Ford is already not nearly the company that it used to be. I don't know what other than devastating could be the result of giving more importance to mediocrity than recognizing talented and steady employees. In a few years, I'm afraid that it... — read more
Why Does Ford C Level Continue to Think Americans are Excited about “The New Mustang?”
I am so sick of hearing about the “new Mustang.” This cycle of insanity repeats every few years - same old cr-p, poor quality, and stupid features. We are bored with the Mustang and sick and tired of it. Mustang has been out since the 60’s. Ok in... — read more
Low Value Employees Are Next
Do you say "no" when your boss asks you for a favor? Have you had poor interpersonal relationships with your colleagues? Do you do less work than your colleagues? Are you disengaged? Are you combative when issues arise and do you fail to take... — read more
I've stopped buying Ford
How many others have decided to pay back the company's disrespect and clear disdain for us in the same way? Why would I spend my money to make sure those on top get higher bonuses? Maybe I'm shooting myself in the foot with this, but I don't care... — read more
JD Power says Ford Truck in last place
J.D. Power has the most highly regarded auto research in the country. Its 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study has just been released. Among truck brands, Ford ranked last, tied with Ram, with a score of 823 on a rating scale from zero to... — read more
Does this mean separation packages are coming this year??? Thoughts???
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-sees-15-bln-2-bln-restructuring-charges-2023-2023-05-03/
Mustang line down three weeks, DUE TO UNACCEPTABLE QUALITY FROM FARLEY’S TEAM
ALL ON FARLEY. Even the Free Ford Press was forced to write an article that isn’t all Farley Fluff. Engine valves, electrical issues and body panel fit. Three MAJOR issues, why would anyone want to buy any Ford vehicle? 2024 Ford Mustang quality... — read more
Putting the Lightning pedal down
Big whoops, scaling to 150,000. Still have 1400 unclaimed new Lightnings on dealer lots. Not enough customers to fill these orders so moving to 150k will be a disaster. Another vendor thrown under the (electric) bus. Ford Motor Co (F.NaE) said... — read more
Is anyone still proud to be working here?
Just curious.
Hearing it in the press first…Farley is no leader
The ongoing revolution in the auto industry will not come without sacrifices, warned the sector’s largest U.S. employer. More from Fortune: 5 side hustles where you may earn over $20,000 per year—all while working from home Looking to make extra... — read more
Another Ranger Recall
Hard to blame supplier for an installation issue. Fact that it’s safety related just takes more shine from our “halo.” Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2004-2006 Ford Ranger models that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators... — read more
How do those without a pension keep going?
All, looking for suggestions how to keep going? It’s become increasingly difficult over the last year. I don’t want to be a quiet quitter, I like working on technical challenges and making a difference. But I am stuck at a dead end. White male, no... — read more
Battery Plant in Marshall may go against the Inflation Reduction Act.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/04/18/top-gop-congressman-questions-ford-deal-with-catl-for-marshall-project/70126155007/
Lightning Battery Problems
Article describes how the battery can catch fire under any circumstance. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-lightning-battery-problems-troubling-120000721.html
Automotive Engineering = no . . . Cultural Engineering = yes
There appears to be a common theme, in many a layoff.com thread, it's a nightmare, not a dream, a theme that snowflakes dread, "D E I" we hear them scream, . . soon FoMoCo will be dead.
Cooking the books?
I'm guessing there's a lot of deferred costs in the latest financials. The hope? That the layoffs happen before those costs have to be realized. Either that or just flat out accounting corruption. One of the two. Neither is good. We'll see how the... — read more
Farley starts whining about his new excuse
Farley loses +$700 million with government subsidies and now whines about price reductions and EV’s being commoditized. Just throw in the towel CarCar and sell fFord for Billy and family. For some time, the average EV price continued to rise along... — read more
Expect more cutting
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ford-sees-1-5-billion-112039930.html (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co expects to take up restructuring charges between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in 2023, it said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, as part of the U.S... — read more
Mach-E missing the mark?
Two price reductions and incentive financing and still few buyers. Cars.com has 2700+ Mach-E’s that were customer ordered but not delivered The $700 million EV loss is starting to make sense now.
