39k Expedition and Navigators due to fire risk. Hey, I know, let's focus on software, data and firing as many people as we can. That will fix it!

The Ford CEO is launching a podcast on Spotify called "Drive" that will feature him talking about cars with personalities from the automotive industry and celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel and Tom Brady. "Having these conversations helps me recharge my... — read more 

I would really like to see that leadership is looking after the companies best interests. Strange as it may sound, I no longer have the impression that they are thinking about the future of this company. Unfortunately, I believe many think the... — read more 

Can we start by moving Purchasing to Mexico? Ford of Mexico has undergone extensive changes in recent months, with a bevy of new products launching in the North American country as well. Roughly one year ago, FoMoCo launched a fully online buying... — read more 

What's Next?

Farley statement on Buffalo Michigan Central Station Bill masters of scale podcast Crain notable leaders in EV Ford Pro thing We are a car company that makes 97.5% ICE to 2.5% EVs.

“Tesla vehicles had the most new EV registrations with 113,882, representing 59% of electric cars registered during that period. Kia came in second with 8,450 based on strong sales of its Niro subcompact. Ford was third with 7,407 registrations for... — read more 

From June, 2018: “ Michigan Central Station, shuttered 30 years ago, will be redeveloped over the next three to four years into a magnet for high-tech talent and a regional destination with modern work spaces, retail, restaurants, residential living... — read more 

New electric vehicle registrations spike in Q1, led by Tesla. When I notice they delete posts, I make a point of clicking here less, then they get less ad revenue.

I'm going to enjoy doing my job half-assedly for as long as I can. I've stopped giving a damn a while ago and now I only give as much as I get. With our pay and melting benefits, even my half-assed efforts might be too generous. When they decide to... — read more 

The Ford Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Ford is $775, which means it has above average... — read more 

Employees are being fired, laid off, and pushed to quit left and right. If you don't have an exit strategy, you're leaving yourself vulnerable for no good reason. I'm not saying you have to utilize it, but you need to have that option. I've seen too... — read more 

Throughout my career here - I will be retiring soon - I think morale has never been worse. I'm sorry that many new generations may never experience Ford the way I did when I first started working here. I don't even know if Ford is aware of how... — read more 

I was part of the “workforce reduction” my reward for being a top achiever last year. Was told I would be paid through May- as of this moment no deposit had been made. Anyone else in this situation?

Thoughts?

What are they? I first met him just after he joined as VP Marketing. I’ve been amazed that he actually finagled his way to the CEO job. I cannot think of a single thing other than that feat that he has accomplished, certainly nothing that benefits... — read more 

These names sound even worse than the original Big ten names Legends and Leaders Divisions. Is that the best they could do? What about Team Lose $ and Team $? Much more straight forward Remember Chris never said that Hackett didn't get it - he... — read more 

The Lincoln brand has faced some tough results in recent studies, as just nine percent of luxury shoppers considered it in Kelley Blue Book’s Q3 Brand Watch Study last year, and consideration dropped to eight percent in Q4, too. Unfortunately for... — read more 

JF says ‘show me.” Why do our customers have to be the ones to highlight build and engineering issue. Ridiculous strategy! From Ford Authority: The automaker has asked Ford technicians to take photos of all new vehicles that come in for service... — read more 

The way my manager behaves never ceases to amaze me. I tried my best to understand the reason for his animosity towards me. The person is sabotaging me from moving up, for no reason at all, and he is also actively sabotaging the workplace culture... — read more 

Back during the 2000's the magical number for NA salaried headcount the company wanted was between 17-20k. Now with EV and offshoring you can expect that to drop even lower. This is not over. they staff south of the border but continue to cut here in... — read more 

Unfortunately, surviving layoffs here doesn't mean much. Those who got laid off have already overcome the initial stress and found new opportunities by now, but there is ever-increasing pressure on those of us who remained. Isn't it getting harder... — read more 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nineteen unmarked burial sites were discovered earlier this spring at the spot of Ford Motor Co.'s planned electric vehicle battery plants in Kentucky's Hardin County, the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed Monday. The discovery... — read more 

Since Farley have was promoted to CEO: Market share is down. Stock price down almost 50% from last year’s high. Revenue is down. Profits are down. Lightning launch is failing—they are parked in lots waiting for chips. How much more losing do we take... — read more 

Discuss.

As supply chain constraints including the semiconductor chip shortage continue to plague automotive production, numerous Blue Oval vehicles have been spotted by Ford Authority spies sitting at various sites awaiting those precious parts. This... — read more 

Embarrassing (again). Clear coat an option now? After receiving glowing reviews from experts and critics alike, the 2022 Ford Maverick has quickly become a sales success, ranking among the fastest-selling vehicles on the market, attracting owners... — read more 

We must need the cash considering how many incomplete vehicles are just sitting outside. Ford Motor is selling 8 million of its Rivian Automotive shares, with the insider lockup for the stock of the once high-flying electric vehicle maker is set to... — read more 

Oh dear - perhaps some of the train station workers can get moved back to PD to clean things up.

When was the last buyout offer? Any chance another one is coming any time soon?

I'm worried. Everything suggests that Ford will more and more often not hesitate to let go pension eligible employees just before they've reached full pension maturity?

Ford closed at $57.157 Billion GM closed at $57.746 Billion The big question: will Phoebe at the Detroit Free Ford Press make this the front page headline in the Sunday edition? The answer is no, because Farley won’t send her a press release telling... — read more 

I don't understand what's the point of you staying. You hate the company so you're miserable, but you're also not productive so you're not good to Ford or your coworkers who probably have to pick up the slack. Honestly, what do you get from just... — read more 

Was there an internal name or code word for the recent layoffs? Anyone know what the brass is calling the next layoffs? Just curious.

Genius move (or not). Will we need incentives to move these parking lot queens. The semiconductor chip shortage has plagued automotive production for over two years now, leading to billions in lost sales for automakers, record low inventory levels... — read more 

Bad times in the stock market and interest rates rising. Ford Pension not so bad right now.

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