I love my job but every time I hear recall, I wish I wasn’t in this company. They at the top don’t seem to recognize how great an impact a recall can have on Ford’s reputation?
Will Ford be firing employees who refuse to answer the Vaccine status questions and take the vaccine?
Alot of people at Ford are talking about this, afraid for their job if they dont give up personal medical information and personal moral choices. What is everyone thinking on this? Especially since UAW are exempt from this?
Does anyone believe Ford have the right leadership?
From the Detroit Free Press article on hedge fund Engine No. One investing in General Motors: “The company’s early lead on battery technology, along with Mary Barra and the board’s leadership, creates tremendous advantages," James said in the... — read more
Fusion Transmission Class Action
From Ford Authority: Another case of engineered for coat savings bites us again. Quality counts with customers. A new Ford Fusion transmission class-action lawsuit – Gant, et al., v. Ford Motor Company – has been filed in the U.S. District Court... — read more
Our customer base is shrinking
How many people do you know who are trading in their Ford for something new, usually foreign? I see it happening more and more. If this continues to happen, it could turn out really bad for a lot of us. I really hope the leadership straightens out... — read more
Recall expands, Ford is hemorrhaging on warranty costs
Like a fine Swiss watch all Ford customers can expect their vehicle to be recalled. Now over a million vehicles. Just wrong and no one in management or purchasing is ever accountable. So sad. The fifth generation of the Ford family are due to... — read more
What strange interaction have you had with calling or chatting with Ford IT Connect
Simple issues they do well with. Anything off the script and you will spend an hour on the phone or chat line and still not have an answer.
Wow - Keep an eye on this $4M case! FORD - when will you learn?
https://blog.counselfinancial.com/trial-begins-in-4m-ford-discrimination-case Notice - "three others advised the court they had reached settlement agreements with Ford"
New Class Action due to poor quality
From Ford Authority. The better the engineering the less Ford has to rely on luck. 700,000 vehicles, priceless. Ford hasn’t had the best luck with rear cameras in recent years, as it has been forced to issue recalls for over 700,000 Blue Oval and... — read more
Recall of the Week v 2.0
Here is another proud moment for our Ford team. Changing the cadence to more that one recall per week. Tragically sad. All of the recalls will have to have an impact on financial performance. How will we fund our EV/battery/non-union production... — read more
Anybody know approx timeframe when VSSP results will be out?
People had until the first week of Sept to decide and those that took it will have to leave the company by the end of Oct. I assume they should be announcing the outcome of the campaign and how many people have (or will) be forced out very... — read more
Ford Recall of the Week
Not new vehicles but our streak continues. Sadly, not fixed with previous campaigns. Third time a charm. Ford proud! Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2011-2013 Ford Explorer models due to a defective cross-axis ball jo--t (CABJ) replacement... — read more
Ford is glad the US does not have a big moose population
Might hurt sales in Europe and the North East and North West (unless handling means something to all Ford drivers). https://fordauthority.com/2021/09/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-fails-the-moose-test-spectacularly-video/
Ford: Do the Right Thing on Death Wobble
Ford denying any responsibility for Death Wobble on premium F-150's. ... — read more
Ford Employee's lawyering up!!
You think people are not buying FORD now.......Lol Wait.
Ford family member named head of global brand merchandising (Detroit news headline)
Thanks Dad! Good thing I never have to worry about downsizing or earning promotions. Nepotism is awesome! Love, Alex.
Free speech NOT allowed on the @FordOnline home page - what are they afraid of?
Ford joins Facebook, YouTube and the sold out media in removing the right to free speech. If this doesn't make your blood boil you need to check your pulse!
Ford Motor Saved: Clothing Deal to the rescue!
Detroit Free Press: From our newest Board Member. In 2019, Ford made headlines when the Ford Blue Oval adorned a Versace men's line. English said she wants to create new ways for consumers to connect with the brand. “Anywhere you go around the... — read more
More divisiveness not needed in this company
Just got this lovely email this AM: "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our communities. The safety of our workforce remains our top priority. In alignment with the recently announced federal vaccination plan, the reporting process is the... — read more
Recall of Week v2.5
Can’t let Canadians have all the fun, Us version of Mach-E Aperta: Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models in due to defective windshields. This follows a similar recall conducted for the Canadian market. The defect:... — read more
I feel cheated
Who wouldn’t feel cheated about everything that's happening with the medical coverage? I just wonder what Ford’s next step is, what benefit will be cut next?
