A Ford spokesman said the company was pleased that its ratings were affirmed.

A Ford spokesman said the letter was a private communication to dealers and that he would not comment.

Ford spokesmen declined to say how many jobs might be cut.

A Ford spokesman said the rules had been suggested to top management by a committee of employees that had studied the issue for a year.

A Ford spokesman said he believed industrial action was a long way off.

A Ford spokesman would not elaborate on why this was desirable.

"They've made their decision and that's their choice," a Ford spokesman said.

A Ford spokesman said the company would not comment until after it has reviewed the citation.

A Ford spokesman had no comment on when the company might increase its payout.

A Ford spokesman said today that the company had resumed shipments of cars coming off the assembly line.

A Ford spokesman said the company was pleased that its ratings were affirmed.

A Ford spokesman said the letter was a private communication to dealers and that he would not comment.

Ford spokesmen declined to say how many jobs might be cut.

A Ford spokesman said the rules had been suggested to top management by a committee of employees that had studied the issue for a year.

A Ford spokesman said he believed industrial action was a long way off.

A Ford spokesman would not elaborate on why this was desirable.

"They've made their decision and that's their choice," a Ford spokesman said.

A Ford spokesman said the company would not comment until after it has reviewed the citation.

A Ford spokesman had no comment on when the company might increase its payout.

A Ford spokesman said today that the company had resumed shipments of cars coming off the assembly line.