Anyone have experience with working part time (TWA ) there? Was my experience as bad as anyone else’s? I was a top performer in PF engineering for several years until I went part time to try and get pregnant and once I went part time, I was treated... — read more
Since I’ve retired
I turned in my notice last December. I thought I would miss it and oddly enough, I don’t. I am not of traditional retirement age, but thanks to good investments and my wife’s company having an excellent family plan I was able to retire a few years... — read more
Happy Ford SRD Day!
2 yrs ago today, Ford accelerated their current day problems...by getting rid of experienced and "older" talent, and replacing them with younger workers and yes men and women who obviously don't have the same aptitude. Ageism at its finest. Brown... — read more
Most Recalled Truck? The winner is?
No carmaker is perfect, despite us all having our own sensibilities in regards to which rides we stand by. Chevy fans are hardly polite when it comes to pinpointing the flaws of Fords, especially when it comes to the fight between Mustang and Camaro... — read more
Fixing someone else's errors?
How often does it happen that you have to correct someone else's mistakes? Do you have such experiences? I'm tired of fixing errors and redoing someone else's work. It is not clear to me how a company can allow one to be so irresponsible towards... — read more
Spin needed: overworked, undersized Bronco engines poor mpg
We need to find a positive spin for this. Any recommendations? From Automobile: Bronco brand customers demand the highest-levels of off-road capability and performance. With off-road competition-proven EcoBoost engines and class-exclusive... — read more
Explorer Hood TSB
Great job avoiding a recall and dodging a class action suit. More pain for Ford customers who just want a vehicle and brand they can trust. Ford issued four technical service bulletins (TSB) addressing the issue for 2000-2017 model year Explorer... — read more
Warped F-150 dash
Currently being litigated. This has to take some shine off the Ford crown jewel. Another effort to put distance between customers and Ford. The struggle to make a reliable and dependable vehicle continues. A number of complaints regarding the... — read more
The CDC said fully vaccinated Americans can do away with wearing masks and social distancing.
We will soon find out if Ford workers can finally do away with masks. We will find out if Ford is an American company or co------t-run company.
Just make trucks,SUV’s, and cars better.
What a waste of time, money, and engineering talent. No benefit when vehicle is sitting with 22,000 of its friends in a parking lot. Has the new Ford lost its mind? Certainly lost their way. According to a recently-published patent filed by... — read more
Alexa (I Spy) in my car?
No thank you to Ford. Don't want my personal conversations and data recorded and reviewed in my home or CAR. Ford continues to look for ways to have data revenues exceed vehicle sales. Ford expands in-vehicle Alexa capability as it begins... — read more
EV’s will be more popular now that there is a gas shortage
When gas goes up to 4 dollars a gallon people will reconsider electric. But wait........ that electricity has to come from somewhere???? And it will be expensive because it comes mostly from burning fossil fuels. Gee such clean emissions unless you... — read more
Head count reduction is comming
As the company announced weakened first-quarter earnings, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger warned that the worldwide chip shortage will continue until companies increase their manufacturing capacity to meet renewed demand, which could take as long as two... — read more
Here we go again, RECALL Alert (again)
Not putting our best foot forward, in fact, we have lost our way with dependable production and quality. So sad. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 617,00 Explorer sport utility vehicles in the United States at the request... — read more
Why is Ford not tackling the right issues?
I can't understand why instead of quality issues, which is a huge core problem, they give priority to minor issues and side issues. Management needs to tackle the right problems, but instead they are persistently spending a lot of energy and time on... — read more
Agency employees - Exempt or Non-exempt
Are Agency employees considered Exempt or Non-Exempt. And does this classification apply across the board, i.e., can some agency people be considered Exempt while other agency people are considered Non-Exempt?
Unfair load distribution?
