Ford is looking very smart right now.  First, they had themselves in a better financial position than GM and Chrysler, so they didn't absolutely have to take government money.  Secondly, when they could have probably gotten some anyway for good measure, they declined the opportunity.  And by doing so, they are now the only real American automaker that's not either tied to Fiat or controlled by the government.  My money is on them to gain some market share if/when this thing turns around.