Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

GSR8 salary

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 

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| 3330 views | | 15 replies (last September 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cLrlrHs

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 

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| 1020 views | | 2 replies (last September 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cL2HGDX

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 

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| 1640 views | | 5 replies (last September 18, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cLeTKWG

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 

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| 1410 views | | 2 replies (last September 10, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cLVQLPN

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 

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| 2560 views | | 18 replies (last September 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cKysZSo

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 

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| 1580 views | | 7 replies (last September 10, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cK8Arz3

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 

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| 1320 views | | 3 replies (last September 9, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cJfjZdT

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 

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| 2740 views | | 18 replies (last September 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cIYtJl4

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 

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| 2500 views | | 10 replies (last September 10, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cFYDqs3

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 

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| 1691 views | | 6 replies (last September 6, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cDnyYpK

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 

Ford created a gay Raptor

https://www.advocate.com/business/2021/8/31/ford-rolls-out-very-gay-truck-response-homophobic-troll

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| 1220 views | | 5 replies (last September 7, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cD5EX5o

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 

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| 813 views | | 3 replies (last September 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cDpsGhH

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 

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| 1570 views | | 9 replies (last September 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cC3w1yb

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 

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| 1540 views | | 7 replies (last September 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cBOpXOO

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 

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| 1390 views | | 8 replies (last September 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cAsM5QQ

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 

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| 1420 views | | 5 replies (last September 1, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1czpHt2i

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 

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 

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

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| 1612 views | | 1 reply (August 21, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cr09OSI

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 

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