Oh how many more coming this year? Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator models over a seat belt chime issue. The defect: in affected vehicles, when the driver’s seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the... — read more
Few people trust this leadership anymore
Nothing surprising, but it's still awful how few people have confidence in the direction they're taking Ford. Is there anyone who still has at least a little faith that they know what they are doing?
Mach-E loses 30% of its range in 20-30 degree temps
Ford Authority: Ford Mustang Mach-E Winter Range Detailed In New Study. https://fordauthority.com/2023/01/ford-mustang-mach-e-winter-range-detailed-in-new-study/ Good luck with that! And that's on new batteries. Imagine as those batteries age! And... — read more
Any layoff rumors?
Can we expect more soon?
Customers' needs
I am not sure if customers want the kind of Ford that is in the plans of our leadership. Sometimes I wonder if the leadership even takes into consideration what the customers want? If employees are not that important to them (as they've showed many... — read more
Brace for Impact (Q1 2023 Layoffs coming)
This is not going to end well.
Retiree HRA
For those lucky enough to retire in 2022, does anyone know if there is an online chat board for Ford Retirees. In particular, working with ViaBenefits is impossible. Has anyone had success at getting the monthly HRA reimbursed after paying for... — read more
Sales volumes down 2% in 2022
Ford might be the. #2 EV seller, far behind Tesla 1.4 million EVs delivered in 2022. Ford sold a total of only 61,575 EVs, 4% of what Tesla sold. We used to cancel vehicles that sold these low volumes. “Ford has three EVs on the market: the F-150... — read more
2 Million EVs by 2026
I think we are seriously underestimating .
Time for quiet hustle
Its time for quiet hustling Multiple jobs until we are free financially and free from these corporate greed politics and layoffs.
Amazon to layoff 18k starting Jan. 18
If you're still at Ford you're screwed. Good luck competing with 18k others for jobs when you get axed in the next round of layoffs Glad I got it when I did!
With Argo out, so much for the Autonomous Mecca in Corktown and our albatross train station
So with Argo out, Ford and the Ford family are now sitting with a bunch of dilapidated buildings in Corktown. So what now? Maybe Ford can decide it now wants to be a leading fashion deign and wedding planning company and that we are going to turn... — read more
Ford F-Series
We might suck at a lot of things, but we sure know how to make a great truck. Give credit where credit's due.
Scotty Kilmer says 2023 will be Ford's last year in business.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOPgwT9Ft2A
How bad is this year going to be at Ford?
In any case, I doubt that it will be any better than the previous one.
Article in Seeking Alpha
Pensions are still mentioned as part of the problem for the lower EBIT... — read more
Return To Office this Month (January)
Is anyone asked to return to office to work starting this month (Jan) by your management? I heard that some departments already asked employees to return to office to work this week.
Next RIF
According to LL's who retired last year, the next round of headcount reduction is expected in March 2023 and a second one in August 2023. Is this true? And if it is, isn't it sad that instead of being upset that we're looking at two more rounds... — read more
If Ford continues to be managed as it is now
it would not surprise me if the company becomes completely irrelevant in the industry. Maybe someone thinks otherwise? Although I try to look at things positively, I can't help but notice that Ford is becoming less and less relevant.
Reward excellence, nod mediocrity
Most companies know that rewarding excellence leads to better results for everyone. Why can't Ford leadership figure that out? Why do they keep rewarding mediocrity with promotions and punishing excellence with more work? This will only encourage... — read more
I have no life.......
I find myself on this site on NYE 2022....... Somehow feel trapped inside Savage Steve Holland's "Better off Dead" film....... Well at least haven't been laid off yet.....Alas, 2023 may usher in many new horizons......
Just going to ignore this site
I cannot keep looking at all the fear mongering and b*thing on here. I'm done. I'm out. Just will avoid the rumor mill. Does anyone actually find value from this site?
How soon will layoffs happen?
We all know the rumor of Q1 layoffs, but how soon after Jan 1st do you think they’ll happen? Praying it’s sooner rather than later so we’re not all in limbo most of the quarter.
Joe Hinrichs LinkedIn comment in response to a new Ford retiree
"Congrats, Steve. There’s a whole other world out there! Good luck. JOE"
There are available jobs in our industry
I know a lot of people are staying at Ford because they don't think they'll be able to find anything better. I was practically forced out six months ago, and I can tell you I got a new job within two months and so far it has been better than I dared... — read more
This was a mistake
I did not expect to come to an ideal company, but I expected that some things would be much better organized. I thought of staying a while longer and trying to get used to the atmosphere, but it's becoming more and more obvious that it would be a... — read more
Stock in Freefall?
Down to $11.00. Farley factor? Is EV really paying off as a strategy? Predictions for 2023?
All the new hires seem happy
It looks to me as if all the old-timers are unhappy at Ford and most of the people who joined recently seem perfectly content. I don't think it's them or the company, I think we have too many folks who are refusing to change with the times and are... — read more
Guess who is the most-recalled manufacturer of 2022?
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a42354841/ford-most-recalled-manufacturer-2022/ Ford has been named the most-recalled auto manufacturer in 2022, according to a dataset released by the United States Department of Transportation on Monday. The... — read more
This is why you are d-mb if you didn't take the lump sum in November!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/laid-off-tech-workers-quickly-find-new-jobs-11672097730 Now you run the risk of getting laid off during a recession, and you already saw a 25% cut in the lump sum.
One sure-fire way to get ahead at Ford is to be a credit-stealer AKA claim-jumper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGBGz6R2Z4
RTO
So when is this RTO to begin....with triple threat on the rise and no walls up. Still trying to figure out the purpose if we work independently as a team. people may pass out wearing a mask all day if they choose to wear one.
I would never come back
However, it seems that there quite a few of those whom Ford has got rid of, but who intend to try to get hired back as contractors in the coming period?
There's no reason not to invest in EVs right now
I'm not saying to make it our only priority, but there's an opportunity here. Tesla has seen its best days. Their main consumer segment is vowing to never buy Tesla again because of Musk and his latest comments and theatrics. He is single-handedly... — read more
Quiet Giant Toyota getting bashed for realistic view on EVs
The green wackos are out in full force. Sounds like Toyota is being shamed into investing in more EV offerings. I have driven their hybrids and would not hesitate to buy one but you could not convince me to buy a full EV until there are more... — read more
Merry Christmas!
Just saying Merry Christmas to all those still Ford Motor Company. I sincerely hope all of you have as good as a 2023 as you can! I was let go in 2022 and have survived; whatever happens, you can, as well!!
Contractors renewed?
I was expecting to see more than a bunch of contractors let go this Friday, as Ford has been doing for years now, since is the last working day of December for many white collars workers in NA. However, it seems none of the contractors I know has... — read more
'A Failed and Broken System.' Tech Layoffs Set the Clock Ticking for Foreign Workers
For first time I am happy to see layoffs
When will Ford go Bankrupt?
I am reading Ford has a 50% chance to go bankrupt in the next 2 years. What does everyone else think? Ford Probability Of Bankruptcy Analysis Ford's Probability Of Bankruptcy is a relative measure of the likelihood of financial distress. For... — read more
COBRA turned into a disaster with NESC
Retired on October 31st along with others and decided to go with COBRA since it keeps my current medical plan and I had met out of pocket maximum for the year. On November 10th they shut mine and therest of my group's medical & pharmacy off. They... — read more