However, things soon changed, and during the beginning of the 21st century, the financial crisis nearly pushed the company into bankruptcy. By 2005, Ford was a shadow of its former self due to high healthcare costs for an aging workforce, huge gas prices, and a large decrease in profit margins. Something needed to be done, so "The Way Forward" was announced, a concept which included remodeling the company to match market realities, getting rid of unprofitable and inefficient models, closing 14 factories, and cutting a whopping 30,000 jobs. The plan worked, and Ford found itself back up there with the best. But did it really work that easily? No, not really. Here are 20 reasons why you shouldn't buy a Ford.