But the U.S. auto industry sank deeper into despair as the year wore on, and Ford, while healthier than its American rivals, reevaluated its options.

• 不过，随着美国汽车业在2008年逐渐陷入绝望，尽管福特汽车的状况要好于美国其他汽车公司，但也开始重新评估其选择方案。