Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

#1 Reason People Are Not Buying Electric Cars

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/electric-car-survey-finds-biggest-reason-preventing-people-buying In short, it's fear of not being able to charge it while away from home (Charging Network). The secons reason is 'short range', having a under 300... — read more 

Leaving Ford vs. leaving automotive

It is hard to know how many of those who have recently left Ford have gone to another company, and how many have left the industry. What is your estimate?

It’s been a minute, 2022 Explorer new recall.

Looks like we have to buy some of these Explorers and Aviators back. Of course, no one held accountable. What a s**t show Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models due to an engine rail safety issue. The... — read more 

Ford hit with federal lawsuit by Mach-E owners

Well, so our flagship EV isn’t something you want to own… 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E owners slap Ford with federal lawsuit over safety defect Between July 13, 2021, and May 31, 2022, Ford reported to federal regulators the company saw 286 customer... — read more 

Ford is #1 - in recalls

Front page article in the Detroit News about our abysmal quality, and how it’s only been getting worse the past ten years, during which time Farley has been an executive. WHEN WILL FARLEY BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? “So far this year, Ford leads all... — read more 

Now even your hybrid Maverick can burst into flames!!

https://fordauthority.com/2022/07/ford-maverick-escape-lincoln-corsair-hybrids-recalled-over-fire-risk/amp/ Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2022 Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over a... — read more 

Why did LL4 Announce LL6 Transfer at All Hands Meeting?

The LL4 announced to the LL6, he would “never have another program again” and transferred the LL6. The LL6 had no clue this would happen prior to the meeting. The LL6 was humiliated in front of everyone. Why did the LL4 do this?

The new redesign Ford Escape!!!

Where did Ford hired vehicle designers from? The new redesign 2023 Ford Escape looks the same as the 2020 Ford Escape. WT_. These designers did a great job, the customers can't tell the difference between the old model and the new model. Mark... — read more 

Another “park your Ford outdoors” recall

Not just one problem causing engine fires, and the recall “repair” doesn’t fix the engine problem. Why would anybody buy any Ford product with our abysmal quality? I would not trust our data, software and services to be of any good quality... — read more 

Life outside of Ford is amazing!

It's been a month and I'm still having trouble getting used to things working properly and efficiently. Every meeting I've been to has been short and to the point. From what I can see so far, most managers know what they're doing and they got where... — read more 

And the hits just keep coming! Awful Bronco quality!!

autoevolution: “The Quality Is Below Any Other Vehicle I Have Ever Owned,” Says Ford Bronco Owner. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-quality-is-below-any-other-vehicle-i-have-ever-owned-says-ford-bronco-owner-193078.html Imagine putting down a... — read more 

Ford Field Reorganization

A manager mentioned that the Ford field organizations will be reorganizing. This will impact the Markets/Regions across the nation. By Q3?

Explanation for weak sales results

Ford management needs to explain whether supply constraints fully explain its weak sales results -- or whether demand for its vehicles is starting to flag. https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/07/07/fords-june-sales-disappoint/ Yes, sales are... — read more 

EV investment

Ford invested billions in EV, but the sales numbers does not justify. At this rate, Ford electrification will be in bankruptcy soon.

Regretting sending a resume

Ford is not an ideal company. There are many issues. However, all in all, I've never regretted sending my resume here. There were tough periods, but the skills I acquired here are the most important to me, I am free to look for something better for... — read more 

The main issue is upper management

If we want to see Ford get back on track, then the entire upper management and executives need to be replaced with people who know how to run a company of this size and importance. All of our problems stem from the incompetence of those who're... — read more 

Ford Tax Subsidies Hidden, Why??

Not just Ford but taxpayers should know where their dollars go. For roughly two decades, Ford tax subsidies in Michigan dished out by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) have remained a closely-guarded secret, along with those given to the... — read more 

Missing Dearborn talent FOUND in Brazil.

Ford didn’t have the right talent in Dearborn for the future but problem solved by exporting jobs to Mexico and Brazil. Great management strategy, right?? Back in May, Ford Brazil announced that it would be expanding its existing Development and... — read more 

Mass contractor layoffs July 1st

huge portion of contractors in IT just got laid off. I'm with TEKsystems, but not sure if it affected other agencies as well. Everyone was blind sided including the contracting house themselves. not sure what this means for full timers, but it was a... — read more 

New to this site - rumors or reality

So my colleague brought up this site at our last section meeting this past week to show our LL6 and ask him if we are indeed having layoffs. My LL6 said these are all rumors and everything on this site is complete bu-----t. He said a ton of... — read more 

Article is engineering shifting to Mexico

Ford Authority: Ford Engineering Efforts Expand In Mexico Amid Latin American Pivot. https://fordauthority.com/2022/06/ford-engineering-efforts-expand-in-mexico-amid-latin-american-pivot/ Explains our quality issues!!

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