For all the years I have been working here, I have had one manager who was great to the employees and who behaved very professionally. I believe that we had the most enthusiasm for work back then, both me and my colleagues. That manager, however... — read more 

Ahhhhh I want to scream. I have the same headache when I open the hood of Mercedes W108. And it is an EV! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1dQtlrI7uU

In the last Global Townhall, I was not sure if I was attending a Tesla or a Ford meeting. Our CEO was just reading boringly about Ford. The only time that I saw Farley being animated, that actually seems to care, was when talking about Tesla 3 being... — read more 

Just a reminder that they were posted this morning. In my case looks like I will be paying $3500 more relative to 2019. I will also be at risk of paying a much higher deductible should I get into an accident or become ill. I was curious if... — read more 

Love the haters that chose to challenge the posting of the ongoing stream of recalls and skyrocketing warranty costs. In the days past at Ford, vehicles were designed and validated, suppliers didn’t hate us, we didn’t buy everything from China, and... — read more 

Thoughts on Ford V** Mandate in the US? They’ll have to speak up soon.

Global chip shortage is a big problem, but it shouldn’t serve as an excuse for everything. However, this now seems to be a favorite excuse for bad management?

Eric Starkman of Los Angeles is a former Detroit News business reporter who blogs at Starkman Approved. By Eric Starkman Pay attention Ford CEO Jim Farley: Your crosstown competitor can teach you a few things about political etiquette. In an... — read more 

Be careful who you chose to be the scapegoat. Remember Hackett followed Fields. Tesla: 150,000 Mach E: 0 Uber drivers in the U.S. will be able to offer services with Tesla Inc. electric vehicles rented from Hertz Global Holdings Inc. from Nov... — read more 

Any thoughts? Especially the game moderator sounds like HR

Says volumes, doesn’t it. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, things weren’t going so well for the rental car business as travel came to a screeching halt. Hertz – a 100+-year-old company – was forced to file for bankruptcy and sell off a... — read more 

How this can be limited to such a small number in each platform makes no sense. Managing a number, not a problem? Recall V2.0 a likelihood. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 Ford F-150, 2021 Ford... — read more 

Look behind the curtain people. Ford says we can’t keep up with new demand but have to offer discounts on our premier EV as market interest wanes. Hang on to your windshield, it’s going to be a rough year for our self proclaimed EV... — read more 

I’m wondering if it’s just me, but I absolutely cannot stand my manager. This individual is such a bully and only cares about getting their “assignments done” and will push all of there direct reports to the brink of a breakdown, as long as they get... — read more 

We are batting 1000 for messing up EVERY new platform launch. Love to say good job, but it’s not. Deliveries of the hybrid version of the 2022 Ford Maverick have been delayed until January by emissions certifications, but the pickup now is... — read more 

I know there is talk of returning to the office in Jan. For IT, since I know it may vary, I thought the choice was at the discretion of your LL6 or LL5 to set the policy for what works best with your team. So in my mind even though the return to... — read more 

Eric Starkman of Los Angeles is a former Detroit News business reporter who blogs at Starkman Approved. By Eric Starkman I’m fast coming to appreciate why everyone is so in awe of Ford CEO Jim Farley’s sales and marketing skills. In addition to... — read more 

He got the call from his management last Friday and told me about it yesterday. Curious if this a good thing (obviously it is a ton better to be redeployed then shown to the door). Has anybody gone through this and their thoughts? We are not... — read more 

Ford setting up for mandating vaccine. Anyone have connection to the group Law Firm for opposing mandate.

Once a great place to work today offers a salary that is under industry standards, bonuses and benefits that keep shrinking/disappearing, competitive instead of cooperative work environment, and no way to advance your career other than turning into a... — read more 

Why would customers expect anything different from Ford? The 2021 Ford F-150 continues to be a fan favorite with its comfortable interior and extreme towing capability. The automaker claims this model is “tougher than before,” but drivers have... — read more 

How long before Ford goes this route now that Vanguard just kicked their retirees off the "promised" healthcare coverage for retirees. Vanguards original plan called for immediate cancelling. After much push back from retirees they will allow them... — read more 

It may not be that hard for others, but for me personally it is difficult to get a promotion here no matter how hard I work. Maybe hard work is not enough? I wonder if it’s always been this hard to be promoted at Ford?

Are Canadian employee's being laid off for non-compliance?

From Deadline Detroit: My initial urge after reading the Detroit Free Press’s recent fawning profile of Ford CEO Jim Farley was to say it struck me as bought-and-paid-for “sponsored content” prepared by the automaker’s PR department. But that would... — read more 

very quiet

If you hear a wind noise..... When will Farley (& Co.) become "maniacs" for quality. Sad commentary. Guess if you live in the "salt belt" don't drive a Ford. Ford (NYSE:F) has recalled 13,544 vehicles with a glass roof panel that may fly off... — read more 

...something, but I have yet to hear any specific details beyond that Ford will "have to take corrective actions" for those who haven't reported by this weekend. Do we expect them to go immediately to handing out pink slips, or a more measured... — read more 

Another Ford press release printed as news in the Detroit Free Ford Press. Now they aren’t allowing comments on their inane reprints from Ford marketing, they know comments will not be positive. Next up: monthly hoodie sales volumes.

Personally I don’t, but I wonder if anyone else, other than the person that mentioned it in one of the threads below, have a problem when you need to contact a person who works from home? In the sense that you can't contact him/ her?

What happened princess? Rivian didn’t need a clothing line? So what’s the strategy now that Rivian is a world class competitor? DETROIT, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N), which has repeatedly touted its strategic relationship with electric... — read more 

Failed launch, impossible delivery dates, recalls, and lukewarm reception by the buying public. Am I missing something for a “direct reason” why? Earlier this month, Ford Authority reported that a Ford Bronco refresh was scheduled for the 2025... — read more 

All other car/truck companies are selling near list and many not honoring employee discounts. We have to drop the price to get our summer stored 2021 vehicles off the lots while other companies launch 2022. Aren't we special.

Some of the company's big plans are: 40% electric car sales by 2030 invest $11.4 billion in new facilities to produce EV and batteries What worries me the most is that we hear the least about company's plans on how to improve the workplace... — read more 

I thought the atmosphere in the company would improve as revenues recovered from the heavy fall due to the pandemic, but I did not feel any significant improvements. I would say that everything is the same, if not worse, than at the worst moment of... — read more 

Embarrassed to be part of the Ford debacle. Using customers to discover defects is unconscionable. That’s Ford! Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2021 Ford Ranger SuperCab models due to a safety issue with the fixed rear head... — read more 

Who writes this embarrassing dribble? Ford Mach-E hasn’t celebrated its first year in the hands of customers after launch delays and parking for defective chargers. Does 1 year make a plug old? Can’t charge, can’t drive, can’t do at anything less... — read more 

We don’t treat customers very well. No money to fix hot rot inventory after never ending warranty costs. From Cars.com: Like many 2021 Ford F-150 owners, we discovered our brand-new pickup truck had significant amounts of rust on its underbody... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed that while General Motors is announcing their software platform and their expectation for it to generate tens of billions in revenue, while our FordX business incubator lists their current “accomplishments” as Jelly and Find... — read more 

When is management accountable for the horrendous quality and failed launch performance. Why would anyone buy a Ford? From Ford Authority: Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Bronco models due to a safety issue with the passenger side... — read more