Ford Pinto History

Subcompact car · 1971–1980

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History

The 1971 Pinto was Ford's domestic answer to imported subcompacts and sold in large numbers through the decade.

Its rear-mounted fuel tank became the subject of a notorious safety controversy. The Pinto platform also underpinned the Mustang II. Production ended in 1980, succeeded by the Escort.

Body styles

Coupe
Hatchback (Runabout)
Wagon