Elon Musk wins! But Farley was maybe second….

The site and all the info Ford sends you says “it’s easy you can enroll online!” But you can’t for many plans You are still forced to call the 833 number and deal with the madness. Kiersten Robinson where are you? Oh, that’s right you are still... — read more 

Aka Via Benefits

Good Lord, reading the posts over the last couple months here has me definitely not wanting to go back into the office COVID or not . Reading the endless recent delusional antivax, Q Anon conspiracy theory commentary makes me wonder how many psycho... — read more 

https://dailygazette.com/2021/12/08/ge-pauses-vaccine-mandate/

Honestly, anything associated with Ford benefits - HR, NESC, VIA are an embarassment for a large corporation. Not sure why I bothered making an appointment - I also expect the discussion to have little value as the "licensed" person will be reading... — read more 

I understand the need for new employees. I also understand that it is not realistic to expect that the new hires will come with a huge experience. I respect that people need to gain their first experiences somewhere. However, has Ford become so... — read more 

Big projections for Lightning take rates with nothing to back it up. Bronco had launch pushed, chip issue, roof issue and a 66% take rate. Lightning will do better because? Might be range (adjusted down), tow capacity (overstated), chip issue... — read more 

With Via benefits handling retiree benefits now does anyone know if the company sponsored life insurance is still offered? I know we aren’t able to purchase extra life insurance anymore but just wondering if retirees still get the $25,000 in life... — read more 

So who else got the email asking us to contribute to the employee Christmas Fund? Ford made $140 billion dollars in revenue and will probably cash out with $12 billion from their investment in Rivian this year. Shameless that they couldn't contribute... — read more 

Judge blocks federal contractors vaccine mandate. I wonder what Ford will do now, many fines may arise if they keep the mandates.

I've got a new job I'll start in January. Unlike many here, I bear no ill will towards Ford. For a good part of my life, this has been a great job that allowed me to do what I love and meet many amazing people. For that, I can only say thank you... — read more 

So we have a chip shortage, recalls on platforms new and old, losing money on mobility, and our leader goes racing? Does this help Ford or is Nero fiddling while Rome burns? When Ford CEO Jim Farley took over the top position at the automaker back... — read more 

Ford is afforded the freedom by the Constitution of the United States to conduct its business how it pleases. That means they can require you to be vaccinated! Don't like it? Well I guess you hate freedom then, maybe you should leave the country. And... — read more 

In any case, I prefer when I have more work than not having any, but this is really too much. When I think they can’t add more to my plate, they add more anyway. The less benefits, the more work ,,, that's Ford. I can't afford losing my job at the... — read more 

Implementation pushed back until March 2022. Mentioned vaccinations in general terms but said nothing about US mandate. Says he and Bill call the family members of employees who have died from COVID ( no idea how they know that , no numbers given... — read more 

Before we stopped publishing the expenses of this group, they were costing over $1 billion per year, with a few million in revenue to show for it. Can anyone explain their path to profitability? It isn’t going to be selling data from my vehicle... — read more 

Stop being miserable and take your hate with you. Those of us who still like our jobs at Ford will be grateful.

Has anyone been able to set up their retiree medical with Via Benefits? I had a phone appointment with a representative on Thursday, but they never answered my call. So frustrating!! I used the website to sign up for a plan , but there is no way to... — read more 

Sometimes events just speak for themselves. Sad performance and commentary. The hazards: in affected vehicles, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of... — read more 

No joy in posting how poor our cars, trucks, SUV’s, and company perform. New platforms again. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021-2022 Ford Escape models due to a safety issue with the braking system. The defect: in affected vehicles, the... — read more 

Crown jewel of Ford portfolio. New (2022) build. Recall on a safety item (again). Wait for additional vehicles to be named/impacted. Maybe we should adopt "Build Back (again at the dealer) Better." Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford... — read more 

This is a clear picture of the decline of a once great automotive company. Once a very dependable "BUILT FORD TOUGH" Now we are below average. As for EV hardware reducing the amount of hourly people. I will say this when that clown Hackett was in... — read more 

It is already clear to everyone that ageism is a big problem here. I plan to leave next year because I know that if I do not do that they will get rid of me very soon. While I’m still marketable, I want to leave. However, I was thinking of changing... — read more 

Lots of hot topics to discuss....

Email from PS and Agency finally went out for v*ccine status

If all the things I’ve been reading here are true, why would anyone in their right mind want to stay? For those who will get laid off, I say, “ Congratulations! “

Volume low, there will be more vehicles identified. That’s how we roll, unless battery fails. Ford Motor Company is recalling two 2021 Ford Escape hybrid units in Canada over a high-voltage battery failure issue. This comes after Ford conducted a... — read more 

I wonder what happened?

I plan to take the lump sum. Most of us stayed because of the pension. plain and simple. When I first hired in yes it was great and you were proud to say you worked at Ford. The work was fun and the management back then was seasoned & competent. Now... — read more 

Countdown begins for mandates. Who’s leaving and who’s staying? Does this apply to purchase services & Agencies? Nothing yet for them. New variant from South Africa on the horizon.

Troubles for Dearborn for 3Q. U.S. Ford Motor Company Sales Down 27 Percent In Third Quarter 2021 Ford Motor Company sales decreased 27 percent to 400,843 units during the third quarter of 2021 in the United States. Sales fell at bothFoMoCo brands... — read more 

Facepalm. this is embarrassing. To make it worse, its a level 2 charger with the capacity you'd install at your house lol. https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-blatantly-copies-tesla-supercharger-stations Classy execution design team.

Who is here just because he or she failed to get a job with a competitor? Some competitors do great things, but I have friends who face many issues there as well. I want to leave Ford, but recently I refused to go to a competitor, even though... — read more 

Looks like the current administration is getting desperate: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10235075/Biden-files-emergency-order-reinstate-sweeping-vaccine-mandate-private-companies.html Companies are already starting to ignore this order... — read more 

Got an email late Monday basically saying that there was overwhelming demand for accommodation forms, that each would be handled on a case by case basis, and that I did not have to do anything even if I had not heard back from them until after the... — read more 

1 percent? 0.1 percent?

Vaccines are recommended, but not mandatory for UAW workers, I guess their lives aren’t important.

Scoring only 8/100. The 2022 Ford Explorer has the second-lowest predicted reliability score of any vehicle that qualifies under Consumer Reports‘ standards (Mustang was third-lowest). We earn our (poor) reputation everyday. Ford produced... — read more 

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum is one of four available trims for the electrified pickup and starts out at $89,874 before the current $7,500 tax credit or $82,374 with the credit. Ford will lose a number of F-150 buyers at this price. ... — read more