If you have not been offered voluntary separation package how likely is it you would get it if you wanted and requested it ?? >30 years in at ford . If granted - are there any stipulations ?

I have tight schedule and I won't be able to give 15 day notice, is that ok? will there be any pay cut?

Anyone remember how beneficial BCG' analysis was to Ford' meteoric rise to profitability in the past? Not! I just want to hear stories from the older crew. On another note, does anyone remember their attempt at implementing a Matrix Management... — read more 

Our manager just sits there nodding while other teams blame us for everything. No pushback, no defense of our work, just silence while we take the hit. I mean, he looks bad in the whole thing as well, he should at least care about that. But nope... — read more 

I notice that the losers from Integrated Services haven’t updated their profiles with their new titles. Aren’t they proud to be working at the intersection Ford and unemployment?

I remember when everyone actually loved working here. Leadership talked to us openly, team events were fun, people smiled and laughed. Now look at it. Layoffs all the time and it seems like the more people like you, the more likely you are to get... — read more 

LL5's and LL6's are going to be pushed out for L1A's. It has been happening already slowly.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/04/trump-says-ford-gm-want-bill-to-restrict-owners-from-fixing-their-own-vehicles/90410359007/?tbref=hp

Packages coming. 2months max severance. Goal is 90% of engineering at LCC's by 2029

Ford just reported sales and it's down big time, even with Ford employees discount for all. People are finally realizing that Ford vehicles are junk. Other automotive companies sales are up. GM and Stellantis did not report.

Bloomberg says: Tata consulting services has brought 6500 L1 visas to USA from India. L1 is for 'Managers'. Many were not managers at all l, just a cheap labor with fake titles used to bypass immigration and take Local jobs. Also submitted about 25k... — read more 

So few doing something about it. Start looking. Move on. You'll be so much happier.

Ford and Lincoln in major decline, other manufacturers are not. From tge DN: Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales declined almost 14% year-over-year in May, despite the introduction last month of employee discounted pricing for all. The Dearborn automaker... — read more 

No fix available. Keep making your payments while driving a rental. So sad. Ford is telling 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick owners to stop driving their vehicles immediately. The truck and SUV might have front lower control arm ball joints that... — read more 

Lost my Job to an H1B visa candidate. My grandfather and my dad worked here and I tried to continue the legacy.. Sadly got let go and asked to train an H1B. Now my team is full of H1B and H4 through LL4. During his training, He confessed he didn't... — read more 

I plan to resign soon and hope to leave on the same day or the following day. Although I know I am not legally required to provide two weeks notice, I would like to do so as a courtesy. Is there a specific phrase that could facilitate being sent home... — read more 

I am guessing 3 years since that’s when the statute of limitations on employment lawsuit cases runs out?

miss a car payment and car will be repo. If Ford got into the repo gig they could turn around and run these cars they repo through Dealer or Public auctions. If Ford goes the public auction route, they should only sell the repos AS-WHERE IS, no... — read more 

Here are some new sheet ideas for those workbooks that guide leaderships decisions. I know that our country and our citizens welfare will not be factored in. Plot visa sponsorship against recalls Plot cumulative layoffs against recalls Plot... — read more 

Ford is facing a growing nightmare as massive recalls, expensive repairs, and reliability complaints continue spreading across America. Thousands of owners are discovering that some vehicles they trusted are now turning into financial disasters... — read more 

I am on a year long leave. I was just told my position was eliminated. Does this mean I am pretty much fired when my year off ends or does it mean I just go to a new department?

He-l, use up your vacation while you're at your new job!

So many people out on paternity and extended maternity leaves. Why isn't their work reassigned? Can't get anything done because their piece is an input. Irritated that this is impacting my ability to deliver upon objectives.

India's government is upset about H-1B delays because their citizens are "stranded back home"? This is getting worse everyday.. millions of locals are getting effected.

I used to honest to God believe that if I worked hard, stayed late, and gave everything to my job, I'd be valued and protected. I've learned the hard way that this isn't true. Ford will happily extract every ounce of energy you've got, praise you for... — read more 

Do we think the project will be completed on schedule, or is it heading toward another FNV4 situation?

My team is Full of H1B and H4 visas upto LL5 and they pull their own and most of them don't even qualify. I have seen many qualified locals were let go just to replaced by visas. How does this even fair? How can we stop this?

I used to be the person who volunteered for extra assignments, who looked for ways to cut waste, who stayed late to get things across the finish line. Then I noticed that the people who did those things either burned out and left, or they got managed... — read more 

No wonder Ford is last to see new technology. The word Trust is missing in the Ford dictionary. From Ford Authority: Back in October 2022, Ford was found guilty of violating its contract with Versata Software after a court determined that the... — read more 

DF is responsible

Has anyone heard about the whole eBay harassment/stalking case against Ina and David Steiner? I’m honestly surprised we don’t already have a documentary over stuff from here, especially considering the automotive crossover. The story is completely... — read more 

Bring back DF, majority of employees would agree, it would improve morale and the productivity would go back up. I am not sure we can continue like this any more.

LL6 is a terrible role in every way, including compensation. Don’t take LL6 unless your goal is to use it as a step toward LL5 or higher. LL5 is where the real money, annual stock awards, and other quiet benefits start to show up compared with LL6... — read more 

Wow. It's about time.

Was asked to persue this. What are the real upsides? I read 15-20% base pay jump based on quartile (I’m in top already)? Seems slight for the order of magnitude of workload increase I may see. If offered has anyone negotiated up, and to what? (30%... — read more 

There’s a strange tendency online and in workplaces for people to build entire narratives about others from very little actual information. Not everyone who’s quiet is antisocial. Not every awkward interaction means something sinister. And not every... — read more 

Is it on Michigan's unemployment website?

I have relatives visiting from out of state that wanted to see it, I was ready to take them down there for dinner until I saw this article. The family agrees it’s better to look at photos... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-revives-82-million-verdict-against-ford-trade-secrets-case-2026-05-22/