Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Bronco flat tow puzzle solved, just….

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 

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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 

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.

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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 

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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

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 

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