LL6-GSR: 45% LL5+: 125%

Ford’s recall numbers make other manufacturers recalls look like chump change. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/01/30/ford-hyundai-bmw-kia-subaru-recall/11146063002/

IMHO, our biggest problem is a lack of ownership of failures. Without accountability we are doomed to fail again and again. Farley claimed he would fix the warranty issues. He has been here since 2007 and the problem use worse, not better. He has... — read more 

This site has nothing good, but negative posts from everyone.

The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the... — read more 

Unlike our ostrich executive team (head in the sand), the buying public is acutely aware of our issues and recalls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlOe5obtwcw

Everyone is really quiet management having a lot of meetings in our Ford Credit department. Have you heard of any layoffs for vehicle liquidations, customer service, collections or wholesale depts.? I have heard of new hires for collections and... — read more 

I really want to leave Ford and have over 10+ years of service. Is there a way to get a severance? Low performance? Refuse going in office? Complain about AICP and merit increase? Or should I just quit and not look back?

Ford Authority: Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Bronco Sport models over an ABS module leak issue. The defect: in affected vehicles, valves inside the anti-lock brake system module may have been damaged during manufacturing... — read more 

Another proud moment for Ford. How's the Quality Czar doing? Total impact almost 700.000 vehicles with previous vehicles needing another fix. (Reuters News source) Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Friday it is recalling 462,000 vehicles worldwide... — read more 

Of course it is! They are hiring like a drunken sailor in Brazil and Mexico. While axing everyone in Dearborn. So congrats Ford of Brazil! I don't think there will be a similar award in North America.

What are you all looking for from Ford today? Assurance you have job security? Not going to happen. Assurance your bonus will be great? Not going to happen. Assurance your performance will be acknowledged? Not going to happen (at least in a... — read more 

I used to be proud to work here surrounded by some of the biggest experts in their field. Nowadays, the lack of professionalism and competence is a real problem here. For those who remember better days, could you have ever guessed that this would... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/driving-100-miles-ev-now-000000887.html

It's just a mess at Ford. Farley eliminates thousands of people, most were directly involved in the dev and engineering of vehicles and gets upset when no one gives him positive feedback at our Townhalls. We are told we're once again transforming to... — read more 

Why are there 2 GTH just 2 weeks apart? We just had one on 1/23, why do we need to waste more time with another one already on 2/9? Are they going to announce US job cuts at that one?

Ford Authority. Taxpayers pay the price to support Ford EV’s. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) has introduced a newly revised tax credit for electrified vehicles that offers buyers up to $7,500 back, depending on the type of vehicle they... — read more 

How do you deal with having a boss who has no programming language skills? I checked my LinkedIn feed and I see this rather young female who was made supervisor over a group which codes. No code development skills what so ever. Does it just make your... — read more 

Over the year hr said new pr system was quarterly goals and checking, no top achiever. Now I hear there is forced ranking and 80% comp if you deliver 100% of goals and need to delivery stretch to get 100% or more. Hr also said celebrate achievement... — read more 

If you are part of the “data and subscription” team, get your resume updated… From Bloomberg: At Twitter, the diversity, equity and inclusion team is down to just two people from 30, one former employee said. A DEI worker who was let go from a... — read more 

Automotive News shares that Ford is talking with 15 automakers (including China’s BYD) looking to sell Saarlouis. Goodbye Focus and Ford employees. The Farley prophecies are coming!

It is true that they often avoid giving answers to the questions that actually interest employees the most. I think it would be interesting to have a thread with all such questions and concerns for which we still do not have clear answers from the... — read more 

When I hired into Ford many years ago it was one of the happies, proudest days of my engineering career. A.M. knew what he was doing and motivated everyone to work a little harder and smarter to deliver great cars and trucks. Then came the pathetic... — read more 

There are so many people I know who don't work here and who don't feel dread when going to work and I'm not one of them. I hate my job. I don't know if it's Ford and its toxic culture or if maybe I'm just not a good fit, but I just hate what I do to... — read more 

Welcome to the real world. An engineer laid off after over 16 years at Google says 'faceless' tech giants see staff as '100% disposable' https://finance.yahoo.com/news/engineer-laid-off-over-16-104711925.html

How much longer will they remain in operation?

What does this mean? Reduce testing? Thats not happening, we already did that. Notice all the recalls, thats the evidence. Reduce CAD/CAE? Acutally, this is what supposedly gets increased when testing is decreased. And its not resulting in... — read more 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/23/layoffs-2023-recession-software-programs/11086842002/

I don't even remember when the town halls here were more meaningful, more inspiring than they are now. Instead of a valuable internal communication channel, they turned into a waste of time. Honestly, does anyone here actually get the desired... — read more 

“Ford Motor Co. has sent letters offering a $2,500 deal to frustrated customers tired of waiting for certain high-end Bronco SUVs that are on order but delayed because of the ongoing global supply chain disruption. The letters, which landed in... — read more 

Townhall, could see the anger/hatred starting to bleed through in public forum. Anyone care to take a bet when he pops off and “elects” to retire? I’ll set the over/under at 6mon, please place your wagers below. Thank you MAP folks for asking some... — read more 

I own a relatively new ford vehicle(not ev) for a couple of years now. The sensors always seem to malfunction Never work, hence many of the driver assist features are disbaled. Probably made in china. Imagine the plight of ev owners.Pathetic of... — read more 

I know it sounds awful, but for once I'm glad that an American company is laying off foreign employees instead us. I'm not happy that anybody is losing their job, but so many times it's us on the chopping block while others are barely affected. It's... — read more 

"If we reduce the number of employees for better short-term financial results, employee morale will decrease," he said. "I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people... — read more 

Interesting stat from an article in Forbes Mag: Your boss might be hoping you quit because it’s easier and cheaper than firing you Using attrition vs laying off. “2 day a week office requirement = 20% voluntary departures,” Calacanis wrote to... — read more 

Blood shed began in Ford of Europe. BERLIN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ford plans to slash over a thousand jobs at its main German plant in Cologne, German autos publication Automobilwoche reported on Friday, citing unnamed... — read more 

Reading Dilbert this morning, I saw many of the situations at Ford reflected in the comics. Is that what we are, just the punchline of a bad joke, the laughingstock of automakers? How come managers don't realize the ho-e we are in? The numbers are... — read more 

I heard a rumor that upper management may be considering bringing those that voluntarily retired at end of Nov 2022 back as Ford supplemental employees. Are there any Ford benefits or advantages included as a supplemental employee vs returning as an... — read more 

Please plan on attending and paying attention to what leadership presents. I can assure most of the questions and criticisms that come up in this forum will be addressed.

With an earnings miss for 2022, the layoffs will have to begin before end of Q1 to impact 2023 earnings. “While stronger year-over-year results from the firm’s Automotive segment bode well, poor performances from Ford Credit and Mobility units are... — read more