HR is concocting a plan to do a massive device return and badge return in person. Here is how it’s going to go: You report to your center of gravity once it’s announced 15 min emails will go out within 1-2 weeks It’s all she wrote... — read more 

God the lowdown from someone in HR that cuts are coming in September after the return to work. Just like sheep being herded into the barn, the sla-ghter is coming. Brace yourselves.

Working through an offer to join Software group there and wondering if it’s more the same?

You can feel it in the air, you can sense it in the anxiety of colleagues. This is the big one folks. Look to your left, look to your right. Come September many of these folks will be gone...on the unemployment line, at the food banks, losing their... — read more 

I recall a time we hit the start of a year motivated to just kick butt, and I truly miss those days a lot. Is it a culture thing or a CEO thing? Where has my company gone?

When benchmarking against Toyota, what car or truck stands up? The bronco? 150? Nothing? Truly wondering why we have customers if we cannot match up to our competition.

Is quality really a top priority? And if yes, who is accountable? There is a growing resentment among the GSRs that they are being blamed as if systemic quality issues are their fault. Its clear the blame needs to be pointed at Doug, Kumar, Jones... — read more 

Ford CEO Jim Farley credits the company's dealership model for strong electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the first half of 2025. Dealer input led to adjustments in sales promotions, such as adding lease options to the "From America, For... — read more 

Soft layoffs and retirements. Where there is smoke there is a layoff, right? Sure feels that way. I imagine they can do some more after mid year reviews. If not, they will use that talent assessment they put on the cascade for objectives. There is... — read more 

Keep hearing about Headquarters gone and PDC going away. So what’s the plan? People do not know and they are supposed to figure it out.

Obviously it’s going to impact low level jobs at Ford? What constitutes low level and replaceable for AI? I am thinking customer service agents, Accounting, Finance, and maybe sprinkle in some tech folks. Any thoughts here?

What do we think the severance package will be? And can you get hired back later on?

What was different about Ford in the 90’s because I hear a lot about the good ole days. Let us hear about it.

How much was lost on the previous one? Sales were record high, but will Jim get his bonus?

Who is taking bets? Give the model E news, feel like it’s coming with 5-1 odds? Anyone place their fan duel bet?

Anyone excited?

Did you?

Many in IT got laid off this week and the others (LL5+) given two weeks to "retire".

The new Ford Motor Company. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-exec-declares-engines-no-longer-matter-enter-outsourcing-and-china/ar-AA1H2gbc

It is hard earned money so can't buy out of sympathy. It is very simple... Build a high quality vehicle and I will buy it.

I recently bought a new Toyota 4Runner. The design is eye catching. The details and vehicle quality is top of my expectation. This is what I call a newly redisign. Check it... — read more 

Did they layoff a lot of csrs or was it just the regular everything was sc--wed up problem from auto debits in Canada not processing over the weekend to the regular everyday cr-p?

Oh-ho-ho! Sounds like the Europeans are having a bit of a vehicular identity crisis, huh? You’ve got the Brits sipping tea in the driver’s seat going, “Well, the engine makes a curious noise, doesn’t it, Nigel?” Meanwhile, the Germans are standing... — read more 

https://datahub.transportation.gov/stories/s/NHTSA-Recalls-by-Manufacturer/38mw-dp8u/

Based on your observations, were these employees understandably let go due to performance reasons or was it just a general cut? Did any of the cuts surprise you? I happened to have gotten cut, as a full timer. In the past, others would get let go... — read more 

Will be cut heavily over the course of the next month. Just too many people and that project is dead so the weight will be cut. LL4s and LL5s shared with us this morning that cuts will be made gradually starting in August and will be focused on the... — read more 

Anyone know the number of H1B's at Ford present and future?

"Hey, does anyone have the clips from the GTM where Bill Ford or any other execs said something along the lines of 'we're never going back to working that way'—referring to being in the office full-time? Also, anything they said encouraging folks... — read more 

Is there such a thing at Ford?

There is a bit of chatter internally at the LL4 plus level around Jim not getting a contract renewal and that his retirement is imminent. They are stress testing another executive I won’t name by giving them multiple departments to manage. Most are... — read more 

When was the last time anyone has said.... "that person deserved that promotion, has the right mixture of technical and leadership skills and was the best choice" ?

Mainly those who worked on the defunct FNV4 Enjoy your summer!

Will be seeing that on our ignoramus leadership PRs as their major 2025 achievement. Think quality is bad now, wait until til the product that is being worked on now hits the market. We can all point back to this nonsense and how swiping badges and... — read more 

Received email from head of product that do not come to office on Monday and Tuesday, as there will be structural changes. Any idea who might be affected.

What is wrong with this vehicle? Why are they offering so much incentive? Is it worth buying even with such deep discount? Will this deep price cut and profit cut lead to more FORD LAYOFFS?

JB's Tech Meeting Feb 9th 6,000 TVM changes implemented per year 4,000 did not provide a net savings One 30c TVM project led to a $5m recall If you want to know why Ford is leading the industry in recalls in 2024 and 2025, a large part is caused... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/happy-on-the-job-your-age-could-be-why-150004202.html

Pros: • More opportunities for face-to-face collaboration with nearby team members • actually work LESS as clearer boundaries between work and home are established • Potential reduction in low performing team members, as those milking the system... — read more 

I’ve wanted to leave for a while but postponed it because the arrangement was acceptable. With RTO, that’s no longer the case. There are other companies, other opportunities, and change is often good for personal growth. Ford has become stale... — read more 

Here’s the news, from Farley himself. He expects 50% of Ford salary employees will be laid off.