Pay-per-mile tolling systems are poised to hit highways
The article is from Axios posted at Yahoo for what it's worth.... https://news.yahoo.com/per-per-mile-fees-could-100029520.html TL;DR Electric vehicles might be good for the environment, but they're terrible for state budgets, which depend on fuel... — read more
How many times has this happened to you?
I have been working in a large project with 2 deliverables. I finished the first already, and I am past half way the second one. I was told that the project is getting canceled by a higher level manager's whim. So all my efforts were in vain, all my... — read more
No more pre-medicare (65 years oldprovided medical/dental for Ford Retirees
Went to HR online this morning, Ford announced they will only provide a $6000 per year per retiree and spouse HRA then you have to get your own insurance thru a company... Beginning January 1, 2022, the Company will change how we deliver this... — read more
Our reputation is suffering
Things are getting out of hand lately and our once stellar reputation is starting to suffer with our customers. It's like nobody cares anymore, for as long as we get the product out as quickly as possible. How did we get to this point? It's... — read more
Recall of Week No. 2
Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models in Canada due to defective windshields. This follows a similar recall recently issued pertaining to defective panoramic roof glass. The defect: in affected vehicles, the... — read more
Recall of the Week
Like a Swiss watch, recall of the week. Roof detaches, embarrassing. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models in Canada due to defective panoramic sunroofs. The defect: in affected vehicles, the glass panel of the... — read more
Does Ford know what customers want?
It seems to me more and more that the company has totally lost its compass when it comes to what customers want?
Class action lawsuit against Ford Management, some should be worried:
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Ford Motor Company ("Ford") (NYSE: F) against certain of its current and former officers and directors. Several years ago, a consumer class... — read more
What needs to be done
We have way too many that contribute nothing. Too many that are negatives in terms of productiveness. Identify and eliminate the deadwood from the company. Stop all the churn. Put capable and technically qualified into the correct positions. Start by... — read more
Influential “Innovator” Executives….
From the Detroit Free Press, which usually prints only Ford PR fluff…where are Bill Ford and Jim Farley on the list? General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk made the 2021 Time 100 annual list of the 100 most influential people... — read more
Q3 liability for Flat Rock Plant Gasoline leak?
We’ve displaced 1,000 families for three weeks, at least. Will we have to book a liability in the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars? Will reduce NA profit sharing and bonus.
Wrong Direction for Management: Strategy Fail or Success
VW posts record breaking profits making cars and trucks globally and Auto News reports the following for Ford, who by design is moving away from industry leading cars and trucks: Ford Motor Co. and its partner Argo AI will soon launch an autonomous... — read more
Fixing our products
I don’t like it when I see some people highlight Fix Or Repair Daily acronym. Leadership always promises to work on quality improvement but I'm not sure how much they keep their promises.... What needs to be done to really improve quality? Radical... — read more
Hail in the forecast this evening
Hope there isn't a big hail storm over the thousands of vehicles parked waiting for chips and higher quality molded in color tops. That would be devastating.
Ford to lay off nearly 1,300 Lima workers
https://www.limaohio.com/news/476499/ford-to-lay-off-nearly-1300-lima-workers-today-according-to-uaw
Recall of the Week (starting the week of wrong again) F-350 Super Duty.
Unintended movement, another punch in the gut for quality. Its only Monday and we have our first recall. Not sure if the SUPER name fits the performance. 9/12 Motor Safety Org reports: Ford (NYSE: F) has announced a recall for 27,604 Ford Super... — read more
Another multi million $ outside hire
We have a new chief digital and information officer, Mike Amend, who will help focus the company use of data, software and technology to drive growth and create value for customers and other stakeholders. More proof that our existing bench of... — read more