Ford struggled heavily up out of the acceleration couch he was in.

Ford has been struggling in Brazil for some time.

Internationally, Ford has struggled in the 1990's and has lost market share.

Ford has been struggling to return to profitability after losing $6.4 billion in the last two years.

Ford struggled to get up, but Helen pushed him gently back into the couch.

Ford struggled again to open his eyes, to speak, but could not even twitch.

Ford struggled again with his eyelids, and felt one almost part.

Ford struggled to his feet and helped Kate up.

The move comes as Ford struggles with a host of challenges.

Ford, which lost $6.4 billion in 2001 and 2002, is struggling to compete.