Having two (really more) orgs with different perspectives and goals. Check out this article from 2015 https://www.cio.com/article/242896/why-fords-cio-is-shifting-gears-to-bimodal-it.html. Rumor at the time was that Mulally was not a big fan of it... — read more 

This band/grade/salary/level question pops up a lot so, I am creating a thread to archive it. At Ford, the salary grade ranks have no A or B or C suffix distinction, so those salary bands are invisible per se (but they do exist, as HR does publish... — read more 

Now both interested customers will be happy. Can we add any more complexity in options for our vehicles. Another waste of precious chips needed to build cars and trucks. How many levels reviewed for authorization. Thinking the customers are Jim... — read more 

Don’t get me wrong, I am as pi---d with the way things are run at Ford as much as the next guy, but could we have really expected anything better with the way Ford treated and treats its employees? Talent and knowledge have stopped being a condition... — read more 

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Enough people are gone to not have to fear layoffs and so few are joining that I can do an average job and not worry about being called out. Ford is in a position where it can't lose any more people which works well for the rest of us. I'm not saying... — read more 

What's your percentage, what's your number?

https://youtu.be/Ley7ybBY4f8 We couldn't even make them if we had the parts. Folks, this is getting bad.

I'm tired and burnt out on how things have been going the past few years, the past 2 especially. SRD, VSSP, reorg, it's all just so Ford can cut heads and push work around to those who stay. All while the management doesn't have a damn clue what is... — read more 

Interesting article https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/03/22/ford-ceo-farley-talent-goals/9453474002/?gnt-cfr=1 Creating advanced electrical architecture like what's used on the cell phone, Ford can change the vehicle to include... — read more 

Simply put, no. Ford Motor Company is recalling a 2021 and a 2022 Ford Escape hybrid due to an issue with the high voltage battery. This recall also applies to a single 2022 Lincoln Corsair, as Ford Authority reported earlier today. The defect: in... — read more 

And we don’t. Especially not at the CEO level.

Everything is a mess, but the one truly terrifying thing is the fact that the managers who are making the decisions - and I'm talking small and big decisions alike - don't have any idea what they're doing. They also have no clue how to measure the... — read more 

Can anyone actually post anything regarding layoffs at Ford?

Will the metrics and targets be transparently reviewed in a town hall? Will Ford Blue and Ford e have different targets?

Ford Motor Co. is expanding a recall from June 2020 by adding nearly 196,000 older-model pickups and SUVs because of an issue with leaking brake fluid that may reduce front brake function. Ford previously recalled about 292,300 F-150 pickups from... — read more 

Any 30 day vacations for anyone?

So it happened. She has been appointed to a new position in Ford Blue. No word on what it is. And then two new hires that seem to be in Jim and Bill's full woke mold. Hold on to your seat!

The beginning of her end, replacement from Apple.

A number of Ford Explorer exhaust lawsuit settlements and dismissals have taken place over the past several years, including ones in New York, Washington State, and Michigan after exhaust and carbon monoxide fumes allegedly entered the cabin of some... — read more 

It shouldn't be this hard for management to realize that the more pressure and unnecessary stress they put on employees, the more they affect the quality of our work. I think this should be more than clear from our recent results and the myriad of... — read more 

Ford does have way too many employees. Ford can eliminate 35,000 salary and hourly employees and the company can operate as usual. Here are my recommendation to Ford none-value added employees. Those who are sitting at home, calling into meeting, and... — read more 

Let’s do one platform at a time and maybe no one will notice. Gamesmanship at its best.. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021-2022 Ford Edge crossovers over a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted... — read more 

New detnews article. I don't even want to read it.

Current GSR8, earning ~120k base salary, and a somewhat easy workload. I have a half offer for a promotion to an LL6 position. Is it a good idea to accept it? I'm thinking in terms of dollars earned per hour worked, I might be earning less than what... — read more 

The 2021 Ford F-150 has seven other recalls listed on the federal site, which is required when vehicles may present a safety threat: Damaged driveshaft may fracture (Dec. 16, 2021). Front door side impact sensors damaged (Oct. 15, 2021). Front... — read more 

In the VESC/Enterprise Connectivity area. Just found late last night a purchased service provider is being cut from our programs - something like 20 plus people in all. I know others here have reported similar small actions going on in multiple... — read more 

Been building cars and trucks for 100 plus years. Defects abound on legacy vehicles and will carry forward to EV’s. New customers won’t stand for such horrible quality. Doomed? Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021-2022 Ford F-150 models... — read more 

It's a little worrying how things might develop if Ford decides to significantly raise prices of its cars due to the rising costs of key commodities. It worries me because it is unclear how this inflationary pressure might ultimately affect our... — read more 

Anyone know if it’s being considered? Last time offered was 2018 and it’s was the last 3 months of the year paid time off and a 9 month lump sum…… hoping!

I guess the intent of the split is that Ford wins the EV race, but I doubt very much that will happen. I wish we would, but I'm afraid this risky move will just hurt the company. That's just my opinion.

Like what's a LL5, or LL6, and what's considered "management?"

I'm retired from IT. Are employees back in the office? Is iTek going to be reopened?

Ford will need a partner given the inability to make money in ICE and can't spend money fast enough on the EV side: VW, FORD EXPAND COLLABORATION ON MEB ELECTRIC PLATFORM Posted by The EV Report | Mar 14, 2022 VW, Ford Expand Collaboration on MEB... — read more 

My merit increase is 2.75%,which is not surprising. So again we are not worth even keeping up with inflation to them. I have a final job interview with position making 28% more than what my salary is after merit increases. Ford does not care.

Just received my bonus statement. It’s 54% not the 108% we were promised. Screwed again !

With Rivian stock collapse, Ford needs volume to offset the stock value gain last quarter. How they get Deep the spokesman to say this stuff is incredible. Granted, not safety item, but why would a customer want a vehicle at a premium price with... — read more 

Ford stock, from 25 or so, down to 16. Mutual funds that track FANG stocks, pounded into the ground. What perspective, opinions, and ideas, do you have about the market going forward? Can we share a view or idea that might help anyone at all? Do... — read more 

I got SIRP'd today !

Without government tax rebates or bailout guarantee Ford is in big trouble. If there is a change in direction with an administration change, can Ford pivot after jumping off the Green cliff? Sad, and a little laughable. One of the biggest hurdles... — read more