https://www.wardsauto.com/ford-gearing-more-layoffs-plant-closings Ford has the wrong types of workers, which creates inefficiencies. This is why Ford cannot compete with other companies.

At GM we have a competent CEO and management with a plan for the future. One more win for GM - GM inks deal with GlobalFoundries to secure U.S.-made chips https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-inks-agreement-globalfoundries-secure-163229379.html Do you... — read more 

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/data-shows-ford-ranger-struggling-near-last-place/ They cheered at the announcement that the Ranger was returning. Then Ford Forded it up, and no one showed up to buy them.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/09/jd-power-reliability-study-best-cars-trucks/69884687007/

So now, 20% of our target next year depends on EV sales. This really cheeses me. The reason - we have very few women in upper management (they don't get it). Women make up at least 50% of the buying power for new vehicles. EVs are not viewed as... — read more 

My boss officially told us to come in 3 days a week. DF, and maybe of his direct reports work outside of MI. What does lead by example really mean?

Just reading between the lines from the town hall.

The German union has really been tough in negotiations about shutting down facilities in Cologne years ago. They won negotiations, no shutdown, Ford corporate walked. I predict German engineers will get eye-watering severance packages because of... — read more 

Can't make this ---- up! https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-bronco-owner-says-sub-zero-temps-ruined-his-trucks-hardtop I wouldn't buy one of our products if you paid me!

This is not the first time they did this. They announce layoffs well in advance and let us stress and worry for no good reason for weeks or months. As if they get some morbid pleasure out of torturing us (and it wouldn't surprise me one bit, to be... — read more 

Last year from January 1st on, we heard how the company had too many people and it had to cut costs. In March the first round happened, just under 2000 people and positions. In June all purchased service contracts were not renewed affecting an... — read more 

Face the facts. Jim Farley is an incompetent leader. What shocks me is that Bill Ford and the board of directors can’t see Jim’s incompetence. That says a lot about them. It's not that people can't see his incompetence, it's that nobody wants... — read more 

Farley, are you listening? “Meta Platforms Inc. is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter.” — read more 

Anyone else notice that there's very few jobs listed on Jobs Online? Usually there's a fair bit, but only three today for Michigan.

https://insideevs.com/news/651275/jim-farley-jimmy-fallon-checo-perez-race-electric-gokarts/amp/ Makes me want to vomit.

I think that's probably a low estimate. Eliminate 50% of the LL6's for starters. You know the ones that never contribute anything but rely on the supplier to do all their work and presenting. The ones that do nothing more than pass the buck. The... — read more 

https://jalopnik.com/jim-farleys-still-in-the-middle-of-a-tantrum-1850079071

Even with the latest announcement of coming layoffs, I'm betting you that we'll continue to hire left and right. It would be logical to have a hiring freeze before layoffs but not when it comes to Ford. This is where logic goes to die. I can't... — read more 

Can we venture a guess at how many will be affected this time?

Listening to JF talk to investors it was clear he is NOT the right guy for the job, and neither are any of the Silicon Valley JF hires, including DF who continually tries to paint himself as the next CEO. The guy is still talking like AV for the... — read more 

My burning question to Bill. I don’t think there is one business expert who has given JF a compliment. The Townhall bathroom incident left Bill vulnerable, which in my eyes the CEO failed. Unpack the bu-t kissing, what are they seeing in him? He is... — read more 

So I been following Ford's constant layoffs. My friend (a supervisor at ford) told me that the have 32K and cutting 3K in August. Also they cut few thousand people through "early retirement" age based layoffs in Dec 2022. I am assuming you are... — read more 

Sorry guys just talked to my F 150 guy and it was confirmed. Hope the best to all of you at Ford.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a42778930/dollar-2-billion-loss-spells-trouble-for-ford/ "Ford announced Monday the company will unveil on Feb. 15 the Ford+ plan to improve quality, reduce costs, and leverage technology." This is... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/06/ford-ceo-jim-farley-automaker-advice/69878509007/

BOHICA, from the Detroit News: Ford Motor Co.’s engineering ranks may bear the brunt of additional job cuts the automaker has alluded to in the wake of disappointing earnings, judging from Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley’s latest interview. “It... — read more 

Just thinking out loud. As the rumor of more layoffs before the end of Q1 reaches a crescendo, should the company consider not giving out bonuses in order to limit the scope of the layoffs? Seems kind of duplicitous to give out bonuses while laying... — read more 

The goal seems to be getting input from workers about the move from ICE to EV, the impact on your career, etc.

Automotive News states that its time for Ford (and GM) to pinch pennies to improve financial performance. As we all know, this is Ford's dog whistle to get "on demand" price reductions from the supply base. Farley says the Ford team is... — read more 

http://www.autoextremist.com/

Are they closing the fmcc building next to WHQ or reopening the building for the overflow of this RTO garbage. Not sure anyone is currently in there.

If Ford is going to partner with Red Bull, all they need to do is giving out money. If Ford is going to offer technology, it might do more harm than good. Red Bull might need to compete with Ferrari engined Haas, not Ferrari... But why?!

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/business/automakers-problems-catching-up-with-tesla/index.html

One of the biggest issues bringing down Ford are CAD managers and "people leaders" that have no knowledge of CAD. How can you lead a group and know absolutely nothing about CAD? One CAD supervisor has 4 people under him, the next one has 14 people... — read more 

Just a question…. Some sections due to retirements, attrition and cuts, are left with only one person of expertise/skill set in an area. This is how the company wants it, apparently, especially for ICE. So if you’re the only person left in your... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2023/02/ford-ceo-farley-says-company-is-done-with-two-row-ice-suvs/amp/ That's a lot of revenue he's walking away from.

Let’s build more unprofitable EV’s and Europe will save Ford. Really? Ford Authority: Over the past couple of years, Ford CEO Jim Farley has clearly outlined the automaker’s future direction, and it’s one that will include a rather sharp shift... — read more 

Also wondering about this 91-148% variance. Do they just do flat 100% for AICP and Retirees giving the extra to high performers and current employees? BOHICA

Wow. Ford should ask for a refund for the sh#t advice Hackett purchased and implemented. That together with the money they lost from the age discrimination case...Ford is a train wreck of its own making. I guess hiring and fast promoting kids and... — read more