Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Implications of numerous recalls?

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?

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 

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| 1100 views | | 6 replies (last November 5, 2021)
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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 

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| 940 views | | 3 replies (last September 29, 2021)
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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 

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| 750 views | | 1 reply (September 29, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1d42ovd0

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/

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| 1000 views | | 2 replies (last October 2, 2021)
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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 

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| 1350 views | | 6 replies (last September 30, 2021)
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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 

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| 1130 views | | 5 replies (last September 27, 2021)
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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?

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| 3040 views | | 22 replies (last September 29, 2021)
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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 

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| 1102 views | | 2 replies (last September 29, 2021)
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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 

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| 1400 views | | 6 replies (last September 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cYlLYMo

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 

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| 1370 views | | 10 replies (last September 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cWgwDQS

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 

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| 862 views | | 4 replies (last September 22, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cWQpqZY

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 

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| 750 views | | 3 replies (last September 21, 2021)
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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 

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| 2090 views | | 10 replies (last September 25, 2021)
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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 

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| 1450 views | | 9 replies (last September 24, 2021)
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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.

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| 1230 views | | 4 replies (last September 16, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cQnGVyN

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 

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| 2430 views | | 7 replies (last September 20, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cQjkUrf

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 

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| 1540 views | | 11 replies (last September 22, 2021)
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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.

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| 1170 views | | 3 replies (last September 15, 2021)
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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 

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| 2100 views | | 9 replies (last September 23, 2021)
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