Ford Motor Company, by any measure, is now  in the midst of what is the one of the biggest comeback stories in American industry.

And if Ford officials are asked to sum up the reasons for their stunning success, their response is likely to be summed up in one word: Quality.

     In March, Lincoln received the highest score for long-term durability among all vehicle brands in the annual J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).   The Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing model …