Ford Is Fixing Its Biggest Problems. The Hard Part Comes Next.

Ford Motor Company (F) is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, operating since 1903. However, for much of the past several years, Ford investors have been dealing with the same frustrating story. The company boasts strong brands, dominant truck franchises, and a growing commercial vehicle business. Nonetheless, quality problems, recalls, high warranty costs, losses in the electric vehicle (EV) business, and inconsistent profitability have prevented the company from reaching its full potential.

Now, while there are signs that Ford is finally addressing some of those long-standing issues, the question remains: how long will investors have to wait to see meaningful profits?