What a piece of cr@p meeting! I couldn't keep watching it after the tasteless "getaway car" Escape 2023 commercial. That commercial is not a bow, more of a complete fold down to the "alphabet" and feminist nuts. Yes, I know that recently, we found... — read more 

Attempts to make the company more competitive amid the auto industry's transition to EV, in my opinion, are quite a disappointment. I believe that there are very few people who think that Ford is managing the transition well!?

Please, give me a concrete example because I can't remember a single time that happened. If you can't. then why are you even bothering with them? They are nothing but a chance for leadership to placate employees by answering a bunch of pre-approved... — read more 

Soon to be released rain. Hopefully, by Spring, 2024, housing prices will be 50 - 60% off their 2022 peaks, then housing will be approaching affordable prices for average Americans. Also, this economic downturn is going to devastate the pricing... — read more 

Looking for Ford COBRA costs. NESC gives different prices every time I call them. Looking for ex-Ford employees currently paying for Ford COBRA for themselves + spouse. How much does Ford COBRA actually cost. Help please.

While needed people are laid off, we are spending Billions on pie in the sky projects like scooters, van rides, smart cities, and cameras to notify people of vehicle locks that don’t work. We supposedly have a partnership with a security company on... — read more 

Someone please ask this question: Is it really your intent to encourage all employees to aspire to be poor performers? (9 months pay is only offered to poor performers.) What do you perceive are the optics here?

The best employees, the most talented and those who should have been role models, this company got rid of very easily. Now they are doing great things for the competition. In the meantime, low performers, those who hardly do anything, who cause... — read more 

If you have retiree health insurance through Via Benefits what plan have you signed up for and what is the monthly cost? Enrollment period begins 11/1/22 for 2023. Are you planning to make any changes? Any recommendations or suggestions based on your... — read more 

Am I right or am I right?

Maybe there's an exception here and there, but several years of layoffs and loss of talent through attrition followed by promotions of the wrong people has left behind the worst possible managers. Add to that the mess we have at the very top, and you... — read more 

Not old enough for Medicare but over 55 with 28 years of service. Can anyone tell me if taking the lump sum versus monthly payout has a negative impact on the Ford assist with healthcare costs until Medicare eligible? Thank you.

https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/the-environmental-impact-of-lithium-batteries/ https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/02/01/south-america-s-lithium-fields-reveal-the-dark-side-of-our-electric-future

Pinocchio says "No more recalls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUyB7qB0M8g

Ford is now terrified they will have so many walking out the door enmass to retire that some areas have requested to provide bonuses to some key people not to retire. They are now worried all their experience will walk out the door all at once and... — read more 

I’m not sure why it simply amazes me that we still lack transparency in report outs to management. What good does it do to be dishonest in project status? How can a business run under the lack of telling the emperor he/she has no clothes? We... — read more 

I haven't been here for long and I have no interest in staying much longer. I'm already looking for new opportunities because I don't like the general atmosphere in the company at all. I'm interested in whether there have ever been more difficult... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/10/21/gm-return-office-salaried-workers/69578468007/

Can you share your experience if you retired from Ford and you are younger than 65. Thanks. Income, healthcare insurance, deductible, 401K, pension lum sum or monthly payment from Ford, other expenses.

Once you get retired (SIRP) you stop getting all the Ford propaganda news feeds and guess what?...Nobody outside of SE Michigan gives a rats a$$ about the auto industry. Too bad Bill and Jim have not figured this out. All this smart redesign, new... — read more 

There are cuts all the time, you just don’t here about them because most are big massive cuts like what happened this past August. For instance, they have been cutting programs left and right for better part of two years, and it is only increasing... — read more 

Only impacts a year of production. Ford Motor Company has issued a customer satisfaction program in response to a potential driveshaft issue in the 2021 Ford Bronco. The defect: in affected vehicles, the front driveshaft constant velocity (CV)... — read more 

Remote work from different state or country???? Just wondering — Anyone working remotely from a different state or country other than your state of residence?

I've never been a workaholic, but now I can barely focus on work. How is it even possible to be productive in this kind of atmosphere? Even the fear of losing my job does not motivate me to work more than the minimum necessary, because there is... — read more 

Has anyone chosen to withdraw their 401k funds (and not roll them over)? I am considering withdrawing my entire savings - I'm fully vested. Any time this topic was discussed during the SIRP info sessions, they mentioned a 'potential' 10% penalty... — read more 

Anyone know?

Ok guys. There are more cuts coming. Lower numbers, was told Q1 but not confirmed yet. I will keep you posted.

How much longer can this go on?

Thinking about pinging my old manager at Ford. On the other hand, I don't want to leave GM if Ford switches to RTO in 1 year.

Ford should live-stream the next round of firings. What better way to te--orize the remaining workers and improve morale and convince the fence sitters to GTFO. They could do a pay-per-vue but with a discount for the “family” members. Imagine being... — read more 

Anyone knows when the last day is to leave or to notify your management if you want to take lump sum using this year's interest rate? I know that you need to take the lump sum by Nov. 30.

This is a fact. My dad was kicked out after fifteen years of giving Ford much more than he should have. I hope every single one of you who are still there is currently applying to every good job opening you can find. This company doesn't deserve you... — read more 

The what if you don't risk? All those employees, their families, their friends, their supporters, never buying a ford again. The rest of all of their lives. That is huge. Just do the xxxing right thing for once.

I think this one puts us at 75ish. Ford Authority: 2022 Ford Maverick Recalled Over Brake Light Illumination Issue. https://fordauthority.com/2022/10/2022-ford-maverick-recalled-over-brake-light-illumination-issue/ And in one of our hottest models... — read more 

Accomplish the mission - reduce the NA headcount now, and start '23 focused on products and quality, instead of how to further demoralize workers . Company priorities are so messed up right now. This will take out way more than just GRP eligible... — read more