![]() Earthtimes.org | Borrowing will fund restructuring Times Online - Ford was forced to pawn the family jewels yesterday for the first time in its 104-year history as the troubled carmaker sought to borrow $18 billion (£9.3 billion) using its factories cash in the bank and other assets as security. CHRONOLOGY-Ford Motor Co. credit rating history Ford plans $18 billion in secured financing to cover restructuring ... |