The Ford Pinto (1971–1988), maybe the most recognizable poor car and possibly the worst vehicle ever, comes in last on our list. More than any other vehicle, the Pinto provided the worst features imaginable. Although it initially had a basic, unattractive appearance, the main issue was with the way it was built. The Pinto was quite likely to catch fire if rear-ended, which it did on numerous occasions. The fact that Ford was aware of the issue yet decided not to address it worsened it. Ford weighed the expense of victim lawsuits against the higher cost of adding an additional fire shield to address the problem, according to a letter that was made public after several Pinto accidents, and decided to take the risk of litigation because it was less expensive.