Why would customers expect anything different from Ford? The 2021 Ford F-150 continues to be a fan favorite with its comfortable interior and extreme towing capability. The automaker claims this model is “tougher than before,” but drivers have... — read more
Retiree Healthcare Going Away
How long before Ford goes this route now that Vanguard just kicked their retirees off the "promised" healthcare coverage for retirees. Vanguards original plan called for immediate cancelling. After much push back from retirees they will allow them... — read more
Hard to go up
It may not be that hard for others, but for me personally it is difficult to get a promotion here no matter how hard I work. Maybe hard work is not enough? I wonder if it’s always been this hard to be promoted at Ford?
Ford Motor Company of Canada and Ford Credit Canada REQUIRE vaccinations for hourly, salaried, and agency team members.
Are Canadian employee's being laid off for non-compliance?
Other media acknowledges Detroit Free Ford/Farley Press
From Deadline Detroit: My initial urge after reading the Detroit Free Press’s recent fawning profile of Ford CEO Jim Farley was to say it struck me as bought-and-paid-for “sponsored content” prepared by the automaker’s PR department. But that would... — read more
VSSP - Involuntaries next?
very quiet
Monday Recalls, starting the week off right
If you hear a wind noise..... When will Farley (& Co.) become "maniacs" for quality. Sad commentary. Guess if you live in the "salt belt" don't drive a Ford. Ford (NYSE:F) has recalled 13,544 vehicles with a glass roof panel that may fly off... — read more
Corrective actions for not self-reporting might be...
...something, but I have yet to hear any specific details beyond that Ford will "have to take corrective actions" for those who haven't reported by this weekend. Do we expect them to go immediately to handing out pink slips, or a more measured... — read more
Detroit Free Press: Farley is a Maniac
Another Ford press release printed as news in the Detroit Free Ford Press. Now they aren’t allowing comments on their inane reprints from Ford marketing, they know comments will not be positive. Next up: monthly hoodie sales volumes.
Just curious
Personally I don’t, but I wonder if anyone else, other than the person that mentioned it in one of the threads below, have a problem when you need to contact a person who works from home? In the sense that you can't contact him/ her?
Was Ford booted from Rivian Board
What happened princess? Rivian didn’t need a clothing line? So what’s the strategy now that Rivian is a world class competitor? DETROIT, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N), which has repeatedly touted its strategic relationship with electric... — read more
Ford refreshing Bronco early. Why?
Failed launch, impossible delivery dates, recalls, and lukewarm reception by the buying public. Am I missing something for a “direct reason” why? Earlier this month, Ford Authority reported that a Ford Bronco refresh was scheduled for the 2025... — read more
Ford F-150 Discount Offers Special Financing Plus $1,000 Off In October 2021
All other car/truck companies are selling near list and many not honoring employee discounts. We have to drop the price to get our summer stored 2021 vehicles off the lots while other companies launch 2022. Aren't we special.
and what are the big plans for employees?
Some of the company's big plans are: 40% electric car sales by 2030 invest $11.4 billion in new facilities to produce EV and batteries What worries me the most is that we hear the least about company's plans on how to improve the workplace... — read more
Improvement should be felt
I thought the atmosphere in the company would improve as revenues recovered from the heavy fall due to the pandemic, but I did not feel any significant improvements. I would say that everything is the same, if not worse, than at the worst moment of... — read more
Recall of the Week x2
Embarrassed to be part of the Ford debacle. Using customers to discover defects is unconscionable. That’s Ford! Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2021 Ford Ranger SuperCab models due to a safety issue with the fixed rear head... — read more
Ford EV Charging “Angels”
Who writes this embarrassing dribble? Ford Mach-E hasn’t celebrated its first year in the hands of customers after launch delays and parking for defective chargers. Does 1 year make a plug old? Can’t charge, can’t drive, can’t do at anything less... — read more
F-150 Customers: no extra charge for rust on your new truck!
