I'm not seeing any signs that a large-scale layoff of salaried employees similar to this past June is imminent. I have read the posts about PS, contractors and a few Ford salaried being terminated, but thoughts on when the next round of... — read more 

Any thoughts on unionizing salaried employees at Ford? Seriously, after all of this, I really don't see a downside, so is there an interest, and if so, any good proposals on how to start the process?

Isn’t that just the normal annual raise? They said it was happening next spring. Seems like that is just normal for GM. Ford usually gets lower pay and raises than GM , ours is usually 2.7%. lol.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ford-puts-nearly-188k-mustangs-recall-connection-brake-fluid-level-indicator-light.amp

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ford-lay-off-1-600-135903213.html

Does anyone know if you use the marketplace to get a discount on your health insurance do you still get the $500 a month person retiree benefit from Ford?

https://news.yahoo.com/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-called-050000461.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

The UAW likes to claim they are what makes this company work but Ford would have nothing without its U.S. GSRs. We design and test the products, keep the factories running, write the software, acquire the materials, coordinate the logistics, manage... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2023/11/03/gm-general-motors-nonunion-workers-raises-benefits/71436330007/

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2023/11/03/the-big-win-for-salaried-uaw-members-at-gm-and-stellantis/71425026007/

Anyone have any news on if any Agency/Purchased Services layoffs are happening before the end of the year?

I don't really like my current role or manager and have found something I would be more interested. Should I tell my current manager or apply / talk to new manager first and then try to interview without telling my current manager?

Seems like it is wrong for most posts.

It's not every day that a manufacturer offers hourly workers a $50K buyout package. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/11/01/ford-deal-offers-uaw-members-buyout-who-qualifies/71410947007/ Ford deal offers hourly UAW members $50,000... — read more 

If they are so critical to Ford's future and improving quality, shouldn't they all be designated HTHS, and all made LL6/5 with immediate retention bonuses? Legitimate experts are impossible to find, and take years / decades to develop. Legitimate... — read more 

Does this mean more layoffs soon?

Didn't Ford just get rid of a lot of the STA team? Number of jobs available: 18 Types of jobs available: Ford has 5 Resident STA Engineer positions available and 13 Site STA Engineer positions available. Desired Areas: Electrical... — read more 

im looking for a new job since im not stupid enough to think that this company will avoid bankruptcy. Just need some time to study and prepare for outside interviews

I’m curious, anyone here is thinking about retiring this year? It seems HR is not as active with email and “webinars” like they did last year. Lump sum down 8% for 2024 is not bad and we could see a rebound in 2025 and lump sum will grow again. — read more 

Will they ruin the holidays for people here? Imagine getting laid off on Christmas. Fk this place

Is solid and will progress. If you missed Doug Field's spot during the Global Town Hall, you need to watch it. The Model e and Ford+ transformation away from quality issue ridden ICE legacy vehicles to simplified BEV will move to the next level. I... — read more 

So the Company lays off a bunch of people in June, 2023 and August, 2022, leaves the remaining employees to struggle on how to make their departments work, and says we have to do better with quality? Did they not see this coming?

https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-gm-stellantis-pay-raise-uaw-contract-tesla-labor-costs-2023-10 Big 3 will go down fast.

April 25, 2022 Bill Ford: "Every time any auto manufacturer does a major launch, they always say it’s the most significant in the company’s history. To put this in perspective ... it is probably the most important launch of my career. ... This has... — read more 

The unveiling of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse took the automotive world by storm, given its high-power promise. But its journey since its launch has been anything but smooth. From production hitches, escalating prices, to even seating mishaps... — read more 

What type of "talent" do they expect to attract with mediocre pay and no stock bonuses?

Im ashamed to work here and feel trapped because of the sh1t job market the Fed has put us all in. I want to leave but I can't because the job market outside isnt good and the longer i stay here , the more unemployable ill get outside. Everyone here... — read more 

Or does that make me a bigger target for the layoffs?

Recently applied to like 100 internal jobs. Finished all rounds of interviews for a few positions. I think they went well, just waiting to hear back. I haven't told my manager that I've applied or interviewed for any of these. Am I fu---d? Has anyone... — read more 

Ford's primary barriers to success are their sub-standard poorly engineered defect-riddled vehicles as well as their state of denial and unwillingness to look in the mirror and realize that they are a has-been, third rate, cob-job operation that... — read more 

Just heard this... The big three may start listing the cost of the new contract in the vehicle window sticker. Here is an example of how it would be listed for a Ford Bronco Sport: Price Information: Base price: $31, 230.00 Total Options: ... — read more 

Have decided to the do bare minimum to keep collecting a paycheck, attend the least amount of meetings possible. This place is a sh1t show and morale is below the basement.

Ya know. Leadership isn't toxic and they balance the needs of the company, the employee, and the shareholders. The company needs to be profitable to exist. Profit drives people being employed Employees are employed with oodles of benefit... — read more 

bare Minimum Monday Take it easy Tuesday Who cares Wednesday Think about the weekend Thursday F it Fridays

If Jetour enter the US market, the Big 3 are doomed. Few automakers from China will enter US market in 2025. How is the Big 3 going to compete? https://carnewschina.com/2023/10/14/chery-jetour-will-launch-five-off-road-vehicles-in-2024-and-2025/ — read more 

SK partner with Ford laid off half of the workforce due to no battery demand from Ford. CATL partner with Ford stopped building the battery facility. Ford battery plant in KY and TN is put on hold. Ford needs time to figure out what to do with... — read more 

separations for all not at 100% by end of November