12 DISCONTINUED FORD CARS FROM THE 90S, RANKED WORST TO BEST

9.Ford Scorpio Mk II (1994-1998)

When the Scorpio Mk II first hit European roads, people were puzzled—was this some forgotten Ford relic from decades past? It certainly looked dated, but not in a charming, retro kind of way. Let’s be honest: this wasn’t a car that ever had a shot at being stylish. The bug-eyed headlights gave it a sad, droopy expression, and the low, squashed taillights made the rear look oddly hunched. Without question, the Scorpio Mk II ranks among Ford’s most unfortunate design missteps. And the irony? Beneath that awkward shell, the Scorpio was actually quite advanced for its time. Though it rode on the same platform as the earlier model, Ford gave it a seriously upgraded suspension and better structural rigidity. It may have looked sluggish, but the handling was a big step forward. To boost comfort in the spacious rear seats, Ford even added fluid-filled bushings to soak up road imperfections.

Performance-wise, the Scorpio could hold its own—at least with the right engine. The highlight was a 2.9-liter V6 developed by Cosworth, pushing out 204 horsepower. A four-speed automatic fed power to the rear wheels, which likely contributed to its relatively tame 0–62 mph time of 9 seconds. Still, it could hit a top speed of 140 mph, which wasn’t bad for the era. Buyers also had the choice of more modest powertrains: 2.0L and 2.3L four-cylinders, plus a 2.5L turbodiesel making 116 hp and delivering a respectable 28.3 mpg combined. Sadly, none of this was enough to offset the car’s polarizing looks. After just four years on the market, Ford pulled the plug—having sold only 98,587 units.