https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-bronco-now-eligible-for-x-plan-pricing/amp/ When we start having trouble moving Bronco you know we're in trouble.
Can manager retaliate if I try to move teams?
I despise my LL6 and am miserable working under them. Can my LL6 block my move by giving a bad rating or something?
Ford manufactured 16.3% of all vehicles recalled in 2023 in US
“Ford Motor Company had the most vehicles impacted by federal recalls last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of all the administration's recalls in 2023, Ford manufactured more than one in 10 of the affected... — read more
Do you see a career for yourself here long term?
Like do you genuinely see yourself staying for 2+ years?
AICP target for LL6
What’s the bonus target for LL6. Is is a % of base salary? Do all LL6 have the same target? I know it’s adjusted for company and individual performance but how is target figured?
PIP Plus Retirement?
If you get put on a PIP and are retirement eligible, can you take the severence and then file for retirement?
New trend survey shows workers willing to take 20% pay cut for better work/life balance
From the Detroit News and Free Press "A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance. "It shocked us. I’ll be honest," said Jen Brace, chief... — read more
Would you actually RTO?
Does this also apply to remote employees? Like seriously? Why should we relocate to Michigan to sit in the freezing weather in cr-ppy offices.
Do you feel you are underpaid?
Especially if you are a software engineer here. ESP with no equity component at all
ecoboost 1.0
i remember hearing that the 1 liter was the one w/o the bad automatic transmission too ah, that is the one to get, if you're going to get an auto trans! but they found a way to mess it... — read more
Why would FORD pay to conduct this survey???
“A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance.” Answer: Bill is preparing you to take a 20% pay cut in the name of “work/life balance.”
RTO 5 days a week
It is coming for sure. FYI
Ranger DOA. Another miss by Ford Leadership
Dead on arrival. Maybe we should make an EV version next! Even at last years pace only 40k units. Another Ford Boondoggle. Ford Ranger sales decreased in the United States, Mexico and Colombia, while increasing in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile... — read more
Paycheck is 400 dollars less than last one
Why am I being paid less than last year? What the h3ll is going on?
If Ford hired engineers like it does lawyers, they'd need less lawyers!
https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/automaker-wants-ford-360-degree-lawsuit-transferred/amp/ This is what happens when you fire and run off your best engineers. You end up having to pay lawyers to try to play games against the inevitable lawsuits. — read more
Ford Pension Value for 2024
Have you all looked at your pension value this year? The lump sum is not that bad.
Getting a job at 50
How hard is it? I'm thinking about leaving Ford, but the idea of jumping into the job market at my age is freaking me out. It's been a long time since I last interviewed for a job, and I'm not exactly thrilled about going through that whole process... — read more
Returning to Ford after Layoff
Is it possible to return to Ford after being laid off and signing CTP? It mentions that laid off people are ineligible for re-hire (contract and direct) (non-contingent). Has anyone ever returned or knows if it’s even possible?
Is it worth it?
GSR8 who’s been tapped for LL6 role. Not sure I want to take the leap. Mgmt lease would be nice and I drive a lot but can anyone familiar with the program tell me how much it costs? Is the lease fee a % of msrp or a random amount?
EV sold from Ford VS Tesla
Ford sold record numbers of EV for 2023, a total of 72,000 for 2023. For every Ford EV sold, Tesla sold 25 EVs. Tesla sold 1.81 million EV for 2023, worldwide. Ford loses $40k for every EV Ford produced. Tesla makes $10k for every EV they... — read more
4th Quarter EV Sales -26k
Ford reported record EV sales for 4th quarter, 26,000 units. Ford loses $40,000 for each EV produced. This will be a $1 billion loss for 4th quarter. This has been the trend since 2022. Looking forward to another $4 billion loss in 2024. — read more
Ford - Freeze Pension Plan
This is the next step to cut cost at Ford. None union employees will be affected.
What? Another Ford recall
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles, according to a statement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting... — read more
Am I in danger of getting fired?
Was told that my review wasn’t too negative but not too positive either. What happens if someone gets below expectations? I feel I was thrown under the bus
Why Ford buyers are “one and done.” Never again.
Can’t get a better customer to tell a worse story. Not a new truck but still a coveted Raptor. He won’t get fooled again. https://youtu.be/cKFPcmuOdqU?feature=shared
How have some 35 year olds reached ranks of Chief Engineer?
I see some folks who were GSR and then promoted to LL+ every 2 years. They just have a bachelors and just sound authoritative. What are they doing right? What should I focus on for a successful career?
Ford-King of Recalls
Ford is ranked the King of Recalls 3 years in a row. 67 recalls in 52 weeks. Not bad at all. Let's see if Ford will beat that record for 2024.
Nobody wants a glorified golf cart
Business opinion about the EV market. https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/sorry-president-biden-nobody-wants-glorified-golf-cart
Ford China
Ford barely sold 200,000 units in China per year. It's a money loosing business, why Ford insisted on keeping the plant open? You only need 1 assembly plant to produce 200k per year. Ford has 5 assembly plants, how inefficient this company is. No... — read more
My Manager Loves Work From Home
Everybody at Ford knows work from home is great for employees. My Manager likes working remotely and doesn’t see the need to bring the team back into the office. If you can get your work done in just a couple of hours at home, spending hours in... — read more
I have no respect for my LL6
Just another arrogant h1b desi full of sh1t. Doesn’t know anything but thinking they are a lord and everyone else is their slave
Ford: a better idea + some enthusiastic employees
https://youtu.be/Bj_se2_O_QQ?si=FMOZpTRkxRwXxzFI
Ford losing market share while Farley plays Spotify star
The only vehicle manufacturer that had worse sales % increase YoY in 2023 was Stellantis. Ford has lost market share every year since Farley joined the company as VP Marketing in 2008, responsible for INCREASING MARKET SHARE. Where is the... — read more
Im not going back to the office
No one wants to live in the sh1t hole known as michigan full of horrible weather and crime in detroit combined with being underpaid
Quality Czar LCC Quality Plans?
How does LCC job transfer affect Quality? What are the countermeasures in place to stop the Quality free fall since the Quality Czar has joined Ford? Does JB even have a plan to counter LCC engineering quality impact. Most of the engineers from... — read more
You'll be fine if you are prepared
Make contingencies to go back the office if you are remote. If you are remote and out of state, prepare to be separated. Very rarely can they not find someone local to do what a remote person does if being in the office is all that makes a difference... — read more
Chances of getting below target for year review
I got meets target for mid year but not sure if it’s likely that will stick or if I’ll get thrown under the bus
4 in 10 Employers are going to lay off this year
https://www.newsweek.com/job-listings-close-america-braces-layoffs-1857499
Top 10 American Made Vehicles
The American Made Big 3 did not make it on the list. https://www.kbb.com/car-news/study-finds-the-most-american-cars/
What happens if we get "below target" on Performance Review for year end?
Not sure what to expect. Is it game over / PIP if i get below target?