For years, Ford Motor has been working on a turnaround but showing little progress in the showroom or its profits.But the 118-year-old automaker’s outlook has brightened recently, and many analysts give credit to Jim Farley, who took over as chief executive last October. Ford has introduced several well-received models, including a redesigned F-150 pickup truck, an electric Mustang sport-utility vehicle and a new Bronco. In the first three months of the year, the company reported $3.3 billion in profit, the most it has made in a quarter since 2011.After years of sliding down, Ford’s share price has rallied, …
