Started early in the year when apparently, they switched to quarterly check-ins. I got "on-target" for all. With the understanding that there was an "above-target" level as well as "below target". The rating system seemed kinda arbitrary but I just... — read more
2-7-2023
First day hiring spree. Send us your tired huddles masses of nerds.
Any sense to RTO
We do not collaborate and when we go in to WHQ we cannot find a seat so our team is spread out everywhere. Half my team is out of state so I see no sense in commuting all that way for nothing. How do we make them see a happy employee is more... — read more
Checking on my Fellow Ford Pro Friends
Who thought it was a good idea to give different AICP amounts? And then for them to be so drastically different is insane! On our Ford Pro AICP call today, we were told they didn't plus up our bonuses because Ford Blue didn't even deserve the... — read more
Billy zigged when I thought he was gonna zag
Ford announces return to Formula One for 2026, partners with Red Bull NEW YORK -- Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula One in 2026 as it joins forces with world champions Red Bull. The American automotive giant announced its return to the... — read more
Thought Ford was working on saving money?
Wondering how all the Ford employees and agency, that were layed off, to save Ford money, feel about everyone left behind getting $9000 extra this year?
Despite everything, the leadership thinks they got the right plan
While discussing the fourth-quarter results with Wall Street analysts, Ford’s leadership declined to detail the specific steps it will take to cut costs and make the automaker more efficient and profitable. Farley said the answer is not simply... — read more
Jimmy Car Car will save us!
He will spin the Earth backwards to a time when Ford had the potential to be profitable by traveling in his race car at "an angular velocity 46.296 radians per second," or approximately 660,000,000 miles per hour, which is nearly the speed of light. — read more
Cramer says he give Farley one more quarter
His cheerleader on CNBC says he give one more quarter before he cuts to sell rating. Doesn’t know how they are going to come up with 2billion in cost cuts.
Gaslighting on Mach-E. Model E Chief Customer Officer says:
Ford works to extend the tax credit on Mach-E and leases to keep the money, Farley says prices will not drop and then this from Ford PR (Ford Authority). Embarrassing and sad reflection on the CEO and FoMoCo. As Ford Authority reported last month... — read more
Bonus plan
How much did ford announce to give bonus?
Phoebe still carrying Farley’s water
Today’s Free Ford Press, two front page headlines from Phoebe: Battle heats up as Ford Bronco is challenging Jeep Wrangler Ford UAW hourly workers to get $9,176 Buried on page 6 by Phoebe: Ford releases disappointing 2022 earnings And they wonder... — read more
White collars are doing heavy lifting, UAW is dragging us down IMHO
In my honest opinion, I see white collars doing the heavy lifting designing new products but operational costs are still high. In my experience when I spend time at plants I see very high inefficiency. Plants workers ask for weekend work but don’t... — read more
Lawler confirms more white collar layoffs in this AP article
https://apnews.com/article/ford-motor-co-business-b0137fce44e642a83a64642c59039d48
54%
once again?
They admitted to failure
Execution problems means they are in over their head.
What did JF mean?
What did he mean when he said “We left about $2 billion in profits on the table that were within our control."
More Firings
Ford CFO John Lawler said during today's earnings call that Ford has “more to do” on job cuts. Corporate talk for: "we screwed up but regular hard working folks will pay the price while we get multi million dollar bonuses".
Ford UAW profit Share $9,176 up from $7,377 last year.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/02/ford-uaw-hourly-workers-2022-profit-sharing/69865970007/
Ford posts ugly fourth quarter, full-year net loss as ‘execution issues’ plague production
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/ford-f-earnings-q4-2022.html
“We should have done much better last year,” say# Farley
We would have done much better last year, without Farley. WHERE IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY?????
Ford will announce earnings at 5 pm EST today (2/2/23)
It will be good news! Smashing GM results from earlier this week. Ford will be running circles around it's cross-town rival. Just watch the magic unfold at 5 pm!
Alight HSA $25 charge to close account after moving it to Fidelity
Those muthers...I transfered my HSA to Fidelity and Alight charged me $25 to close the account. If you plan to transfer it you might want to leave $.01 in the account to jack it to em. Word is Fidelity will credit you $25 if you ask.
GM invest almost a $1B in new gas engine plans.
Ford we be looking like fools.. the next gen GM V8 will blow us away. Scratch the back of the UAW too cause them is good union jobs installing pistons and spark plugs. Might it be a contract year? Maybe we throw you a bone to get picked or passed... — read more
Think you're safer if you don't share knowledge with others?
Only thing I learned now in my mid 30s is don't teach anything to other engineers. I am even teaching wrong stuff to engineers offshore, or giving them bad and old information. It in your best interest if they are lost. I was really shocked when... — read more
RIP Ford Fiesta
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-02/ford-bids-farewell-to-best-seller-in-move-epitomizing-disruption?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Ford’s “Canopy” receives ZERO recognition at CES
A competitor, CarMate USA got the innovation award for their in vehicle camera. Ring CarCam got press mentions about their product and $6 monthly subscription. Ford Canopy got zilch. When do FLV and CM get their PEPs? CES 2023 INNOVATION AWARD... — read more
Trying to save your job?
Among those who encourage leaving Ford and those who say that anywhere is better than here, there seem to be very few who are actually trying to save their jobs. Despite everything, I still like this company and what interests me the most is how to... — read more
Yet another Explorer investigation…of 1.86 million vehicles
Detroit – The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that windshield trim panels can fly off of Ford Explorers while they're traveling at highway speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164... — read more
GM 158% Bonus
Hopefully AICP is good.
Anything for volume
Need it bad, deliver it bad. Ford Authority: Production of the sixth-generation Ford Bronco has been mired with issues from the very beginning, as the rugged off-road SUV launched during the height of the pandemic, leading to production and... — read more
Explorer’s turn in the news!
Ouch! U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they have opened a safety probe into more than 1.8 million Ford Explorer sport utility vehicles over reports windshield trim panels can detach while driving at highway speeds. The National Highway... — read more
And here we go.
Didn't JF say he wasn't going to reduce the price of EVs? https://www.wsj.com/articles/ford-cuts-prices-of-ev-mustang-mach-e-11675090387?mod=hp_lead_pos2
Did you use Right Management?
Were their services worth your time?
Why Jim Farley Hates you and how that’s a good thing
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-ceo-says-automaker-needs-100500378.html This guy is a broken record. So dull and uninspiring. The way Phony Wall Howard gushes over this air head is a joke.
$2.7 BillionDollar write off with ARGO
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/fords-$2.7-billion-speed-bump-could-actually-be-good-news.