Ford recall wave hits 387,000 vehicles amid record NHTSA alerts Massive Ford re-recall: Over 387,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled again for safety issues, covering multiple popular models and repeat defects. Record recall pace: NHTSA has logged... — read more
Sunday Scaries
Anyone else got em? I think it's all gunna be okay, but can't help but to worry.
Scared to Take FMLA
I want to take FMLA to care for my mother with stage IV cancer. I have heard horror stories about positions being eliminated while on leave. Anyone have experience with this?
Is it legal??!!
From HR here And shocked with my recent experience. Had an opening which is not a Visa sponsorship position. Hiring manager was so mad and ended up convincing his LL4 and my boss and changed to Visa sponsorship. His LL4 and My leadership is also... — read more
Ford better smarten up or they will go out of business
Ford should halt selling vehicles through Dealerships and sell new Ford clunkers and junk vehicles through Auto Auctions only. Ford should sell vehicles AS-IS WHERE-IS with no implied warranty. Ford should also add a sicker on the vehicles... — read more
Ford's Rank - WSJ - The 2026 Best Companies for the Future
The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Ford ranks #165 overall with an Overall Score of 53.7, placing it 2nd out of 4... — read more
Is Ford going bankrupt - 2 million vehicles recalled
Serious problems are piling up, and many drivers are only discovering them after it’s too late. From engine failures to massive recalls affecting over a million vehicles, the risks are becoming harder to ignore. Some issues can shut a vehicle down... — read more
Ford is re-recalling more than 389,000 cars because the first recall problems weren't fixed right
If Ford leadership named Dave Calhorn Ford's CEO, remember Dave's the former trainwreck Boeing CEO, these Ford vehicles would not be fixed after five recalls. So it's time to bring in Dave and sink Ford like a liberty ship once and for all. Story by... — read more
Kudos to Sara Gonzales!!
Checkout 'Sara Gonzales' on YouTube and X.. she's doing an amazing job to show the H1B and work visa abuse. Almost 98% of work visas are being used by Indians. Currently Ford has about 11k Visa holders in Engineering(not including the shopfloor)... — read more
Reality vs not at Ford
This defines our “leadership” deficit: The reality: Ford acquired its ADT joint-venture "Canopy" and discontinued its standalone Pickup Cam. Original hardware and app subscribers are receiving full hardware refunds and are no longer supported. The... — read more
Other OEMs are recruiting experienced & legitimate ICE SMEs and Tech Specialists
It could get dicey since so few are left..
Chief Engineers leaving
Not to long ago Mid and higher management would give a lot of notice before leaving the company. It seems like so many people are getting health issues and having to leave suddenly. This weekend a Chief retired with two weeks notice. I have never... — read more
is this mysterious CE1
https://www.theautopian.com/the-30000-ford-ev-pickup-is-way-smaller-thank-you-think-we-got-an-exclusive-look/
Voluntary Sep
If you have not been offered voluntary separation package how likely is it you would get it if you wanted and requested it ?? >30 years in at ford . If granted - are there any stipulations ?
Less than 15 day notice period ok?
I have tight schedule and I won't be able to give 15 day notice, is that ok? will there be any pay cut?
I think it is time to call Boston Consulting Group again!
Anyone remember how beneficial BCG' analysis was to Ford' meteoric rise to profitability in the past? Not! I just want to hear stories from the older crew. On another note, does anyone remember their attempt at implementing a Matrix Management... — read more
What is the point of a manager who never defends the team when others start pointing fingers?
Our manager just sits there nodding while other teams blame us for everything. No pushback, no defense of our work, just silence while we take the hit. I mean, he looks bad in the whole thing as well, he should at least care about that. But nope... — read more
LinkedIn updates?
I notice that the losers from Integrated Services haven’t updated their profiles with their new titles. Aren’t they proud to be working at the intersection Ford and unemployment?
