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Apr 5, 2024 · How did the Pinto come to be—and how did it come to be so dangerous? Read on to find out more about Ford’s first subcompact car that tragically became famous for the wrong reasons.
- Aaron Gold
- 2 min
- Ford
The Pinto was the first subcompact vehicle produced by Ford in North America. The Pinto was marketed in three body styles throughout its production: a two-door fastback sedan with a trunk, a three-door hatchback, and a two-door station wagon.
The birth of the Ford Pinto came about through Lee Iacocca's efforts to build a domestic subcompact. Learn more about the origins of the Ford Pinto.
Jul 23, 2018 · The Pinto became known as the subcompact car that Ford sold while ignoring major safety defects. But was that just a false narrative?
In 1968 in response to strong foreign competition, Ford decided to build a subcompact car — the Pinto — on a 2×2×2 plan (2,000 pounds, $2,000, in 2 years).
Nov 16, 2020 · Lee Iacocca was held personally responsible for the failure that was the Pinto. He was fired as president of Ford by the direct order of Henry Ford II. The Pinto is often seen as the main impetus behind his departure. He would go one to work for Ford's competitors at Chrysler.
Jun 17, 2003 · On June 9, 1978, Ford agreed to recall 1.5 million Ford Pinto and 30,000 Mercury Bobcat sedan and hatchback models. Iacocca was fired the following month. It was too late to save Ford's...
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