Ford is failing on all cylinders. How much longer do we think Bill will tolerate the lack of any meaningful progress on quality, profit margin, share price and data/subscription sales?

Lightning Launch issue? The very first 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning units began shipping out to customers early last month, just a few weeks after production started at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. A few weeks later, the first 2022 Ford F-150... — read more 

Lets have a sincere discussion about this. The more managers try to squeeze us, the less motivation I have to give my best. At one point I was expected to do work for three people. It’s a “great” way to burn out your employees so that they start... — read more 

Remember when Chrysler recruited CEO from GM (Europe) and he sold the company? Ford got Farley from Toyota and….the story continues… Ford is investing heavily in all-electric vehicles and battery technology, but it certainly isn’t alone in that... — read more 

With the attrition as high as it is, now the management wants us to work twice as hard/long but they don't want to pay us more. Ford seems willing to spend money on everything under the sun except on employees. That's taking things a step too far. It... — read more 

Last month, select 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models were recalled for underhood fires that have affected a total of 16 vehicles thus far. Ford began investigating the matter back in March but has yet to determine what’s causing these... — read more 

"However, the automaker will still utilize the dealer network to its advantage." How? Seems to me they'll be upset. https://fordauthority.com/2022/06/ford-ceo-jim-farley-wants-100-percent-digital-sales-fixed-prices/amp/

Before I started looking for work at other companies, I thought about trying to transition to a new role within a company. I failed. Maybe it’s just me or maybe it’s not so easy to move within the company. What is your experience?

As Ford prepares to split itself into two distinct entities – Model e, which will focus on EVs, and Ford Blue, which will handle the ICE side of things – Ford dealers have also been asked to specialize in one or the other, or even other parts of the... — read more 

I used to be enthusiastic about working here. It was a time when Ford valued the engagement and hard work of employees, their good ideas, and much more. That enthusiasm faded with time and today I have almost no passion for the job I used to love... — read more 

Why would anyone trust a Ford vehicle? $7,000,000 would buy us either some better quality control, or another LL3. From Steven Symes on Motorious: That’s a lot of money… Back in 2016, 19-year-old Breanna Bumgarner was driving her 2014 Ford Mustang... — read more 

It’s scary to say the least how easily Ford gave up on some very knowledgeable, experienced and good working folks. On the other hand ,I don’t see the newly hired employees bringing that much value to the table. How is Ford standing in terms of... — read more 

When Boston Consulting Group is contracted by Ford, you know the cuts are coming.

As Ford Authority reported back in January, a number of Ford Bronco owners have had major issues with their twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost powerplants, to the point where three owners recently filed petitions seeking an investigation from the... — read more 

The most important thing for me is keeping my skills current, but lately I have a feeling that my skills are a little lagging. Is anyone else dealing with this as well? How do you manage to keep your skills up to date?

Now tweets they will be hiring, salaried will remain flat. Email 10% cut. Stock plummets. Tweet that you weren't really serious. Let's see what the market does.

Bloviation, I always enjoy learning a new word. Read its use at autoextremist.com

It’s just like Ford you have a department meeting discussing rough times financially with the company, wanting to know if we have heard any rumors and five minutes after it’s over they send an email wanting us to look for talented people like us to... — read more 

I would like this question to be answered by those who have recently left. There are many who say they can’t wait to get their severance pay and leave Ford, probably counting on easily getting a new job. My resume isn’t great, but it’s not bad... — read more 

I can't believe that the next round of layoffs could be worse than the ones in April, as some are predicting. Please tell me that this is impossible and that someone is maliciously stirring the pot. I am more anxious than ever because of these... — read more 

Ford's sixth-generation Bronco is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports of "catastrophic engine failure." The federal agency wrote that it has received three petitions requesting a probe into... — read more 

If Tesla needs to lay off 10% of staff, while warning of a recession, Ford needs to layoff at least 30% and warn of a bankruptcy.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/06/ford-wants-to-sell-evs-online-only-with-no-dealer-markups-says-ceo-farley/

I assume that there was not an option to come back (meaning your ties with Ford are severed)? Reason I am asking is because I have seen multiple posts for those close to retirement who are worried about getting laid off. If you were, is there an... — read more 

My father also worked in this industry (not Ford though) and got laid off just before retirement. Now that a lot of people are talking about layoffs here, I wonder if Ford also has this ugly practice of laying off people who are close to... — read more 

In an email, shared being circulated on Twitter, Elon Musk wrote: "Anyone who wishes to do remote work must be in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week or depart Tesla."

“Ford's chief executive says he expects the cost of building electric vehicles to fall to the point that in coming years automakers will be battling each other for sales of EVs priced around $25,000. It currently costs much more to build an EV than... — read more 

How many more OEM engineers have to be laid off before people admit that this is an abusive industry? You have to look beyond the launches and at the many layoffs, not just in the plants but also those either canned because they weren’t fast enough... — read more 

I remember posting a few years ago (I tried to find it but had no luck) saying that we do have fat that needs to be cut but those people never get cut. I still held out hope, though. Years later, we've had many layoffs and lost so many good people... — read more 

The rumors about cuts are circulating and I don't know how big they could get, but it's clear to me that things are getting ugly here. I am already very serious about looking for a new job because I do not intend to wait for them to show me the... — read more 

Thus no leaks?

Savings and pension/lump sum?

So many things are wrong but if you try to speak up about it you become a problem and a target for the next round of cuts. Whether it's a process that needs to be streamlined, an abusive manager, or a desperate need to backfill some positions... — read more 

Data is everywhere, and I just don’t see a path to selling Ford data. First, every other vehicle manufacturer has the identical data from their vehicles. Second, my cell phone is also collecting the same data, but continues collecting when I park and... — read more