23. 1987: Ford Escort – 392,360 units sold
There were a lot of changes for the Escort when 1987 rolled around. The Mercury-badged Lynx was phased out for 1987 and replaced with the Tracer. The Escort GT was a fun sports version of the standard Escort and the Wagon was still a great seller with families. Overall, the Ford Escort was doing quite well in a crowded automotive market.

The Escort was also affordable, often credited as being one of the most cost-effective cars of this era. Its reliability and durability made it a great daily commuter for people who needed solid transportation without breaking the budget.