June 12th. Or July 10th, July 17th. For layoffs. Some depts have started moving people around to other dept and cross training what is left as
More work shifts to India.
Post here if you made a purchase
Remember.. one vote fora purchase..
Lets see how high the replys can go..Only post if you have not purchased as a Retiree A Plan - X Y Z Family and Friends
I am just browsing the my benefits page and for the heck of it want to price out a new car. I jump thru a few hoops to get to the right site to reset my password and can't get it to work. Why make it so impossible? Any hints on passwords that... — read more
Adam Jonas: “will Ford blink on growth?”
Farley blinked and choked up. WHY DOES THE FORD FAMILY THINK HE CAN DO THIS???
Escape Hybrid options
It appears 2022 model year had hybrid options available at SE and SEL trims levels, in addition to plug-in hybrid options at SE and SEL levels. 2023 model year has one hybrid (plug-in) at top price option. Is Ford shooting itself in the foot taking... — read more
Mustang Mach E not selling…prices cut
Profitability down, again. Going to have to reduce headcount, soon.
Preventing layoffs by Working From Home. I have been doing it for 3 years. It's great for Ford & me.
16 Benefits of Work From Home for Employers: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-work-from-home-for-employers
They cut costs, so should we!
If we want to send a message to "management", don't lease/purchase a Ford vehicle right now. Us employees make up a BIG marketshare of Ford vehicles being driven. If Ford needs to cut expenses, you should follow suit too! They don't have money... — read more
GM cuts begin. Ford to follow??
GM cuts 'several hundred' contract jobs in cost-reduction campaign Kalea Hall The Detroit News General Motors Co. is cutting "several hundred" contract jobs as part of its $2 billion cost-savings program, the automaker confirmed Monday. "A small... — read more
Marshall MI says NO to rezoning. Ford continues development sure they can do a back room deal
Full article here https://starkmanapproved.com/democracy-stands-trial-in-marshall-michigan/ The Ford arrogance and lack of concern for the environment both saddens and angers me. Take take take, poison the water, ship good paying jobs overseas... — read more
Jim Hackett is alive and ki-ling it at GVSU
Jim was a commencement speaker at GVSU yesterday. The poor kids had to listen to his dribble.. I understand he spoke about hiring Jim Harbaugh. Give it up old man...me thinks you took one too many hits when you were playing ball. The guy wrecked... — read more
Warren Just started laying off contractors employees this Saturday 4/29.. No notice to employees.
What will happen here before UAW negotiations?
Get your Dental Premiums refunded under Pre HRA Via Benifits...Practice for BCBSM Cobra funding
If you were let go last year and you are under 65 you can get your Delta Dental Premiums refunded with your Pre-HRA dollars. Not sure what you do if you are over 65. Call Via Benefits and set up your account. Sign up and Log onto Delta Dental... — read more
News of terminations at GM and Stellanis…
They were both profitable, when Ford lost money. Why is Ford silent about the 10,000 salary terminations that are required to return to profitability???
Change my mind
If you are not a LL at this company you only exist to justify the LL existing. Change my mind.
COBRA enrollment help
Greetings all. I'm one of the lucky August SIRP'd. Glad to be gone. My 9 months of Ford provided health benefits run out at the end of the month. I'm trying to figure out how to sign up for COBRA. I've called the NESC, and VIA. Neither were... — read more
Time to Pony Up on 10R80
Over the past few years, multiple lawsuits have been filed over alleged issues with the Ford 10R80 transmission utilized in newer Ford F-150 pickups, one of which – filed in Illinois – was later dismissed, though only partially. Now, another Ford... — read more
Forget recognition
Reading some of these threads, it's amazing to me that some still expect that they will get some recognition from Ford for their excellent work. No matter how much they don't feel appreciated and valued, they think that the problem is with them and... — read more
There are plenty of EV lessons to be learned
A bit long, but you get the idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOA7qKMcjcE Keep it in prospective, but we should know that the grass isn't always greener, nor are those competitors so good that they're miles ahead... Pioneering EV systems are... — read more