I think all here raised excellent points! @OP+16iRGLZE

Heard

What’s up with the audit / X-ray ? Another version of SRD layoffs ??

Strong start in the electrification game... Let's see what will occur with the Mach-E... — read more 

How long do you fellas think it's going to stick around for?

During Hackett’s awful tenure so many poor personnel decisions were made at levels that really impact the business. This may be irreversible. Those decisions were made to appeal to the various movements over the last three years including very... — read more 

I think the rumor is false. Anybody know anything about this group?

Hackett said. "To a fault. I feel a quiet sense of satisfaction that people hung in there with... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/08/06/bill-ford-interview-covid-ceo-change-jim-hackett-jim-farley/3300929001/ If Bill really believes what he said about people working 5am to 10pm and on weekends, he is even less intelligent than... — read more 

Last Fusion moved through the assembly line in Mexico last Friday. It was a good product, just not profitable in a very competitive segment. Tough to displace really established competitors Accord and Camry.

Per Hackett yesterday. Agree? Data doesn't lie?

I had a dream last that Alan is back at Ford. I wish it was true. I still can cope up with the fact that the new Ceo appointed has a different LAST NAME and not different strategy to make things work. Huh!

http://www.autoextremist.com/

agree?

After the departure, how often will design thinking be mentioned at Ford? I’m guessing never?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/08/04/jim-hackett-retirement-ford-jim-farley/5580023002/

I just signed up and I got a free Ford stock.

There will be many posts here

Hammer always look for Nail. Hackett, The Furniture Guy, just talked about facilities, new furniture, conf room re-arrange, Huddling around white boards, campus transformation, etc. Was ridiculous to have half the people in conf room huddle... — read more 

GDIA is growing organization. Not yet successful in providing meaningful insights. Ford hired (and still hiring) whole bunch of Data Geeks who do not have any domain knowledge (Auto). Result– Tons of graphs/ charts with no insights and wasting every... — read more 

Hopefully this will help some other retirees figure out the auto reform impact. As I was checking on potential savings from the recent auto insurance reform l was informed by BCBSM that our PPO 4000 plan, which is already costing some retirees $600+... — read more 

Earnings didn't sound too bad on the suface, however, the Argo accounting helped improve the story. How did Hackett spin the results? Are people feeling better given the decent cash reserve??

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/07/31/ford-defer-loan-payments/5554286002/

I just got an offer for a skill team called GDIA Tech. Heard of it? I'm wondering what the going rate is in this department? Any insights?

"Ford is in the final days of a scramble mode — paying one credit card with another credit card until the gig is up," said market analyst Jon Gabrielsen.

Ford CFO Forges Ahead With Customer-Centric Changes https://robinhood.com/news/article/ae6f85eb-c885-3a7e-934f-d5c21b6cb376 Nina Trentmann • Last Updated July 30, 2020, 10:09 AM Tim Stone had lots of ideas on how to change Ford Motor Co... — read more 

Does anyone think that new postings are created so that the successful applicant will be the first to go if there is another round of SRD? I am wondering if management would choose to protect current employees by hiring a new person for a position... — read more 

Yet F is still hiring.. and for non-essential positions

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/07/29/ford-government-loan-department-energy-debt/5526413002/

Ford report will be a dumpster fire??? Come on Ford - we need you to succeed!

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/07/29/ford-government-loan-department-energy-debt/5526413002/ Ford is in trouble, the reference to paying off one credit card with another is pretty grim.

Anybody work with warranty data? How is that realm of Ford? Good to work there? Good people? Relatively safe? Good management ?

So I participated in this (go in, empty out your desk, take home personal belongings). Similar feeling back in 2008, but worse. I know they have to redistribute seating for Covid, but I feel a bunch will never come back (either WFH, or separated from... — read more 

How safe is life in GDIA? Thoughts of data science in GDIA?

Any idea when we will start back working from the office? Or will it be optional.

Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America. Safety recall for select 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats In affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the driver and/or... — read more 

Curious to any rumors

Ford Motor Company is already struggling to survive. The decision to relaunch the Bronco shows why the company is on the path to bankruptcy. The company’s decision to enter a market dominated by the Jeep Wrangler for 70 years is baffling. While... — read more 

Ford Motor Co is in discussions with its lenders to extend maturities on US$5.35bn in existing credit facilities, two sources familiar with the discussions said. The second-largest US automaker has reached out to lenders within its top 20 bank... — read more