I haven't been here long but due to some issues with my manager I've decided to move on. I found a new job that starts in three weeks but I can't afford to lose any pay right now, so I'm not sure if I should give notice or not. I want to be fair to... — read more 

And so the quality debacle continues… Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain units of the 2022 Ford Ranger due to the possibility of an inadequately bonded windshield. The defect: in affected vehicles, the windshield may not have been... — read more 

This is the right time now that BEVs are the future. There are UAW organizing efforts at Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid right now. We all agree that management is blunting our chances to survive the BEV revolution by their perpetually inept ways.

This is Ford, after all. I know most of us have one.

Looks like (more) big changes coming for Team Dearborn. The Blue Oval has struggled to regain its footing in certain regions, with South America representing one area where the automaker remains focused on stemming the bleeding. As Ford Authority... — read more 

Same mistake over and over and…. JD Power ratings are generous calling Ford Quality average. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Bronco vehicles over inadequate windshield bonding. The defect: in affected vehicles, the windshield may... — read more 

The lump sum goes way, way down in January 2023.

Today was rumored on this board to be a layoff day on a previous comment. Have any layoffs happened today? Anyone know?

So many of my coworkers as well as those who post here are quick to say they're hoping we'll have layoffs so they can leave with severance. Can you please stop saying that? If you want to be laid off then go tell your manager that. Don't wish for... — read more 

Speaks in platitudes. Says lots of words, but is actually saying very little. Why do all of these leaders think and speak in sound bites?

I know it's popular to bash all thing's Ford on this site, but when it comes to quality, here's the truth : https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/29/23188085/jd-power-initial-quality-study-2022-tesla-polestar-ev-decline

Stellantis Warns of Car Market Collapse If EVs Don’t Get Cheaper Carmaker seeks to cut cost of making electric cars 40% by 2030 CEO Tavares says access to raw materials remains challenging At least Tavares is being honest about the challenges all... — read more 

Michael Burry said on Tuesday that the U.S. labor market is about to be sliced in half, with blue-collar workers remaining a sought-after commodity, while white-collar workers see job losses and falling wages. In other words, the good times are... — read more 

#1 Executive Incompetence

People don’t leave the company, people leave their bosses. How many times have you been convinced that managers here have a tendency to run away the good ones?

And by that, I mean being personal friends with any of them, not simply acquaintances? If the answer is no, then you can kiss any chance of a promotion goodbye, no matter how much work you do. I've stopped trying. Now I do what I have to and that's... — read more 

Is anyone surprised? Where is the accountability at Ford for this failure? Buick took the top spot in the 2022 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, helping lift General Motors to an industry best showing among automakers in the closely watched annual... — read more 

I’m in a pretty hopeless situation, timing couldn't be worse. I see that there are others here who, like me, if they get laid off in October, will not get the company match 401K. No one can know who the target group will be, but is there at least... — read more 

The thought of a cooling job market worries me. I haven't been able to find a job for more than two months now and I'm worried there might be even less opportunities in the near future. Do you think that the job market will soon start rapidly cooling... — read more 

Just like any other new Ford platform launch (except we are betting our future on EV”s). Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks due to a safety issue with the tire pressure monitoring system, as first reported by... — read more 

I just received an all day meeting notice for receiving a new computer. Every other time in the past, we had to choose which type of machine we wanted, among a few choices IN ADVANCE. This time I'm just supposed to show up for my PC upgrade. Doesn't... — read more 

Too many rumours flying around for nothing to happen. The end of the 2nd quarter is here….. fasten your seatbelts, I think the ride is gonna get rough!

Is it true that by oct 31 all cuts will be done. Is it a good idea to stay with the company or pack and leave. I have been at ford since i graduated ( 5 years) , don't know anywhere else. Even my internships were at ford

Plain truth from Scotty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlucPdjDpak

Even the Detroit Free Ford Press cannot ignore our constant parade of failures. He has been here for over a decade, CEO for almost a year, but has made zero improvements. How much longer can this continue? “Ford CEO Jim Farley has said again and... — read more 

The answer is that we want to sell you a subscription to the locks that DO work t9 keep intruders out of your vehicle. Ford Motor Co. filed a report with federal safety regulators this month confirming that 53,103 four-door Bronco vehicles may have... — read more 

We are discussing many things here but we seem to be forgetting layoffs. Does anyone have some info or rumors on potential layoffs? Who might be affected? When? Why?

Be honest and generous!

Many companies all around are already feeling the effects of a probable recession and it's only going to get worse. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried. I do have some savings but if I'm cut and can't find a new job within six months (which is... — read more 

Is it me, or has Ford stock been on sale for over 10 years? Without question, Ford has been dreadfully run for the past decade or more. It's a Disgrace! Basically, joining the ranks of Boeing and GE. Congratulations!

Ford is giving up so easily on their most experienced employees and best performers, the very employees that had the best ability to create new value and do the job the right way. I’m not saying that there are no knowledgeable and hard working... — read more 

Rest assured something is brewing, management in my area of ModelE have been having many workshops on how to restructure the organization. The reality is they have a $21B investment going into electrification and the returns are fleeting. It speaks... — read more 

Can we continue to bleed our dwindling talent and survive?

Plant in Saarlois, Germany is likely shutting its doors in 2025 after well over 50 years. F decided Valencia, Spain production plants gets the bid for future EV manufacturing. Lot's of complaints by politicians and the union claiming F played both... — read more 

Ford Motor Company notified its employees Tuesday that Matt VanDyke, an executive at the automaker for 14 years, leaves this week to become president of a digital company with clients in Europe and throughout North America. VanDyke, 49, told his... — read more 

I think that's the root of the problem