So now Ford is trying to strengthen management at the regional level.

Ford tried to close up the wedge, but it was too late.

As he waited for his cue, Ford tried to think up the right kind of message.

Ford tried to speak, but the fall had knocked the wind out of him.

Ford tried his hand at engineering in the company as well.

Ford tried to open his eyes, but lacked the strength.

Ford tried to stop the flush from mounting into his face.

We were coming up to the next stoplight and the Ford was still trying to move left.

Partly as a result, Ford will try to cut another $1 billion from its costs this year.

While Ford is trying to change, the sheer number of executives with military experience has made this difficult.