My friend just said his severance was pending in his bank account. Oh boy….who is going out to put that down on an EV or Ford? Not I says the wise man. I still own 1 unit of Ford stock in my 401k. It costs them more to mail the annual report... — read more 

Farley committed to breaking out the financial numbers this year for Model e and data and subscription sales. I have seen NOTHING from our incubator, Ford Next, that implies their revenue/profit could possibly ever exceed that of the F150. Does... — read more 

I don't like how this company has been doing business for a long time. Since I disagree with Ford's management on most things, I gave notice. It makes no sense to stay somewhere and mostly disagree with company's direction. Maybe someone thinks that... — read more 

So my LL2 advised our group that 5% of the personnel were let go (recall that 3,000 represents about 10%) He just sent a department Global Town Hall meeting the day after our regular Town Hall meeting (on the 9-29-22). Interesting to see what he... — read more 

Full disclosure I work for the lower case car company but I live near Dearborn. I'm confused. Why all the new labs in the last few years (that one under construction on Oakwood is gigantic compared to anything where I'm at) and at the same time... — read more 

I have 27 years with Ford with a pension. If I decide to retire by 11/30 and take the lump sum, how much advanced notice do I need to give Ford? I want to give the least amount of advanced notice.

Hey everybody, I am a recent college grad that just joined as an FCG and I don't live in Michigan. Despite starting fully remote, my manager said I should eventually consider relocating but that our team is going to stay remote until further... — read more 

Even if it is really true that there will be no new cuts until next year, the best advice is to never stop looking for the next job. I've been trying to find something new for months and I'm not succeeding at it, probably because of my age... — read more 

Those who want to keep their jobs have no way to do it. They cut the best, which means that hard work and engagement mean nothing anymore. I don't bother trying to keep my job anymore because I know in advance that if Ford decides that I will be... — read more 

Has anyone who has retired chosen COBRA? Is the added cost approximately the amount listed on your W2 "Employer Sponsored Health Coverage"? Also, how long can you continue COBRA coverage?

3 weeks have passed since and I am slowly getting used to not being employed. The entire process is a$$ backwards. I wonder if the folks at NESC are working on make shift pallet desks and sitting on buckets.

Despite them telling us we are done.

Everybody is talking about quiet quitting, but what about quiet firing? Ford has been doing this for years. Tell me this doesn't sound familiar to many of you: "Quiet firing is when a leader attempts to push an individual out of a company, by making... — read more 

Farley is obviously cleaning house - out with the old ( performance, loyalty have no relevance ) Hau was the fall guy for recalls - over the past few years plenty of senior folks were removed - Sherif Marakby of the so-called AV llc comes to mind... — read more 

I know everybody is saying to look for a new job but my goal is to stay here. I'm at the stage of my life where I'm too young to retire and too old to start again. I've been at Ford for nearly two decades. It's all I know at this point. I don't want... — read more 

I was hoping that quality would finally become one of the priorities. It looks like there is no hope for that happening anymore?

Has anyone been retired with a Ford genuine pension for a couple years, and asked by Ford if they will switch to a lump sum? Is this possible? I have a friend who worked for Ford from 1985-1995 ish and got some kind of pension eligibility, but has... — read more 

Agency employee here planning to leave Ford soon. Ought to jump ship with all that’s going on here. Is it okay to give only a week’s notice at the agency I am with at Ford? Anybody done something similar?

My team can't lose one more person. Literally. We are barely making it as it is. One more person and either all of us will quit or we'll stay but things just won't get done. When people talk about more layoffs I can't even imagine it as a... — read more 

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/09/07/ford-mach-e-recall-half-shafts/

Did anyone receive the payment already? How was it calculated?

Word on the street is that there will be changes made to the pension plan. Sounds like those who are eligible will need to retire to keep what they have, or stay and risk having it modified in accordance with the new plan. Anyone hear the same?

U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to build a factory in Europe that will produce electric vans for both companies. The companies announced a memorandum of understanding Thursday and plan to create a jo--t-venture to... — read more 

Just think of how many jobs could be saved if Ford wasn’t spending so much on lawyers, litigation and recalls: Channel 9 has a major update in a legal battle that could impact drivers everywhere involving an issue Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke has been... — read more 

Did you take the monthly pension (aka annuity) or the lump sum? I'm guessing that asking for "years of service" and "retirement age" might be TMI but appreciated if you are willing. Of course, asking people not post opinions or politics is... — read more 

Does anyone know when the new interest rates will be posted so we can run our numbers?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/06/yellen-to-speak-at-fords-dearborn-plant-thursday/65544998007/

Does anybody feel like things have become worse since the layoffs? My manager was bad before but now he acts even worse. He lost his ability to speak normally, every word he utters is yelling. It doesn't help there are fewer of us so he can... — read more 

In certain cases if you are leaving Ford to go to a competitor I know they will walk you out immediately. If you go to put in a two week notice and they walk you out do you get paid for two weeks or is it an automatic termination?

Its supposed to be about layoffs or something related. This website is useless. Instead of helpful or insightful comments, we find instead: People trolling and trying to make people affected by a layoff feel down. Political (bashing... — read more 

So, Ford is planning to sell wireless camera subscription service’s tbe o cove4 our door locks that don’t work as they should, but criminals are already able to defeat wireless cameras. We are always a day late and a dollar short: Chris Burns, the... — read more 

Any truth to this rumor? If yes, when is the timing?

because this is such an awful company? Please share your stories!!!

How many out there have 30 years or more and are ready to retire November 30th? I believe this will remove more then the layoffs did. Wish they would have done volunteer at this point.

If you're 50+, with a minimum of 10 yrs of service...keep your resume up-to-date. They don't care how much you know, how loyal you are, or how hard you work. Unless you're a drinking buddy of an influential LL, you will be targeted on any round of... — read more 

It looks like we have all accepted that layoffs are done and it's time to move on. I'm still worried about the original 8k leak but I can't think and stress about it all the time. Hopefully, we are right and we won't come to regret this if they... — read more 

Even if you're still working, please set up alerts on LinkedIn (and/or your fav job site) for keywords. I have 6 or so set up and get job listings for at least 10 jobs from each keyword, every day. It's free and it's proactive.

Ford recently announced the number 52 recalls for 2022. My friends and neighbors just sold their Ford vehicles and bought Toyota, Honda, Kia, and Mazda. They cannot handle the constant problems, wasting time at the dealerships, and the risk of... — read more