This place destroyed something good
I remember when everyone actually loved working here. Leadership talked to us openly, team events were fun, people smiled and laughed. Now look at it. Layoffs all the time and it seems like the more people like you, the more likely you are to get... — read more
L1A's going replace LL5 and LL6's.
LL5's and LL6's are going to be pushed out for L1A's. It has been happening already slowly.
Ford says: "Buy this car, or else."
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/04/trump-says-ford-gm-want-bill-to-restrict-owners-from-fixing-their-own-vehicles/90410359007/?tbref=hp
Model E to shed workforce 50% by end of 2027.
Packages coming. 2months max severance. Goal is 90% of engineering at LCC's by 2029
Ford reported sales are down by double digits
Ford just reported sales and it's down big time, even with Ford employees discount for all. People are finally realizing that Ford vehicles are junk. Other automotive companies sales are up. GM and Stellantis did not report.
H1B and L1 Scam is Out
Bloomberg says: Tata consulting services has brought 6500 L1 visas to USA from India. L1 is for 'Managers'. Many were not managers at all l, just a cheap labor with fake titles used to bypass immigration and take Local jobs. Also submitted about 25k... — read more
So many complaining
So few doing something about it. Start looking. Move on. You'll be so much happier.
Anyone else concerned that declining sales will cause layoffs?
Ford and Lincoln in major decline, other manufacturers are not. From tge DN: Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales declined almost 14% year-over-year in May, despite the introduction last month of employee discounted pricing for all. The Dearborn automaker... — read more
Buy our Cars and Trucks, just don’t drive them.
No fix available. Keep making your payments while driving a rental. So sad. Ford is telling 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick owners to stop driving their vehicles immediately. The truck and SUV might have front lower control arm ball joints that... — read more
Visa takeover is real!!
Lost my Job to an H1B visa candidate. My grandfather and my dad worked here and I tried to continue the legacy.. Sadly got let go and asked to train an H1B. Now my team is full of H1B and H4 through LL4. During his training, He confessed he didn't... — read more
Quitting Strategy
I plan to resign soon and hope to leave on the same day or the following day. Although I know I am not legally required to provide two weeks notice, I would like to do so as a courtesy. Is there a specific phrase that could facilitate being sent home... — read more
How Long Does HR Keep Your Employment File After You Leave?
I am guessing 3 years since that’s when the statute of limitations on employment lawsuit cases runs out?
Ford should exclusively focus selling cars to people with Credit history scores < 50. Most likely they will
miss a car payment and car will be repo. If Ford got into the repo gig they could turn around and run these cars they repo through Dealer or Public auctions. If Ford goes the public auction route, they should only sell the repos AS-WHERE IS, no... — read more
Spreadsheet ideas for Ford leadership
Here are some new sheet ideas for those workbooks that guide leaderships decisions. I know that our country and our citizens welfare will not be factored in. Plot visa sponsorship against recalls Plot cumulative layoffs against recalls Plot... — read more
Massive Ford recalls are exposing a disaster dealers can’t hide
Ford is facing a growing nightmare as massive recalls, expensive repairs, and reliability complaints continue spreading across America. Thousands of owners are discovering that some vehicles they trusted are now turning into financial disasters... — read more
Position Eliminated
I am on a year long leave. I was just told my position was eliminated. Does this mean I am pretty much fired when my year off ends or does it mean I just go to a new department?
Yes
He-l, use up your vacation while you're at your new job!
Parental Leaves
So many people out on paternity and extended maternity leaves. Why isn't their work reassigned? Can't get anything done because their piece is an input. Irritated that this is impacting my ability to deliver upon objectives.
This is Outrageous!!
India's government is upset about H-1B delays because their citizens are "stranded back home"? This is getting worse everyday.. millions of locals are getting effected.
What they don't tell you about loyalty and hard work
I used to honest to God believe that if I worked hard, stayed late, and gave everything to my job, I'd be valued and protected. I've learned the hard way that this isn't true. Ford will happily extract every ounce of energy you've got, praise you for... — read more