The term 'Ill-Fated Fords' refers to two models of cars produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s and 1960s, the Edsel and the Pinto. The Edsel was a mid-priced car that was introduced in 1958 and discontinued in 1960 due to poor sales. The Pinto was a subcompact car that was produced from 1971 to 1980 and was recalled due to safety issues. Both cars were considered commercial failures for Ford.