I wonder how many have gone and started their own business using the experience gained in this company? I’ve been here a long time but I have a few more years until retirement and lately I’ve been thinking about whether it’s worth taking the risk... — read more 

The chip shortage will have minimal impact to Ford due upfront planning and staying nimble in the face of uncertainty. Our CEO, Jim Farley, has instituted several measure to ensure Ford is among the leaders in responding to this crisis. He has been... — read more 

I know that's not the case now but I'm curious if there was ever a time when hard work was rewarded instead of being punished by constantly increasing workload? I've been here for four years and I'm really getting tired of watching all the "yes-men"... — read more 

If production is cut in half at least through Q2, I don’t see how cash flow supports payroll expenses. Much worse if chip shortage continues through 2022.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/29/ford-angela-henderson-racism/4870616001/

ICE are going away along with the jobs that supported them. Not many people needed to build battery packs. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/27/ford-plans-create-185-m-battery-development-lab-michigan/7396150002/

Do you think that Ford will again offer early retirement packages to employees who qualify in the foreseeable future before major layoffs? I think it was a great thing, but a friend of mine thinks that in case of next big cuts Ford will no longer... — read more 

Has to keep up with Elon Musk!

"Mercury Grand Marquis Rises From the Dead to Make Forbes List" https://www.motorbiscuit.com/mercury-grand-marquis-rises-dead-forbes-list/ Got to celebrate good news on reliability! Ford made some really good reliable cars. I hope there will... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/business/ford-mustang-mach-e-tesla-market-share/index.html

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Narrowly Misses Top Safety Pick+ Rating IIHS crash testing shows top marks in all areas except—in some trims—headlight performance. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-iihs-tsp-crash-test-rating/ — read more 

If you own Ford stock, send a message to the board by voting your proxy before the May 13 annual meeting. This is your chance to vote against the board nominations of Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford III. Also on the proxy ballot is a proposal... — read more 

Thought we had more orders than we could fulfill and “sold out.” Scary to publish discounts so early with a fresh platform. Nationwide Ford Bronco Sport discount offers for April 2021 are as follows: Discount Offer: $500 total cash... — read more 

Ford and Stellantis this week announced new production cuts due to the global semiconductor shortage, with popular models including the Ford F-150 and Jeep Grand Cherokee facing cuts... — read more 

With an anticipated dismal earnings report coming, has anyone else heard of pending H/C reductions that are supposed to happen in 2H, 2021? I would gladly take an early out if offered.

Predicting the list will grow with our new outdoors storage strategy. Below is a full and chronological list of recalls from Ford Motor Company since 2/1/21: Date: 4/16/21 NHTSA Recall ID number: 21V223 Issue: Loss of backup camera... — read more 

Amazing that we continue to add millions of dollars of incomplete inventory to sit outside. No surprise that other industries that pay more for the chips are getting fulfilled first. Global Purchasing at its best. Still no one held accountable in... — read more 

Here we go again; April showers brings rust into customers garages. What do they expect for $50k? From Freep/Ford Authority: Months ago, Ford was storing 2021 Ford F-150 pickups in parking lots near the Detroit airport and the Ford Kansas City... — read more 

Another week, another story spinning Jim Farley as the ultimate "car guy." This time he's been named to Harley-Davidson's board of directors. And of course we are treated to the usual accolades of Jim as just a regular ol' blue collar guy who likes... — read more 

Given our recent quality performance, might want to call this the Black and Blue Cruise when it doesn't work. 600k miles of testing doesn't seem like enough. Can't get the Mach E to move let alone drive itself. Have to be a trusting sole or Ford... — read more 

Will Fact prove stranger than fiction, I axe ya?

Freep: Early models of the all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E have a battery issue that may leave owners struggling to start their vehicles despite its being fully charged, according to a technical service bulletin that Ford sent to federal... — read more 

Naw it’s a nothing burger

Freep reports: Kristina Nikolaides paid Ford Motor Co. $22,000 through her bank's autopay system and now she's trying to find out what happened to the money. After she struggled to find answers to that and other questions, a Ford representative... — read more 

It can turn the company around.

This brings ZERO value to Ford and just a hedge for Farley when he leave. Freep: Ford CEO Jim Farley, owner of two classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, has agreed to serve on the board of the Milwaukee-based company. The director nomination... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/09/mustang-mach-e-2021-battery-problem/7153778002/

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/08/ford-summer-shutdown-assembly-plants-canceled/7143109002/

Here”s the rewards for fumbling the launches and moving business away from US to Mexico and China. Detroit Freep: Hau Thai-Tang, who was promoted from chief product development and purchasing officer to chief product platform and operations... — read more 

Why is this a taxpayer issue? Ford introduces a layer so they are not directly in the spotlight. At least the US received some of the money back in the last bailout of the industry. Ford Authority: Despite strong Q1 sales across the... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-motor-co-stock-gives-151221508.html

From Ford Authority: “Ford’s retail sales exceeded 2020 and 2019 sales levels. Our customers are really embracing our new electrified vehicle lineup. The all-new fully electric Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid lifted Ford’s overall... — read more 

They know very well who are the least productive employees, who are the ones that create a bad atmosphere, do backstabbing, take credit for other people’s merits, etc. It is impossible that they do not know. However, nothing is happening and such... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/01/ford-salaries-executive-team/4833859001/

Another day, another CEO slogan rollout. 20+ yr employee and we go through this with every change over. Leadership give these practiced impassioned speeches how THIS ONE is special, new, and life changing. So fire up the printing presses for all the... — read more