I just had a co-worker terminated Monday at mid-term. Also saw this once last year at mid-term. Looks like HR is making the call if you have a low performance review. Both employees had over seven years. Another quiet way Ford is removing employees.

What has managers who manage their own calendars, senior managers who manage to avoid actual work, and directors whose only direction is "let's circle back"? Executives who couldn't execute a simple Google search. Seriously, managers with no... — read more 

I’m getting nowhere, looking outside of Ford.

I read that GM is hiring a lot of the older engineers that Ford fired. Are you seeing Ford hiring any non-visa people? Any older people like GM?

I said it before and I will say it again. Not enough American buyers want an EV. Hybrid is something a lot of people are interested in. Common sense with hybrid - you get enough range for more day to day driving off Electric, but still have gas for... — read more 

Ford has lost so much money on the Electric vehicles and other vehicles. The dealers cannot get rid of the ones that they already have so why?????

When is the optimal month to retire in terms of? Balancing getting bonus, 401(k) match yearly vesting, Vacation payout- including any tax implications.

I cannot fathom why anyone would think Fathom is a name that will sell a vehicle. It’s a 🤡 show.

We keep promoting people who can't do the job and rewarding them for it. The good-old-boy network is alive and well, and it's dragging us all down. I've seen brilliant people sidelined because they didn't play the game. The people who move up aren't... — read more 

Whoever started the Sunday Scaries commentary with threats about layoffs in certain groups is Sad.

Working here for 7 years I am the only w**te person in the team of 12 and everbody else are Indians till LL4. They all spoke in their native language around me and no work ethics (as they hand badges to friends to swipe for them) and I have to show... — read more 

Heard from LL4 as there are incoming cuts in CVS/OTA due to new modernizations...brace for impact!!

A whole bunch of people in Integrated Services are being asked to interview for jobs. The implication being, if you don't find a job you are no longer employed. You can argue about the value of Integrated Services, but this is a cr-ppy way to treat... — read more 

Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Corsair coming from China only. Who is the genius that chose this over US manufacturing?

So, on to the next bandwagon Jim is jumping on: automation, and hard. AI is suddenly the solution to all our problems. Outsourcing is great, but in 5 years when 85% of white-collar jobs are in India and the remaining 14% are on H1B visas here in... — read more 

Will it ever see light of day?

I've seen lots of engineers who are on visa. No basic coding skills or any work ethics. Been in industry for over 25 years. Seen enough of visa scams . Ford should stop hiring Visas!!

The Kuga is coming back—but this time with Geely technology. Here's what to expect from the new model that will replace the Kuga. In a move that surprised many, the crossover will be built on a Geely platform. What does this mean for buyers, what... — read more 

I'm only here because my wife's job is local. Nobody actually wants to be at Ford.

Ford issues multiple SUV recalls over fire, rollaway and seat risks Fire hazard warning: Over 565,000 Broncos and Bronco Raptors are recalled for wiring harness damage that can spark engine fires, with owners told not to drive or park... — read more 

A new piece from Bloomberg makes the case, comparing the Tesla vehicle to the misfortunes of Ford's Edsel, which was first introduced in 1957 and discontinued just two years later. After spending years building up hype for the car, Ford predicted... — read more 

Now we know what is in the future for North America's workers.

Every day it's the same slop. "We have to use AI in everything we do". Write code? Get AI to do it! Review the code? AI! Write an email or post a message in Teams? Better use AI for it (the ems and the emoji use always give it away; "it's not just x... — read more 

The company is so top-heavy that management layers seem to outnumber the people doing actual engineering. Many of the best engineers—the ones who lived and breathed problem-solving—have long since left. What remains is an army of title-holders more... — read more 

https://www.timesgazette.com/2017/09/15/highland-county-chinchilla-ranch-not-like-anything-most-people-think/ https://fordauthority.com/2026/06/ford-f-150-king-ranch-platinum-lose-5-0l-v8-coyote-option/

Median employee compensation is $93,397, while three-year average profit per employee is only about $4,083. This suggests comparatively solid employee compensation despite weak profits during the measurement period. The result may change considerably... — read more 

Have you guys looked at a ford car vs Honda/toyota. The choice is obvious, why would anyone want to buy a ford. The Honda crv was the best selling vehicle in America for a reason. Ownership cost is way lower than a ford. Those who still drive a ford... — read more 

Innovation was what set us apart. Then they stopped trying and started recycling old ideas. That's when we lost our edge.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-texas-police-spent-4-5-million-on-four-chevy-tahoes So sweet! We back the blue, no matter what. We should build these vehicles directly instead of letting CogNyte profit from the massive markup on retrofitted... — read more 

Ford is preparing to reintroduce the 1972 Ford Pinto! Ford is currently in discussions with VW to build 1972 Ford Pintos as Ford did in the 1970’s on VW current over capacity production lines. Ford old timers will be called on to assist VW in... — read more 

Ford just interested in cutting high wage employees, shipping work outside of country and hiring H1B's... Why purchase a non American product?

USCIS reported over 7 million active H1B visas since 2015.

When headlines like this appear in the Detroit newspapers, written from Ford press releases by lazy “reporters,” two things are imminent: bad earnings reports and layoffs.

I want to make sure I maximize all the benefits ford has to offer before I give notice. Use recognition points , wellness account reimbursement, etc. What do you recommend doing? Any other tips before telling my boss?

Read up on the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act so you know how to respond when you have that "shoulder tap" meeting with HR.

Anybody here have insight into actual subscription sales? I was laid off from Ford in 2022 and have been at a mediocre job for a couple years but have an opportunity involving subscription sales for a competitor. Not sure if it would be worth leaving... — read more 

the 1972 Pinto with zero upgrades from the 1972 model year. Keep the same components used in 1972, carburetor, distributor cap, am/fm radio, manual windows, no air conditioning, no intermittent windshield wipers, no cruise control, no power steering... — read more 

Anyone notice thelayoff.com states Ford is a producer of tractors? Wasn't the tractor division sold to new holland?

Is it just me or are a few people in here not using a VPN and posting?? Some of the posts get taken down even when they’re benign, sounds like they’re traceable! Use your head.