We don’t treat customers very well. No money to fix hot rot inventory after never ending warranty costs. From Cars.com: Like many 2021 Ford F-150 owners, we discovered our brand-new pickup truck had significant amounts of rust on its underbody... — read more
Ford’s “incubator”
Has anyone else noticed that while General Motors is announcing their software platform and their expectation for it to generate tens of billions in revenue, while our FordX business incubator lists their current “accomplishments” as Jelly and Find... — read more
Recall of the week
When is management accountable for the horrendous quality and failed launch performance. Why would anyone buy a Ford? From Ford Authority: Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Bronco models due to a safety issue with the passenger side... — read more
Implications of numerous recalls?
I love my job but every time I hear recall, I wish I wasn’t in this company. They at the top don’t seem to recognize how great an impact a recall can have on Ford’s reputation?
Will Ford be firing employees who refuse to answer the Vaccine status questions and take the vaccine?
Alot of people at Ford are talking about this, afraid for their job if they dont give up personal medical information and personal moral choices. What is everyone thinking on this? Especially since UAW are exempt from this?
Does anyone believe Ford have the right leadership?
From the Detroit Free Press article on hedge fund Engine No. One investing in General Motors: “The company’s early lead on battery technology, along with Mary Barra and the board’s leadership, creates tremendous advantages," James said in the... — read more
Fusion Transmission Class Action
From Ford Authority: Another case of engineered for coat savings bites us again. Quality counts with customers. A new Ford Fusion transmission class-action lawsuit – Gant, et al., v. Ford Motor Company – has been filed in the U.S. District Court... — read more
Our customer base is shrinking
How many people do you know who are trading in their Ford for something new, usually foreign? I see it happening more and more. If this continues to happen, it could turn out really bad for a lot of us. I really hope the leadership straightens out... — read more
Recall expands, Ford is hemorrhaging on warranty costs
Like a fine Swiss watch all Ford customers can expect their vehicle to be recalled. Now over a million vehicles. Just wrong and no one in management or purchasing is ever accountable. So sad. The fifth generation of the Ford family are due to... — read more
What strange interaction have you had with calling or chatting with Ford IT Connect
Simple issues they do well with. Anything off the script and you will spend an hour on the phone or chat line and still not have an answer.
Wow - Keep an eye on this $4M case! FORD - when will you learn?
https://blog.counselfinancial.com/trial-begins-in-4m-ford-discrimination-case Notice - "three others advised the court they had reached settlement agreements with Ford"
New Class Action due to poor quality
From Ford Authority. The better the engineering the less Ford has to rely on luck. 700,000 vehicles, priceless. Ford hasn’t had the best luck with rear cameras in recent years, as it has been forced to issue recalls for over 700,000 Blue Oval and... — read more
Recall of the Week v 2.0
Here is another proud moment for our Ford team. Changing the cadence to more that one recall per week. Tragically sad. All of the recalls will have to have an impact on financial performance. How will we fund our EV/battery/non-union production... — read more
Anybody know approx timeframe when VSSP results will be out?
People had until the first week of Sept to decide and those that took it will have to leave the company by the end of Oct. I assume they should be announcing the outcome of the campaign and how many people have (or will) be forced out very... — read more
Ford Recall of the Week
Not new vehicles but our streak continues. Sadly, not fixed with previous campaigns. Third time a charm. Ford proud! Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2011-2013 Ford Explorer models due to a defective cross-axis ball jo--t (CABJ) replacement... — read more
Ford is glad the US does not have a big moose population
Might hurt sales in Europe and the North East and North West (unless handling means something to all Ford drivers). https://fordauthority.com/2021/09/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-fails-the-moose-test-spectacularly-video/
Ford: Do the Right Thing on Death Wobble
Ford denying any responsibility for Death Wobble on premium F-150's. ... — read more
Ford Employee's lawyering up!!
You think people are not buying FORD now.......Lol Wait.
Ford family member named head of global brand merchandising (Detroit news headline)
Thanks Dad! Good thing I never have to worry about downsizing or earning promotions. Nepotism is awesome! Love, Alex.
Free speech NOT allowed on the @FordOnline home page - what are they afraid of?
Ford joins Facebook, YouTube and the sold out media in removing the right to free speech. If this doesn't make your blood boil you need to check your pulse!
Ford Motor Saved: Clothing Deal to the rescue!
Detroit Free Press: From our newest Board Member. In 2019, Ford made headlines when the Ford Blue Oval adorned a Versace men's line. English said she wants to create new ways for consumers to connect with the brand. “Anywhere you go around the... — read more