How in the world could the BOD and leadership disrupt the entire transformation plan by letting DF leave and still think the plan can succeed? Asinine.
Since we now have a new Product Creation and Industrialization Organization…
…isn’t it time to eliminate Integrated Services and the wasted salaries of MA and CM, neither of whom have ever delivered anything of value to Ford?
Another real thanks to management.
It’s convenient to blame engineers at every level, but management seems to operate in a different accountability universe—one where failure has no real consequences. At the LL6, LL5 level and above, you see the same pattern of weak, indecisive... — read more
RTO Rant
OK, so I come in, 40 min commute one way, but it's OK. Then I spend all day in meetings with bunch of folks who are not here, everyone is calling in. Then I spend 40 minutes again going home. The whole thing makes no sense, the higher up you... — read more
Layoffs aren't working as the default stock-bump strategy anymore
Maybe the era of doing nothing and raking in massive bonuses is finally winding down. The only problem is, where do you find executives who actually understand how to run a business properly?
Doug Field - Good Riddance!
Even though I left ford in July 2022, I still want to post this. I never told anyone this story. Doug field once told me and my team “We move as a snail and bring no innovation” though consistently our team was top performing team. Because of... — read more
Doug Field’s accomplishments at Ford..
2021: Collected three months pay 2022: Collected 12 months pay 2023: Collected 12 months pay 2024: Collected 12 months pay 2025: Collected 12 months pay 2026: Collected five months pay, and got fired with a press release saying he was leaving on his... — read more
Here is a tactic for you...
Every time the employee experience worsens, I employ another tactic to lower productive output and/or squander corporate resources to bring things back in line. And no pride in work where the lion's share of the rewards go to the already bloated... — read more
Captain Bunny Slippers: The Legacy.
Taking Million$ while delivering nothing. Best seller coming to a E- bookstore near you.
Dear Doug
I really hope you read this. Eff you! We are better off without. Take your money and go hide your face. You are a failure and always have been. You gaslight the rest of these clowns into thinking you were some EV god but the rest of us knew from day... — read more
#Appleout
WHAT a surprise? All the software EV bullsh-t is out and the traditional car guy to rescue? Looking forward to the Apple exodus from Ford. Those cocky A H**
Doug Field left Ford?
Is it true?
Come on, Ford. You are falling behind.
Amazon: 16,000 UPS: Up to 30,000 CIti: 20,000 Oracle: 30,000 And now SNAP: 1,000 All aboard the layoff train with an 'investing in AI' lie. Instant stock boost with no real product or service delivery while the exec team lines their pockets while... — read more
Ford needs to layoff 10% of the workforce
Laying of 10% of the workforce will boost the company stock. Ford has too much waste in their workforce.
Doug Fields is OUT!
The modern Ford Motor Co. has emerged, CEO Jim Farley said Wednesday as the company detailed some restructuring and said it will refresh 80% of its North American vehicle volume by 2029 as a part of its efforts to compete against new competitors like... — read more
Suddenly Farley is a fan of tariffs
https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-ceo-jim-farley-chinese-carmakers-entering-us-devastating-2026-4 Can't make this stuff up. "Tariffs are bad! Oh until they can save us from the Chinese OEMs!" A joke. Until Farley onshores all manufacturing... — read more
Voice Survey Time!
Voting neutral is acceptable and recommended, if the question is a decline from last year. Watch Ford management jump on this post. Lol.
data investigation
https://hilinetoday.com/attorney-general-knudsen-launches-investigation-into-two-automotive-companies/
How do internal transfers work at Ford?
How do internal transfers work at Ford? If I move to a different team but stay at the same level, should I expect a salary increase?
Big Layoffs in California
The team in Dearborn apparently held a meeting and believe that everything being done in California is mere smoke and mirrors, a dog and pony show. They have also questioned the cost-value relationship of skunkworks. Recently, some consultants... — read more
Big layoff coming in may
Ford management is planning big layoff in Ottawa soon, Most of ce xxxx work and new platform work are moving to lang island. All remote and disgruntled employee be prepared for another big layoff. Don’t feel disheartened if you are in the list. It’s... — read more
Agency Rto
When are agency folks expected to RTO ? Is it mandatory?
