Moody's said Ford's restructuring plans are "expected to extend for several years with $11 billion in charges, and a cash cost of approximately $7 billion." Ford, however, "does have a sound balance sheet and liquidity position from which to operate," said Bruce Clark, senior vice president with Moody's.
My underlining^. Something to remember about Ford is that the family still has enough shares to maintain company control. That allows Ford to make long plays without having to bow to share holder pressure.

The Corktown campus play is such an example as was their ability to avoid bankruptcy in 2009. And if one is looking for income while this plays out, Ford is currently paying a 6%+ dividend vs. 10 year treasury notes that only pay around 1.5%.