in the states, we got the boring version of the car. This is one car that you’ll seldom see on the road anymore, and when you do, it’s generally rusted out. The cheap cars from the 1980s didn’t have a long shelf life, and there’s nothing remotely appealing about the Escort.