Great fix. Bet customers are impressed with our solution! One of the more compelling features of the new, sixth-generation 2021-2022 Ford Bronco is its ability to be flat-towed, which is important for those that want to bring their Bronco along on... — read more
Mental Health of PD folks
Anyone here work in PD - with all these rumors of an upcoming layoff, I am getting increasingly more and more anxious. 23 years at Ford and my colleagues are saying that doesn't matter - that they are hiring younger and younger and promoting even... — read more
Ford wants to take $135,000,000 from Michigan taxpayers
And they claim this will create 3,000 jobs, while they plan to eliminate 6,000 jobs next quarter. Unbelievable untruthfullness.
Counting days to retire
I went through all the ups and downs here and now I'm counting the days until retirement. I thought I would be much happier as I approached retirement, but it happens that I am becoming more nostalgic and a little depressed. Anyone else about to... — read more
First Lightning deliveries to customers happening. Brace for the quality issues!
You know is coming. This company cuts corners on vehicles that have been on development a lot longer. I shudder to think of the issues this thing is going to start having. I put the chance of no major recalls on the Lightning and next to zero!!
Botox Bill is going to be so sad! EV tires worse than ICE emissions
CarBuzz: EV Tires Worse For The Environment Than Tailpipe Emissions. https://carbuzz.com/news/ev-tires-worse-for-the-environment-than-tailpipe-emissions Hahahah!! A new study suggests even EVs aren't as eco-friendly as we thought. There's still... — read more
How do they expect the new employees to stay?
I have witnessed a situation in which the superior criticized in front of everyone a new employee who has recently arrived here and from whom it is impossible to have the same expectations as from an experienced employee who worked here for a... — read more
The good old days are not coming back
Let's face facts: the days when Ford was a great place to work, when it respected its employees, and when all of us were proud to say we worked here are gone. They are gone for good. Too much has changed in the company and beyond to ever get to that... — read more
Ford+ Appreciation
A member of my family who works for the Company just came home from work with a bag of salted caramel corn. He said they were given to all the employees at his location as a token of appreciation. These people are utter mo--ns.
Feeling demotivated?
I'm exhausted. Without any exaggeration, I feel totally drained. Motivation is zero, and the reason is that for months now I have been watching how lazy ones are being valued more than good, hard working people. When I first got the job here, hard... — read more
Will my Ford air bag ki-l me?
New Class action suit on air bag inflators (not Takata). Only 3MM Ford vehicles impacted. Only 5000 of 51 million vehicles worldwide recalled. Are you feeling lucky?? For many years now, automakers that utilized Takata air bags in their vehicles... — read more
Can Farley get a supplier to bite?
What supplier is willing to make a huge investment to support Ford and there new divide and perish strategy. More of a puff piece for shareholders who are afraid that the stock price will fall below $10/share again. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid. Amid... — read more
Yet ANOTHER recall!
Ford Authority: Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Recalled Over High Voltage Battery Issue. https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/ford-escape-lincoln-corsair-recalled-over-high-voltage-battery-issue/ We've moved from 1 a week to 2+ a week.
33 years with company retired and this is how they treat you.
Last year took away my wifes HEALTH benefits and gave us 500.00 to find a health care insurance company to rob you. 8,000 deductible, Thanks for your service because we are family orientated company. B.S..
Visteon Ii as we run businesses so well
Who will we blame if Ford is the supplier? Crash and burn ahead. Ford is in the midst of a major EV pivot with lofty goals as it aims to invest $50 billion and produce two million EVs annually by 2026. Ford CEO Jim Farley previously said that the... — read more
Why is the other “2” layoff websites are not busy like ours?
The economic conditions are same for everyone right?
Hits keep on coming! Settlement over two lies: SD payload, CMax MPG
Can't make this up! Jalopnik: Ford's "Best in Class" Super Duty Payload Claim Was Based on a Bogus Truck. https://jalopnik.com/fords-best-in-class-super-duty-payload-claim-was-base-1848970666 Automotive News reports that Ford has agreed to pay a... — read more
when is the next round of layoffs? June? August? Now I am hearing July....
