"It’s a critical time for the U.S. auto industry—and General Motors earnings showed it’s navigating splendidly. GM stock was rising. These are not easy times to be an auto maker. Companies are battling for electric-vehicle market share in the face... — read more 

Doug Field please listen….One week a month in office and calling in from Cali is not how you build a transformational automotive team in Michigan. We are doomed while the top are still calling in. Way too many LL5+ doing little to nothing while... — read more 

Most first-time workers get a promotion within 3 years. Gen Z wants theirs right away. The latest batch of Gen Z workers want—nay, expect—to earn their first promotion within one year on the job.

Ford needs to end all mass production in Michigan. The union is hindering Ford's ability to be profitable. Ford needs to relocate the assembly plant operations to the conservative southern states where they'll work harder for lower wages (lower cost... — read more 

Although it was mentioned that the goal is to be all electric, will we learn from Tesla? https://seekingalpha.com/news/3958867-tesla-fallout-will-detroit-automakers-slow-down-aggressive-ev-plans

What are you prima donnas going to do when the train station opens next year and Ford tells you to drive into Detroit everyday or work for someone else? He-l no, no RTO? Go find a remote job for someone else? Or be the good little sheep you are and... — read more 

One Word: Inspirational. Phenomenal. The future couldn't be brighter. The train station , book repository , talent wanting to join Ford on it's revolutionary transformation . Superduty delivering world class quality. Yes, indeed , the future is now. — read more 

Not like lug nuts are new in assembly. Maybe just “Tough you bought a Ford.” Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Bronco models over improperly tightened lug nuts. The defect: in affected vehicles, the lug nuts on the driver’s side... — read more 

Can anyone else see see a problem? GM: sold 2,258,429 vehicles in 2022, earned $10 billion with 167,000 employees Ford: sold 1,850,925 vehicles, lost $2 billion with 180,000 employees Ford has at least 13,000 more employees and $12 billion less... — read more 

Anyone else watch the live event at Michigan Central today? Positive vibes for Ford and Detroit.

How can you be motivated and work hard when the most mediocre, unproductive people here can easily take credit for your work?

I thought I'd share some positive news to balance the mood of this thread. I was SIRP'd in August. Felt blindsided. Was devastated. After about a week I felt happier than I had felt in years at Ford. Friends and family noticed and commented on me... — read more 

Is Ford’s continuing “transformation” of the faux luxury Lincoln brand just a veil for a move to close down the business. Falling sales numbers (already abysmally low), disenfranchised dealers, in a crowded segment lead by global... — read more 

Why does it take Ford ten times the people and three times as long to get to revenue producing businesses? Perhaps using engineers rather than non engineers makes a difference? Inside General Motors Co.'s Global Technical Center are teams of... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4595680-ford-macroeconomic-headwind-is-too-strong?mailingid=31246815&messageid=2800&serial=31246815.36650&utm_campaign=rta-stock-article&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha&utm_term=31246815.36650

I need to sign up for health insurance as my nine months are up. I have some questions for those who have been there. There are very few VIA plans that include my primary doctor and the plans are expensive. The plans that cover out-of-network are... — read more 

They have already said they were moving some people out of the department but I believe there are going to actually be some layoffs with or without the moves. Too much secrecy and too much silence going on.

Our manager seems very secretive and rumors about layoffs are circulating and I am honestly very worried. These days I am most dedicated to sending resumes. People assure me that I should not worry so much because it is not that difficult to find... — read more 

From program management employee: August 20%. Region not specified Supervisor overheard going into a conference room: "We will not get to pick. It's all coming from HR." Context unknown but I have my guesses. For what any of that is worth. — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-lightning-ev-hides-dirty-200000295.html

https://autos.yahoo.com/both-gm-ford-retreating-200000418.html

That's the rumors I've been hearing. If not Monday than a day that week. In August, you could see secret meetings on LL5+ calendars (but not on the calendars of the LL5s that also got let go). I'm calendar surfing daily to see if there is anything... — read more 

Following GM’s lead to build in China and sell in US. Only good news is that it’s a Lincoln so volumes will be really, really small. Ford Motor's (F.NaE) luxury Lincoln brand has announced it will import its first vehicle to the United States from... — read more 

Nicest way of saying your fired I have ever seen: Ford has seen its fair share of executives opt to retire in recent years, a list that includes chief industrial platform officer Hau Thai-Ta-g, vice president, Ford Customer Service Division, Ford... — read more 

Can you believe the audacity of Ford's leadership? It's almost impossible to fathom just how toxic they are. They have the nerve to present a pleasant and respectable image to the outside world while treating us like garbage behind closed doors. It's... — read more 

When will management take responsibility for how they have run the company into the ground with all the layoffs the past few years. From Fortune Magazine: “Layoffs are definitely a confession of poor management,” Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of... — read more 

If we are going to partner with a security company, wouldn’t it make sense to work with one that is in good financial shape? I came across this article from a ADT user who is unhappy that police don’t respond to an ADT alarm. What value will canopy... — read more 

Posted on Cars.com for dealers to unload new cars/trucks. Alarming inventory on Farley’s list of popular models. F-150. 59,285 Explorer 19,843 Bronco Sport 11,406 Edge 9,256 Mustang 5,562 Bronco 4,420 Mach-E 1,764 Lightning 1,142 Remember many of... — read more 

Scotty says: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDQ_mD-Myws

“We've worked very hard together,” she said of the team's hundreds of engineers, launch, finance, plant and marketing people. Her perspective is unique because her family experience illustrates a deep understanding of what it takes to bring a car to... — read more 

The company should prioritize quality improvement. What I'm not sure though is whether our leadership will finally realize that and what miracle needs to happen for the quality to rise to a higher level?

How many more unqualified DEI promotions can the company absorb?

https://unherd.com/thepost/what-chinas-rare-earth-metal-ban-means-for-the-west/

It will not be successful for the most important and obvious reason. Successful corporate transformation revolve around a successful product, Ford is trying to transform around BEV. However, Ford’s number one market and where overwhelmingly the... — read more 

Anyone know if you can collect Unemployment after your severance runs out? Like starting June 1st.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw30FUpJlQM

Nothing but a useless drain on the company. Receipts and proof of this and that are endless. I am not sure I am supposed to have pre HRA dollars but I do even though I was part of the Aug22 cuts. I have been able to get reimbursed for my $33... — read more 

Hello, I'm an automotive reporter with The Wall Street Journal in Detroit. I've been following the discussions on this thread and would value the chance to learn more about your experiences working in the industry. If you'd like to contact me or... — read more 

That there will be a dept meeting tomorrow for 30 minutes and not the usual hour. Wonder what’s up? Got bad vibes on this. Feel like the ax is upon us. I have heard that another dept is bringing in a lot of new hires. Guess that is for when the... — read more 

This site is at it again; it deleted a post made Sunday from someone that wished everyone still working at Ford Happy Easter. Went to view it today and it was gone; did not realize that such a thing was so controversial. What is this world coming... — read more