Ford Motor Company reported that its third quarter pre-tax from continuing operations increased to $2.86 billion from $1.02 billion, a year ago. Net income attributable to Ford was $1.91 billion compared to $835 million, prior year. After-tax earnings per share was $0.48, for the quarter. After-tax earnings per share was $0.45, excluding special items, up 21 cents from a year ago.