Anyone know when the next round of layoffs are? At first, heard they were going to be first week of June. Then it was August. Had to go to WHQ today and overheard 2 managers saying it was going to be in July. Who are they targeting? I... — read more
Trying to keep the job
Maybe someone is in a much better situation than me and has several other options, but I have to do my best to keep this job as long as possible. I believe many more people will be laid off by 2023. Does it even make sense to try to keep the job... — read more
Who is responsible for all the recalls?
There have been too many lately, even for Ford. Who do you think is to blame? The ELT, middle management, or employees? I think mistakes happen when we're expected to cut corners to get something out before it's ready. Those decisions can only be... — read more
Mach E is a SLUG.
We used to cancel platforms with this volume. As more reliable and affordable alternatives are available, Mustang Mach-E will tailspin into the ground. Better get lots of money for the limited amount of data on 25,000 vehicles a year. Ford Mustang... — read more
Nobody respects Farley
He needs to be removed by the board. Podcasts, racing, all just a bunch of garbage. He’s not an engineer. He has no idea what he’s doing. Company is really messed up.
Lack of real plan
I am not sure if this leadership has any clear plan for the future of this company. They try to convince everyone that they do have it, but it seems as if they have completely lost direction. Thoughts?
Can’t build them right, 2022 Mustang Recall
Embarrassing (again) Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Mustang models over an issue with the front camera. The defect: in affected vehicles, the camera is misaligned, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended. The hazards:... — read more
Dilbert today
Laughed out loud, Scot Adam’s thinking of Ford: CEO: “Elon Musk made an offer for our company today. The Board plains to reject it because they think the company is worth twice as much as the offer.” Pointy Hair Boss: “How much did he offer?” CEO:... — read more
Hating it at Ford but staying
A lot of older Ford employees seem afraid to quit and I can't figure out why. They're not even trying to find something else when there are many options available. I know people who haven't updated their resumes in over a decade. Is it seniority... — read more
Eddie Bauer F150
The last Eddie Bauer F150 was a 2010 model. Is anyone aware of plans for a Eddie Bauer or Harley Davidson F150 or maybe a Men's Wearhouse edition Lincoln product?
Real news outside of Freep....
https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/30556/starkman_gm_s_mary_barra_loses_world-class_investor_george_soros_but_gets_some_love_from_ailing_money_manager
Ford is already out of business, even if the Ford family doesn't realize it.
Slowly, but surely, Bill Ford has been reducing the company's footprint in the market. His lack of capacity to accomplish anything, together with his desire of recognition, has allowed the brownnoses to take control and corrupt the entire company... — read more
On the way to becoming a hyper-competitive work environment
It is true that there has always been a lot of competitiveness at Ford, but it was mostly healthy competition among employees. What is happening now and why does it seem to me that Ford is becoming a hyper-competitive work environment? The new... — read more
Planning subscription services
$10/month to engage door locks $15/month for video of when the door locks don’t work $20/month for fire suppression $25/month for tows to dealer for warranty repairs $30/month for daily bug fix software updates $100/month from each of our 7,500 EV... — read more
Sales Ban in Germany. No Ford for you!
If you don't play by the rules..... A German court has put a nation-wide sales and production ban on Ford cars able to establish internet connection, it said, as part of a lawsuit over the violation of wireless technology patents. The verdict by... — read more
Another recall, airbags defective
Drive a Ford and put your families life at risk. Talk about dropping the safety and quality ball. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2016 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 pickups due to an airbag deployment issue. The defect: in... — read more
Mach-Es recalled for SOFTWARE PROBLEMS
“And the company is recalling 464 electric Mustang Mach-E SUVs from 2021. A software problem can cause unintended acceleration, deceleration or a loss of drive power in allwheel- drive vehicles.” We can’t get the software right in the vehicle that... — read more
Ford Liable Lawsuit
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/05/19/ford-liable-lawsuit-death-west-virginia-woman/9835273002/ The jury found Ford was 99% at fault for Bumgarner's death, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported. So you're saying there's a chance. — read more
Ford name cursed?
Ford starts selling its stake in Rivian. The Rivian stock price goes.....up? You cannot make this #### up. I am starting to think the name Ford is cursed.
Integrated Pet Bowl, seriously.
Quality tailspins, recalls weekly, chip shortages, botched launches and we have time for Pet Bowl Patents. Who supports these efforts at Ford? We have officially lost our minds. Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for an integrated pet bowl... — read more