Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Joy of owning the 2021 F-150

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 

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| 1081 views | | 5 replies (last November 5, 2021)
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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 

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| 1430 views | | 6 replies (last October 24, 2021)
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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?

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 

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| 1020 views | | 1 reply (October 19, 2021)
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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 

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| 1011 views | | 5 replies (last October 19, 2021)
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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.

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| 1530 views | | 7 replies (last October 15, 2021)
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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?

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| 1490 views | | 6 replies (last October 19, 2021)
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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 

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| 1670 views | | 5 replies (last October 14, 2021)
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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 

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| 1260 views | | 5 replies (last October 15, 2021)
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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 

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| 1730 views | | 7 replies (last October 15, 2021)
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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 

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| 1290 views | | 5 replies (last October 12, 2021)
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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 

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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 

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| 1320 views | | 2 replies (last October 13, 2021)
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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 

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| 1040 views | | 1 reply (October 8, 2021)
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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 

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| 860 views | | 1 reply (October 8, 2021)
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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?

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 

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| 1100 views | | 6 replies (last November 5, 2021)
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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 

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| 940 views | | 3 replies (last September 29, 2021)
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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 

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| 750 views | | 1 reply (September 29, 2021)
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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/

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| 1000 views | | 2 replies (last October 2, 2021)
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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 

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| 1350 views | | 6 replies (last September 30, 2021)
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