https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-issues-second-fire-related-131756257.html

In order to let go the "low performers", first we have to know who they are. At FMC, it is hard for middle management to know who are the "low performers". Some slackers easily trick the clueless management into thinking their projects are more... — read more 

Founder and Partner: Bill Ford (and others) "We are an independent venture capital firm focused on leveraging our experience and networks to help startups become lasting institutions." Good or bad for FoMoCo?

...... The last vestige of leadership with a clue. Which means quality will be even worse.... But better. Bill, of you act now maybe you can Joe Hinrichs to come back. Or you can continue to just stumble along.

Heard layoffs will happen week of July 25th. Anyone else hear this?

This is a never ending story, another lawsuit. The saga of the ill-fated Ford Powershift transmission has been well documented in recent years, with numerous lawsuits filed after select 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus models experienced a... — read more 

If they are not giving us a 10% bump they are giving us a pay cut. 10% inflation, 10% pay increase needed.

I try not to worry ahead of time, but still I am slowly looking for new opportunities. What do you think are the least stable jobs here?

Is the plan *LL Voluntary, then *GSR Voluntary, followed by: *All levels, involuntary? Is that it? If so, when? Is there enough time for all this, still before years end?

From today’s Detroit News: “Ford CEO Jim Farley was frank in February when he said the company employed too many people.”

It looks like Ford will be buying back 66,000 expensive SUVs: What began as three unhappy owners of 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles has ballooned to 22 plaintiffs including one from the automaker's home state of Michigan in... — read more 

You can continue to complain about your horrible situation at Ford 24/7 and stay miserable. You can work hard and focus on your own personal satisfaction with a job well done and let it drive you. OR you can work on bettering your skill set and... — read more 

Some companies are starting to get it right. Not hard to believe Ford management didn’t say this, very hard to believe Facebook did.

Remember that we count them as a sale when completed and parked. From Ford Authority: Automotive theft has risen dramatically over the past couple of years, and the perennially best-selling Ford F-Series lineup – which includes the Ford F-150 and... — read more 

I have been reading all these posts and it is baffling why people stay in a boiling pot. Is it that the Ford culture erodes self confidence and self reliance? Is it willful blindness? Is it entitlement after decades of receiving corporate... — read more 

The Lightning isn’t any better than the Mach-E…when will we stop trying to deceive customers? From Motorious: It didn’t do well going up against a gas-burning GMC Sierra… With the advent of all-electric, full-size trucks on the market there’s been... — read more 

“In June, Ford issued a recall affecting 48,924 or 100% of the 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs built during a two-year time period that could lose power while driving or not start.” We used too cancel vehicles that sold that few over two years... — read more 

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/07/11/rivian-job-cuts/

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/electric-car-survey-finds-biggest-reason-preventing-people-buying In short, it's fear of not being able to charge it while away from home (Charging Network). The secons reason is 'short range', having a under 300... — read more 

It is hard to know how many of those who have recently left Ford have gone to another company, and how many have left the industry. What is your estimate?

Looks like we have to buy some of these Explorers and Aviators back. Of course, no one held accountable. What a s**t show Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models due to an engine rail safety issue. The... — read more 

Well, so our flagship EV isn’t something you want to own… 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E owners slap Ford with federal lawsuit over safety defect Between July 13, 2021, and May 31, 2022, Ford reported to federal regulators the company saw 286 customer... — read more 

I'm not eligible for Fords retirement plan, but I am curious why the lump sum will be reduced? Can someone explain this ? This seems backwards, since interest rates are rising. Will this also affect the benefit if the retiree takes the monthly... — read more 

Front page article in the Detroit News about our abysmal quality, and how it’s only been getting worse the past ten years, during which time Farley has been an executive. WHEN WILL FARLEY BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? “So far this year, Ford leads all... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2022/07/ford-maverick-escape-lincoln-corsair-hybrids-recalled-over-fire-risk/amp/ Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2022 Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over a... — read more 

The LL4 announced to the LL6, he would “never have another program again” and transferred the LL6. The LL6 had no clue this would happen prior to the meeting. The LL6 was humiliated in front of everyone. Why did the LL4 do this?

Where did Ford hired vehicle designers from? The new redesign 2023 Ford Escape looks the same as the 2020 Ford Escape. WT_. These designers did a great job, the customers can't tell the difference between the old model and the new model. Mark... — read more 

Not just one problem causing engine fires, and the recall “repair” doesn’t fix the engine problem. Why would anybody buy any Ford product with our abysmal quality? I would not trust our data, software and services to be of any good quality... — read more 

I was wondering if anyone has experienced a colleague or maybe themselves of exhaustion or maybe even burn out? The reason I am asking is because in the past few years the pace in certain areas of the company has been very fast due to prototype... — read more 

Argo AI layoff... — read more 

Starting to hear rumblings of early retirement packages coming .. anyone heard anything ?

It's been a month and I'm still having trouble getting used to things working properly and efficiently. Every meeting I've been to has been short and to the point. From what I can see so far, most managers know what they're doing and they got where... — read more 

autoevolution: “The Quality Is Below Any Other Vehicle I Have Ever Owned,” Says Ford Bronco Owner. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-quality-is-below-any-other-vehicle-i-have-ever-owned-says-ford-bronco-owner-193078.html Imagine putting down a... — read more 

A manager mentioned that the Ford field organizations will be reorganizing. This will impact the Markets/Regions across the nation. By Q3?

Ford management needs to explain whether supply constraints fully explain its weak sales results -- or whether demand for its vehicles is starting to flag. https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/07/07/fords-june-sales-disappoint/ Yes, sales are... — read more 

Ford invested billions in EV, but the sales numbers does not justify. At this rate, Ford electrification will be in bankruptcy soon.