I am a little envious of those who say they only work effectively for 2 hours because I am overwhelmed with work. I don’t know if it has to do with a different approach, the type of work they do here or simply with the fact that the distribution of... — read more
F-Series stockpiles -- another one
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/05/03/ford-gm-semiconductor-chip-super-duty-kentucky/4918434001/
Chip impact, Bronco
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/05/05/ford-factory-production-semiconductor-shortage-uaw/4958674001/
Starting your own business?
I wonder how many have gone and started their own business using the experience gained in this company? I’ve been here a long time but I have a few more years until retirement and lately I’ve been thinking about whether it’s worth taking the risk... — read more
Chip shortage is not a problem at Ford.
The chip shortage will have minimal impact to Ford due upfront planning and staying nimble in the face of uncertainty. Our CEO, Jim Farley, has instituted several measure to ensure Ford is among the leaders in responding to this crisis. He has been... — read more
Did Ford ever care about hard work?
I know that's not the case now but I'm curious if there was ever a time when hard work was rewarded instead of being punished by constantly increasing workload? I've been here for four years and I'm really getting tired of watching all the "yes-men"... — read more
What happens when Q2 revenue drops to $18B?
If production is cut in half at least through Q2, I don’t see how cash flow supports payroll expenses. Much worse if chip shortage continues through 2022.
racial equity
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/29/ford-angela-henderson-racism/4870616001/
Ford to accelerate battery development with $185M 'Ford Ion Park' lab in 2022
ICE are going away along with the jobs that supported them. Not many people needed to build battery packs. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/27/ford-plans-create-185-m-battery-development-lab-michigan/7396150002/
Voluntary packages
Do you think that Ford will again offer early retirement packages to employees who qualify in the foreseeable future before major layoffs? I think it was a great thing, but a friend of mine thinks that in case of next big cuts Ford will no longer... — read more
When will Farley host Saturday Night Live?
Has to keep up with Elon Musk!
Mercury Marquis Tops Used Car Buy List88
"Mercury Grand Marquis Rises From the Dead to Make Forbes List" https://www.motorbiscuit.com/mercury-grand-marquis-rises-dead-forbes-list/ Got to celebrate good news on reliability! Ford made some really good reliable cars. I hope there will... — read more
Ford's Mustang Mach-E is eating into Tesla's US sales
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/business/ford-mustang-mach-e-tesla-market-share/index.html
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Nabs IIHS Top Safety Pick
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Narrowly Misses Top Safety Pick+ Rating IIHS crash testing shows top marks in all areas except—in some trims—headlight performance. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-iihs-tsp-crash-test-rating/ — read more
Stockholders -- be sure to vote!
If you own Ford stock, send a message to the board by voting your proxy before the May 13 annual meeting. This is your chance to vote against the board nominations of Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford III. Also on the proxy ballot is a proposal... — read more
First discount on Bronco Sport
Thought we had more orders than we could fulfill and “sold out.” Scary to publish discounts so early with a fresh platform. Nationwide Ford Bronco Sport discount offers for April 2021 are as follows: Discount Offer: $500 total cash... — read more
Ford extends shutdown, Stellantis confirms layoffs due to chip shortage
Ford and Stellantis this week announced new production cuts due to the global semiconductor shortage, with popular models including the Ford F-150 and Jeep Grand Cherokee facing cuts... — read more
Rumors of new round of H/C reductions
With an anticipated dismal earnings report coming, has anyone else heard of pending H/C reductions that are supposed to happen in 2H, 2021? I would gladly take an early out if offered.
WALL OF RECALL SHAME SINCE 2/1/21
Predicting the list will grow with our new outdoors storage strategy. Below is a full and chronological list of recalls from Ford Motor Company since 2/1/21: Date: 4/16/21 NHTSA Recall ID number: 21V223 Issue: Loss of backup camera... — read more
F-150's Continue to Pile Up Outdoors
Amazing that we continue to add millions of dollars of incomplete inventory to sit outside. No surprise that other industries that pay more for the chips are getting fulfilled first. Global Purchasing at its best. Still no one held accountable in... — read more