Ford's (F 0.46%) turnaround has been a remarkable one. The storied American automaker went from near-death to healthy profits in just a few years -- thanks to astute management and strong new products. Now, Ford looks set to make big gains overseas -- but an investment in Ford still carries some risks. In this video, Fool.com contributor John Rosevear -- a Ford investor since the dark days of early 2009 -- looks at three things that any Ford investor should be watching carefully, now and in the months to come.
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Ford: 3 Things You Must Watch
By John Rosevear
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Apr 23, 2013 at 7:29AM
NYSE: F
Ford Motor Company
Market Cap
$44B
Today's Change
(0.46%) $0.05
Current Price
$11.00
Price as of August 5, 2025, 11:10 a.m. ET
Ford is one of the best-run automakers in the world right now, and it looks set for solid growth in coming years. But there are still big risks that need to be monitored. Here -- from a Ford investor -- are three things that any Ford investor should be watching closely.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a Senior Contributing Motley Fool Auto Analyst covering publicly traded companies in the auto industry and issues affecting the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter covering electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also spent several years at Fidelity Investments in various communications and investor education roles. He holds a B.A. in Government from Cornell University. Fun fact: John once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch's office — and yes, Lynch was there at the time!
Motley Fool contributor John Rosevear owns shares of Ford and General Motors. Follow him on Twitter at @jrosevear. The Motley Fool recommends Ford and General Motors. The Motley Fool owns shares of Ford. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Ford Motor Company
F
$11.00
(0.46%)
$0.05
General Motors
GM
$52.62
(-0.28%)
$0.15
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