The automotive industry is trying to start the second quarter with its best foot forward on Monday, but sales reports look weak initially. Ford Motor Company‘s (NYSE: F) total sales declined 7.2% in March, driven by a significant drop in fleet sales compared to the prior year and a 1.5% decrease in retail sales. There were some bright spots in the data, including a spike in F-Series sales, as well as some red flags. Let’s take a look at the highlights.