The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analysts John Reeves and Jason Moser discuss topics around the investing world.

Ford just announced plans to add $3.8 billion to its pension funds in the coming year, and Jason discusses what this might mean for investors. After considering some other companies that have pension challenges, Jason offers some thoughts for how investors should approach this area. The video concludes with Jason's take on Ford.

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