I am interviewed for a software engineer position in Ford Credit. Cleared and awaiting offer. I have 16 years of relevant experience. Can I expect GSR8 level? What salary figure I can ask if there is a need for a counter offer or just stick to level... — read more
Recall of the week
Its only a seat belt for a child..... Ford (NYSE:F) has recalled 42,493 vehicles with faulty child restraint systems, which may increase the risk of injury during a crash. This recall include the following vans: • 2021 Ford Transit • 2022 Ford... — read more
Analysts yawn as Ford confirms itty bitty EcoSport will end sales in US in 2022
Analysts also yawn at: Weekly recalls at Ford including safety issues. Making tens of thousands of incomplete vehicles and storing them in the sun in lots across the US Deflecting fuel spill responsibility at Flat Rock Outsourcing salary jobs away... — read more
More outside executive hires:
My boss thought he was getting a promotion, instead they hired from outside. The additions to Ford Pro's leadership ranks include: Tim Baughman, general manager for North America. Baughman previously served as Ford's controller for U.S. marketing... — read more
Competent engineers are now in other companies
In place of a colleague who was an expert and very dedicated to his job, Ford hired a person who is completely clueless. Unbelievable! I agree that everyone should be given the opportunity to work and learn, however, such people cannot replace... — read more
More outsourcing? From article in today's Free Press.
Ford currently has more than 11,000 employees in India whose work support the global business, and the plan now is to "significantly expand" the Business Solutions unit in India in coming years that will focus on engineering and technology, Ford said... — read more
Typical Scummy Ford Behavior
Par for the course and just another example of behavior described on this board. Took an anonymous tip, inspectors note Ford did not turn themselves in. Yeah right....."we turned off the pipe and thought everything was contained".....suuuuurrreeee. — read more
Rumors of another SRD coming
Anyone else hear this ?
Ford Management: narcissistic or just plain d-mb?
Let's start with the facts: "Circuit City. It was a major retail chain in the 1980s that collapsed under mismanagement. Its arguably biggest blunder was firing all of their experienced, better-paid workers for cheaper, inexperienced ones... — read more
My estimate timeline for his departure:
Coming from a great company like Apple, he won’t stay a year at Ford. From BusinessWire: Doug Field joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Farley Field will partner closely with Hau... — read more
If you thought Ford was a good neighbor, we’re not…
From the Detroit Free Press, which usually only prints our fluffy press releases about how great Ford is: A fuel spill at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant has been identified as the source of vapors containing the potential carcinogen benzene in the... — read more
All of us hired before 2004 getting our pensions? Think again. This could happen to us. We need a salaried union!
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/09/03/delphis-salaried-workers-fighting-full-pensions-12-years-later/5605219001/
Sales are through the floor….
It used to be we cancelled vehicles that sold less than 10,000 per month. Any guesses on what one time accounting miracle will pull Q3 earnings out of the dumpster fire? Ford Motor Co. reported August total vehicle sales that dropped by one-third... — read more
I don't get this
How are there still people who believe Ford is a great company and a great place to work? People who believe they're safe from layoffs despite all the previous rounds pointing to the contrary? It's not the worst place to work, I'll give you that but... — read more
In past SRD, were high performers actually targeted?
I know people are saying, “Yes,” but all my high performer friends are still at Ford.
Ford created a gay Raptor
https://www.advocate.com/business/2021/8/31/ford-rolls-out-very-gay-truck-response-homophobic-troll
New week, New Recall
Can’t get out of our own way. Why would any customer buy a Ford? Ford has issued a recall for 16,430 F-150 SuperCab pickup trucks from the 2021 model year because of a problem with the front seat belts. The driver’s- and/or passenger-side seat... — read more
Is the company well positioned for the future?
I’ve been here a long time and can’t complain much because I’ve been quite satisfied here. Still, Ford is changing rapidly and I can say that this is a completely different company now than when I first started working here. I count the days until... — read more
Ford Purchasing
How has Ford Purchasing avoided any responsibility for Ken product availability (chips) and the diminished quality for buying inferior product from around the world. Anyone else believe that Ford Purchasing is a protected class of management with... — read more
Does Ford Land have the same problems as Ford Motor and Ford Credit?
Please elaborate
Well, the Bronco isn’t going to save Ford…
From the Detroit Free Press, where usually anything printed about Ford comes straight from a Ford press release: Fighting production challenges and consumer demand, Ford Motor Co. no longer is accepting online customer reservations for its all-new... — read more
BREAKING: Transloc (part of Ford Smart Mobility) being sued by former CEO. Cover up
Former CEO of transloc is suing the company and Ford. Employees were paying baby sitters on their company payroll. Lots of fraud. Time to investigate TransLoc and Ford?... — read more
Truth Hurts: CR says AVOI.D Explorer and Escape
Quality and reliability counts today with paying customers who don't drive company cars. High bar of reliability with new domestic vehicles. The migration away from Ford continues... From Ford Authority: In recent months, Consumer Reports has... — read more
BCG/Bain not only changed our company structure it changed our company values
Management consulting firms have systematically destroyed one company after another. Ours is just the latest. BCG has not only changed our company’s strategy they also changed our company’s values. Restructuring and becoming Fit and Lean has... — read more
Train station money pit
Has anyone else noticed that the train station does not appear to be anywhere near ready to open in 2022? I was in the area the other day, took the route to go around the entire building. It is not close. On top of that, whenever it is done, we... — read more
Chip shortage
What do you think the future will look like for Ford when we take into consideration the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage? Not so exciting times are coming?
Return to office plan
So our Ford Chief People Officer, Kiersten announces our brand new salaried return to office plans Seriously sounds like the old salaried office plan with rebadging. Before pandemic— open office space with team areas for collaboration, team areas... — read more
Recall of the Week (v 2.0)
Busy week for poor quality at Ford. Continuing to delete the value in the Ford brand. Why would anyone buy a vehicle from us, the Recall Kings of the industry. Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models... — read more
Is it safe to ask for a raise?
If I know for sure that people who are doing the same job as I am are being paid more?
Employee Loyalty and Ford Betrayal
Ford attempts to portray high minded "behaviors" yet they have actively worked to betray the very employees that have devoted their lives and careers to Ford. Blatant age discrimination is the reward for those that pulled the company through times... — read more
Recall of the week
MADE FORD STRONG? Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2015-2020 Ford Transit models due to an issue with the passenger side parking brake cable. The defect: in affected vehicles, an incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been... — read more
Anyone know how to contact the Ford employee lawyer vaccine groups?
Anyone know how to contact the Ford employee lawyer vaccine groups?
Ford should require the vaccine now that it's FDA approved.
The only way we are going to get this virus under some kind of control is if employers mandate it.
Dedication....
Dedicating this to everyone taking the latest package or those that have an escape plan they are implementing soon: https://archive.org/details/youtube-5FjWe31S_0g
You work at Ford, but you don't drive a Ford?
The irony is that there are employees who have been working at Ford for years but never drove a Ford vehicle. I recently bought a new car and didn’t even consider buying a Ford. It's a matter of principle - I’m outraged at how this company treats... — read more
Do they actually enjoy watching employees suffer?
Ford management does not care about your career, health, etc. They will use you and throw you away without thinking twice. Some managers will actually enjoy watching you suffer. They will pay you lip service about future moves, etc. Whatever it takes... — read more