Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Rusty 2021 F150

As I’ve said upthread and elsewhere, the dealers need to reject these trucks. It’s akin to a grocery store rejecting a palate of fruit with mold on it. This needs to be pushed all the way back up the supply chain to the source until someone fixes it... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 4 replies (last February 26, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19yrWx0e

More Recalls

Does the company manufacture ANYTHING that is not recalled anymore? https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2021/02/22/ford-recall-thousands-2021-f-150-s-super-duty-trucks/4541119001/

Ex Ford employee ... W2 not received

Does anyone have Ford payroll services phone number? I’m an ex Ford employee, and haven’t received my W2 yet. Benefits enter guys are no help.

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| 1640 views | | 2 replies (last February 21, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19vikNUL

Another Farley dumb--sery

Apparently Farley forgot he was the CEO and he thought he was chief tweeter for Bill Ford https://jalopnik.com/ford-ceo-wishes-we-got-the-puma-st-forgets-job-title-1846288005

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| 1410 views | | 3 replies (last February 25, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19uwTuhJ

Why is USA offshoring components manufacturing

FILE PHOTO: A worker at the Volkswagen assembly line in Wolfsburg, Germany 01:43 Hit by a chip crunch, auto makers face a new reality The semiconductor crunch that has battered the auto sector leaves carmakers with a stark choice: pay up, stock up... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 3 replies (last February 24, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19u7MRpI

Airbag Recall V2.0

Setting a low bar for warranty performance: Ford Motor Co is recalling 153,000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed, the automaker said on... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 1 reply (February 19, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19uoyPB9

Say GOODBYE to another failed investment

At $23 a share, this will leave a $300 million mark on the financials: Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co F.N has dissolved its stake in Velodyne Lidar Inc VLDR.O, a maker of sensors used in self-driving cars, according to a regulatory filing on... — read more 

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| 2071 views | | 2 replies (last February 16, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19qgpKd2

Boo Hoo when Ford gets caught

Nice job Purchasing! Low prices at what cost to Ford. No accountability with management (HTT). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's chief executive, Jim Farley, on Thursday publicly encouraged South Korea's chemicals and electric vehicle (EV)... — read more 

Used trucks now a priority?

Eye off the ball chasing used trucks. Watch Ram and Silverado capture more volume. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday launched Ford Blue Advantage, a new digital marketplace that will allow its dealers to list and sell certified used vehicles on a single... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 4 replies (last February 14, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19m014D6

Another Faux Paux by Ford Purchasing

Stolen technology is always cheaper: SK Innovation Co.’s Korean-made batteries will be banned from the U.S. for 10 years, dealing a potential blow to efforts by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG to ramp up production of electric vehicles. SK... — read more 

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| 1215 views | | 1 reply (February 11, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19m2Ab1H

Name Change

Tesla was previously called Tesla Motors. Kia just changed it's name from Kia Motors to Kia Corporation. Is it time for Ford to become Ford Company or Henry's Automobile Company.

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| 1100 views | | 4 replies (last February 11, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19lqjReu

CA dismisses Fuel Economy investigation

CA dismisses investigation on reported fuel economy. Here is our defense: Ford declined to comment on the lawsuit Friday but argues in court papers it should be dismissed, saying owners are "implausibly claiming that Ford had a duty to disclose the... — read more 

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| 1132 views | | 1 reply (February 7, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19ikoTxv

Another losing year

Ford lost $1.2 BILLION on revenue of $127 billion (down from $160 billion in 2018 and $143 billion in 2019. The loss would be worse, but there was $4.9 BILLION in "other revenue." The "Smart Mobility" group is responsible for losing almost $1... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 4 replies (last February 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19fbroi0

Phew

Interesting detail. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/02/04/ford-china-zoyte-electric-vehicle/4385363001/

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Post ID: @OP+19fmrKc3

Another zero return investment.

Ford terminated Zotye relationship today. From Oct 2017 press release: Ford Motor and China's Anhui Zotye Automobile have agreed to invest a combined $756 million to set up a 50-50 joint venture in China to build electric passenger vehicles, both... — read more 

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| 1180 views | | 2 replies (last February 5, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19fsYsuB

Can’t make money building cars.

Ford Motor Co. has designed and created clear N95 face masks so that hearing impaired people can read lips while protecting themselves from COVID-19, the company announced Tuesday. Another planned media distraction from what’s important, launch of... — read more 

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| 1345 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19deunIb

What’s another billion lost

Ford investing $1B to add capacity for 32,000 addition units in S Africa. Don’t really see other car manufacturers rushing to this market. Another step closer to being Volkswagen’s truck brand. - Ford Motor Co will invest $1.05 billion in its... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19d9ZoUt

WERS

It looks like this site is generally frequented by IT types. Maybe there is even the occasional PD LL that browses here to find embers of possible rebellious ideas that need quelled before they grow. I have a question for our anonymous Ford family... — read more 

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| 3170 views | | 16 replies (last February 24, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19ba8RXx

Thousands of UAW layoffs

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/28/ford-uaw-layoffs-plants-part-shortage/4289866001/ Doesn't hurt the laid off too bad, because they get almost full pay. However, if we aren't building and shipping the maximum number of... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 1 reply (January 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+198c0xZh

PRP?

I'm wondering if there will be any PRP's offered this year?

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| 1763 views | | 4 replies (last January 29, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+198sqp2E

Epic fails

After the problem with the F-150s what was the epic fail, I wonder what the next epic fail will be? Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t like that to happen, but the probability is high. Considering how this company is managed, how much employees and... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 2 replies (last January 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+197NzuIe

How screwed is Ford in the next 2-3 years?

That's at least how long it will take for things to go back to normal, if even then. So I'm wondering just how screwed not just us, but all automakers are in the near future.

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| 1660 views | | 5 replies (last February 1, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+197ER5FR

Question

Do we have any idea when the next round of cuts will be?

Promoting from within gone. Talent is outside Ford.

DETROIT — Moray Callum, the man in charge of crafting some of Ford Motor Co.'s most memorable vehicles the past two decades, will retire as its vice president of design effective May 1, the company said Monday. Callum, 62, will be replaced by... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 2 replies (last January 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+196nGKbK

F-150 2020 issues

https://www.cashcarsbuyer.com/2020-ford-f-150-problems/

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| 1210 views | | 4 replies (last January 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+196qnjWv

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