You know the more I look at it, the more the name Ford Escort keeps popping up in my mind.

 

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Another... wait, two more misses for Ford.

 

You know with the way Ford treats people Ive routed for their death for years. Pintos, Exploding tires, etc. but I love the AC Cobra, the GT40 and certain Mustangs and this is just painful to watch...

 

That was because when the tires blew out people were wrenching the steering wheel in a direction instead of just keeping the car straight.

 

Panicing when you're tire explodes is understandable.

Tires exploding is not.

 

It is not OK to panic and swerve the car when your tire blows out. I wouldn't call someone a complete idiot for doing it, but it is probably the result of not being taught correctly, and not paying attention.
I don't know about "exploding" tires.

 

The drivers skill is irrelevant, those tires should have never been on the road, Ford and Firestone knew that but went ahead anyway.

They are completely at fault for anything that ensues.

 

...and Ford wonders why it has to plunk sacks of cash on the hood of its cars to move 'em....

The only thing nice I have to say is that the interior isn't horrible.

:blah:

 

Just based on styling, I would take this car over the Chevy Cobolt. And I generally like the Cobolt.

 

this is also the base model, im guessing there will be a better bumper somewhere along the line...and i really like the interior and the microsoft "sync"

 

A new coupe is also available. This looks a bit nicer than the sedan:

 

As others have said, I think the car gets a bit too busy as you move from the rear forward, but overall it's an improvement. Anything is better than the last completely forgettable restyle.

 

Given the resources they were likely allowed, I think its a good effort. Its just that they have simply made it competitive again. Whereas for once, we would all LIKE to see Ford introduce a class leader.

 

Also most of these people were on Interstates driving 80+ mph in a SUV with tires that weren't designed to be going that fast.