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The entire page is is filled with negative posts about Ford. Let's make this thread a positive one - let's list things that work fine and that we are proud of...

The F150 has been dethroned. On Farley’s watch. Will Pheobe make this a front page article in the Detroit Free Ford Press?

Why do taxpayers have to fund Ford’s EV strategy? This is in addition to government funding of battery production in US. Currently, U.S. EV tax credits of $7,500 are available for those that purchase new all-electric vehicles, but there’s one... — read more 

Wow this has been stressful. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have to fret over layoffs as much as I have in the last 4 years. Wonder why GM is not going through this or Stellantis.

I was quite upset when I found out that I am not needed here anymore, but now I'm already starting to feel better. In fact, I never even imagined that layoff would bring me some relief. Life goes on.

I would like someone to tell me that 2023 will not be even harder for this industry, but my opinion is that it will be worse. I may be too pessimistic, but right now I see no reason for being overly optimistic. It is not easy for me to leave... — read more 

It might not be a big round that gets noticed every time, but we've been having constant layoffs for years now. They've been making small cuts throughout the company every month, I believe. Thinking you're safe just because a major round that you've... — read more 

Ford Purchasing’s failure to secure reliable EV a battery sourcing results in a taxpayer bailout to fund offshore companies to build N.A. factories. Our Purchasing pro’s continue to be exempt from headcount reductions despite critical supply chain... — read more 

This needs to be said. Because it will never change until it is exposed. But the good ol' boy network is alive and well at Ford. Look at the recent action. Widespread reports of LL4s using this workforce reduction as an excuse to settle old scores... — read more 

I wish I could leave like so many of you are doing - and good on you for escaping this shithole! - but I'm at the point where leaving would be practically impossible and I would gain exactly nothing. I'm now just trying to retire with my sanity... — read more 

Just found out about the 580 through this website. So were the one's affected informed by this past Friday or will they continue to notify this upcoming week? I am getting really nervous and a little sick and tired on the uncertainty. To those... — read more 

So much inefficiencies at Ford Ford has way too many useless employees. They have no work to do when they are working from home. Those who are on site are lazy, they only want more overtime. The older workforce are sitting around waiting for a... — read more 

Hi All, i was a full time ford employee. I was supposed to be put on a new project this week after successfully completing my project. I got a call from my manager and his manager and got laid off without any notice. They took away my acces right... — read more 

Can anyone share what the severance packages were? I heard up to 9 months but curious what it would be per year of service. Trying to mentally prepare myself for the eventual tap on the shoulder.

On the front page of the Sunday paper. Farley compares us to Tesla constantly. Please do a direct comparison of his education, corporate positions held, patents awarded, successful businesses started, number of trips to outer space, and personal... — read more 

In the past, Consumer Reports (CR) hasn’t recommended the Ford Escape, opting instead to recommend its larger corporate cousin, the Ford Edge. Now, the publication has once again placed the Ford Escape on its list of two- and three-row SUVs to avoid... — read more 

https://www.thedrive.com/news/dozens-of-low-mile-2-7l-ford-bronco-engines-have-already-failed We are screwed. We can't get ICE engines right but we're supposed get EVs right?? I know, let's layoff MORE employees! Fewer employees. More work. Equates... — read more 

I guess the EV/AV guys are safe.

I was quite surprised when my colleagues were laid off because we were overwhelmed as it was. Top experts were cut. Now what? I really don’t know how things will work without them who were doing a major chunk of work and I’m a little worried. There... — read more 

Of course no one is safe. Still, maybe some areas are a little safer than others?

Allot of posts out there about layoffs, worry, bad management. I too was former Ford so I get the anxiety of “death by a thousand cuts” layoffs. My advice is to understand that you are an at will employee and Ford leadership is NOT nor is the... — read more 

No Ford platform is exempt from recalls. Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly while shifted into park. The recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Explorers with... — read more 

It doesn't have to pay as much as Ford and it even doesn't have to have all the same benefits - although benefits here have deteriorated so much over the years that it's not that hard to beat them. I need enough to live on without having to worry... — read more 

We have standard SIRP severance numbers that they sometimes sweeten. Are they sprinkling a bit of sugar this time or is it the standard 6 months for the long time employees?

Ford employs approximately 87,000 employees in the U.S., including about 31,000 salaried employees, the company said Wednesday. The reduction of approximately 350 U.S. salaried employees equates to approximately 1% of the U.S. salaried population. — read more 

So all the fat cat execs at the 3 Fords' now will sit hoovering up all the money due to their huge salaries while they .te--orize their workforce with quarterly layoffs. My GOD, how exactly do you expect anyone to work under that level of... — read more 

Any possibility to pull this off? There are few good lawyers in Michigan anyway.

I think our investors are seeing through Teleprompter Jim and Botox Bill's snake oil! Sell. Sell. Sell!!

Managers who play favorites openly and without any consequences, cutting those who have the most skills and keeping those with less skills, promoting people to positions that exceed their knowledge and skills - all this cannot end well. There are... — read more 

It’s not just Ford doing it, almost everyone is trying to avoid WARN. The company my wife works for has had a lot of small layoffs lately to avoid WARN, that is, not to trigger more media attention. What is Ford trying to accomplish this way? — read more 

After listening to the town hall, it is obvious that more cuts are coming. Has anyone heard about what departments will be targeted next?

Not gonna lie. I'm constantly tired of hearing about us chasing after what Tesla is doing. It's the constant focus of every single meeting to compare ourselves to them even though we're in two separate worlds really. Obviously, Tesla is... — read more 

Received a call from my agency yesterday morning saying that my contract with Ford ends the same day! I had been feeling side-lined in my team for quite some time now, with almost no major project to work on since the last few months (courtesy of... — read more 

Yes, I am being packaged out, too on 4/29. Was going through the SIRP packet, and the severance is paid lump sum (minus taxes) and then you pay for you continuing medical benefits monthly I your own dime at the same rate it was taken out of your... — read more 

Today in the Town Hall, Bill Ford said, referring to a post Putin Russia and the eventual return of Ford to that country, that "Sometimes removing the leader doesn't change anything". Instantly, I was thinking if that statement also applies to the... — read more 

We're not newsworthy anymore, I guess?

This deserved its own thread: For all of you inhumane id--ts who 'Bleed Ford blue' just watch them sweep your blood out the door behind you! How much does it take for you to GET IT! They don't give damn about you, your family, your health, your... — read more 

Tesla earned $5.54 Billion in Q1 2022 GM earned $2.9 Billion in Q1 2022 Ford LOST $3.1 BILLION IN Q1 2022 We hall had the same “headwinds,” perhaps PWH at the Detroit Free Ford Press could point this out to CarCar and ask him why this would be so... — read more