(Barron's, Feb 6 2024) Ford Motor’s earnings could do more than move the stock, shedding light on what the whole car industry can expect at a time of conflicting signals about the outlook. U.S. new car sales rose more than 10% in 2023, but... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/general-motors-recalling-over-323-132242153.html Our tailgates are solid!

We can guess what you don’t miss. I’m curious to know what you miss (if any)?

So what do we think the merit increases this year will look like? On one hand feel like they might be decent to put salaried on par with UAW increases, but economic factors might say otherwise…

Bronco Sport engine quits, wish it was Ford Leadership that quit first. Only 95,000 customers impacted. Over the past few months, FoMoCo has dealt with a few investigations opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – most... — read more 

Will I be blocked from moving to another org if my manager throws me under the bus ?

In terms of safety from layoffs and growth opportunities

Too many speculations for Ford layoff on this site.

Does that mean Farley and Field will get a BELOW TARGET rating, no bonus and no stock options? Will this be a topic at the TH?

Ford plans to hire Chinese military software supplier for EV factory in US MIAIN POINTS: "in a third letter, the Republicans asked Ford President and CEO James Farley to make a relevant company official available for an interview with their... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2024/02/03/gms-hybrids-big-pickups-suvs/72442160007/ "GM’s initial plan to leap straight from internal combustion engines to all-electric power was a bold gamble, but it rolled snake eyes. Doubling... — read more 

Got meets expectation mid year but unsure what to expect. Have my meeting Feb 8th , kind of worried why is it so late

https://www.yahoo.com/news/west-humiliating-electric-car-climbdown-165738223.html "who holds back the electric car, who makes Steve Gutenberg, a star? we do. we do!" (look it up)

HONEYWELL TO INVEST $84 MILLION IN EXPANSION OF KANSAS AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING FACILITY Honeywell announced today it will invest $84 million to expand its Olathe manufacturing facility in Kansas. The project, which is expected to generate nearly $47... — read more 

It would have been cheaper to give every prospect $20k than lose money on EV builds that just sit on a lot. We use to discontinue platforms at 60k or less and now we need Mach-E and Lightning together to get to a dismal number. Our MBA management... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4665540-ford-i-was-wrong-downgrade

The fact that F150 sales are down 11.5% YOY, more than the decrease in EV sales at 10% should concern everyone. The data and subscription sales team needs to get busy and generate a sales line item of their own, our vehicles aren’t keeping up. — read more 

Collaboration centers were near as busy as 2019. Parking lots fullest in years. Smiles, ideas, and productivity was all I seen this week. I was more productive and if you were not, you are not being truthful. I bet the RTO analytics (badge... — read more 

Basically long story short, I’m not sure if my current manager is going to throw me under the bus and give me below target . I have another hiring manager who wants me to apply directly to another role and they have already taken an unofficial... — read more 

Is it still policy you get walked out when you put in your two weeks? If I want to start a new job March 1, and I put in my two weeks February 15, will they walk me out that day and pay me two weeks to not work?

Why? Does Racing drive F150 sales. No longer a car company... Why racing cars.

Who in he-l is going to take the offer? I rather just showed up in the plant each day and get $150k per year for doing nothing.

Recently we had a meeting where our LLx talked about their "humbling moments", A.K.A, some of their sc--w ups last year. Which I found really weird, since our "leadership" is "infalible", not needing any SME to solve any technical problem. (IDK about... — read more 

Our LL6 just informed our team that everyone under Kumar is being mandated to return to office 3 days a week, with a soft roll out starting next week, and full implementation by March 1st.

Consequence to Fords "Build them and they will come" approach. Ford inventories are 40% higher than any competitor. Sounds like "count the revenue when its made, not sold" to bolster sales numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y445BMN-nm8 — read more 

Had my check in conversation with my LL today. They informed me that my rating was on target. It was then shared that being on target only translates to 90% of bonus target (assuming we get one and it’s 100%). Is this still true? Seems wild that we... — read more 

Another hotel in Fords future. Who would stay here if they know the neighborhood. Call it “Ford Flop House” Work at Michigan Central Station continues as Ford aims to use the historic site as a future mobility hub, but this is far more than just... — read more 

Do you think the chicago sho center will reopen, or do you think CAP will be shut down?

That's what most Americans want. Muscle cars or ICE or Diesel driven Trucks. With all the money Ford is losing producing all the EV's they could have better used the money to refresh a lot of existing car designs. Leave the EV market to Tesla... — read more 

Any guesses what AICP will be this year? According to Reddit sounds like GM got 130%.

State Street's Feb 2024 Pension Statements (they send by mail for random months) have the wrong 'Current' month amount for the Federal Tax Deduction , (compared to actual Pension info on MyFordBenefits - Pension). More importantly, the... — read more 

Did an unofficial interview with another team and now they are asking me to officially apply. Will I get retaliated against from my current manager?

https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/29/ford-wants-dealers-to-rent-out-mustang-mach-es/ Let’s pretend to be an executive and put a positive spin on this:Potential customers will now get to experience the greatness that is the MachE, our sales will ramp... — read more 

I was laid off last June. I have not received my W2 in the mail yet. Is there some other way I can get this information. Thanks!

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairs of two U.S. House committees asked the Biden administration to investigate four Chinese companies they say are involved in Ford Motor's planned Michigan battery plant, according to a letter seen Monday by... — read more 

Ford is finally undoing their stupid decision to remove AM radio functionality from their EVs. It took the threat of government legislation to force Farley to undo another boneheaded move of his clueless model e... — read more 

I now get to take company m-plate test cars home everyday again. Free gas and no wear and tear on my vehicle, what's not to like! And I can leave office early with company car for "company business"....oops I mean to run my side hustle. Don't... — read more 

Brace yourself. Chinese EVs are coming to the US in 2026. This is why Tesla is building the new $25K EV in 2025. Elon Musk said Chinese automakers will have significant success outside of China. "If there are not trade barriers established, they... — read more 

I just finished watching the 24 hours of Daytona. With all of the bad news coming out of Ford with layoffs, huge warranty costs, EVs that no one wants to buy and a failing ADAS unit, why on Earth are they spending money on sports car racing?! Seems... — read more