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Meltdown 101: Ford has suffered less than rivals

Published: November 1, 2009 5:54 PM
By The Associated Press  DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Auto Writer)

Quick ReadMeltdown 101: Ford has more bright spots than its US rivals, but challenges are down the road

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking federal bailout money — unlike its crosstown rivals, General Motors Co. and Chrysler LLC.

Worldwide market share is up. And at least two analysts are predicting a quarterly profit for the automaker, which is releasing its third-quarter earnings...

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