Ford chose not to sell the European Escort in North America due to slow demand for the Cortina, however the Escort name was introduced to North America in 1980, replacing the Pinto and stop-gap European Fiesta.
Ford chose not to sell the European Escort in North America due to slow demand for the Cortina. The Escort name was introduced to North America in 1980. The Escort name was replacing the Pinto. The Escort name was replacing stop-gap European Fiesta.