Ford Profit Surprises; North America Remains Focus of Attention

Despite a $100 million first-quarter pre-tax profit that represents a $382 million gain over like-2007, Ford Motor Co. is keeping the champagne on ice.

The auto maker’s North American operations, which are critical to its success, remains in the red. And while restructuring “is taking hold,” says CEO Alan Mulally, Ford must ...

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