Used car prices hit highest levels since 2023 and could push higher as inventory shrinks
Ford would be smart to get into this market. Ford could go to junk yards all over the country with car haulers and pull Ford beaters out, even the wrecked ones with bent frames. This would be Ford junk like Pintos, Mavericks and all other junk cars... — read more
$6 Chicken
I currently live on $5 chickens, but I’m moving to the hub and I’m considering paying the extra dollar for the work chicken. Does anyone have an ingredient list? I prefer eating clean and hope this will reduce my trips to the store. I’m particularly... — read more
There’s trouble coming
When Ford issues press releases like this and the Freep publishes them as “news” and doesn’t put them behind the paywall something bad is brewing. When Ford is sending out all kinds of happy press releases it’s a warning... — read more
President Trump said “NO!”
Bill and Farley are reduced to begging… Ford Motor and other U.S. automakers have asked for relief from aluminum tariffs after fires at a major American factory created supply bottlenecks for vehicles, though the Trump administration so far has... — read more
Return To Office Abuse Fix!
How can there be this many slackers still taking advantage of wfh? I hope the next series of cuts is purely for those that are not following policy. If management is serious about RTO, they should use their data to cleanly broom the folks that... — read more
Oil Price, European Rationing, and WFH
Does anyone else think with the price of oil being pegged above $100 a barrel for the foreseeable future, ongoing bo----g campaigns of oil infrastructure, and Europe already rationing oil / encouraging as little travel as possible that we might see a... — read more
Question on offer
I was offered a LL6, and was told the pay is once a month? Is that true? Seems like an odd thing to have in 2026. Some light research suggests non management is paid semi monthly. Not that I can’t manage my money it just seems strange - anyone... — read more
Hearing rumblings of a layoff on 4/13 for those not meeting the RTO mandate
Got this on good authority. I've been under the 4 days a week RTO since they went to it. 3 days was all I was willing to do. Have a friend in an high place that warned me of a layoff on Monday for anyone that hasn't complied. I need my job.
Happy Easter
Wishing everyone a very happy Easter. While we all take pride in our careers and the work we do, it’s worth remembering that the most meaningful parts of life don’t come from our jobs or workplaces; they come from home. Family (real family), faith... — read more
What's with being stingy with info?
Some people treat information like it’s their personal property. If you need anything, you have to go through them, and they decide how much you get and when. It creates unnecessary bottlenecks in day-to-day work and just slows everything down. I... — read more
Anyone have Thoughts on Required 3 Exams Training
I hear they are hard and only 3 tries before locked out. How beneficial are they in your work?
Feel like a loser getting laid off
I kept asking how I was doing despite having 1 bad mid year and now I just got let go. They just kept quiet for no reason and then told me its over.
Anyone else have Ford Secure fail to summon police
When new vehicle covered by the free subscription service was stolen
Welcome Back to the Bigtop!
🎪 Step Right Up: The Traveling Fad Circus 🎪 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back— where the lions are tired, the tricks are recycled, and the real spectacle… is management chasing whatever just left town. First act! The EV extravaganza! Wall Street... — read more
Company Car question
Does anyone know the process for a company car that’s been impounded as part of an investigation? I am assuming it will be kept as evidence in a trial yet to be scheduled. I don’t believe the state crime lab will be through their investigation... — read more
Recalls everywhere
Junk cars with junk parts Recalls everywhere But the guys in coats and suits are happy making their bonuses blaming others.. Only a fool will buy the evs here
Should I use up my vacation days before leaving Ford?
For those who left Ford voluntarily, how was the vacation days processed when you leave? If you have earned vacation days that were not used, did you get paid for those days in your last paycheck? If I use up all my vacation days will those days be... — read more
Operation Deadwood has started.
Selective long term low performers are being terminated.