Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

First Mustang Mach E Recall

Another headline for our Ford sc-apbook: Ford Motor Co. on Friday issued a recall for fewer than 75 Mustang Mach-E crossovers with defective subframe bolts, adding another hiccup for the launch of one of its newest, high-profile vehicles. The... — read more 

Close 2nd?

"Tesla & Ford are the only American carmakers not to have gone bankrupt out of 1000’s of car startups. Prototypes are easy, production is hard & being cash flow positive is excruciating," Musk tweeted Thursday. Farley retweeted Musk early Friday... — read more 

Laws are made to be broken if it helps Ford

Funny how Ford responds to stolen technology if they are the benefactor: WASHINGTON/SEOUL — The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Thursday criticized Ford Motor Co for pursuing battery contracts with SK Innovation after evidence had... — read more 

Migration away from Ford is starting

Ford Motor Co.'s sales were down 14.1% year-over-year in February, an already-slow sales month that likely was dragged down further by winter storms, a major parts shortage and the still-raging pandemic. From the Detroit News: The Blue Oval on... — read more 

Tell Ford to keep it, no thanks.

Andrew Frick, Ford vice president of sales for the U.S. and Canada, did write and send an email to 4,500 customers on Tuesday who had their all-electric Mustang Mach-E vehicles delayed. Of those, 3,000 customers are still waiting. The "quality... — read more 

F-150 buyers super unhappy about rust on new trucks

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/03/01/2021-f-150-ford-rusty-axles-corrosion/6817104002/ Warning: The story has a paywall, which is a drag. It's $1.00 to get the story. Story has pictures and video and it's filled with customer... — read more 

Layoff's as part of Project Conway

Hot off the presses!! There would be a salaried personal reduction as part of project Conway. Verified by HR. Reductions to take place in Q2 of 2021. This time the leadership plans to keep everything hush, hush. Like the issues with Gen 14... — read more 

Ford goes to gov’t for help in US investments

After Ford led outsourcing efforts to replace US suppliers at the cost of jobs and failed investments, now no one trusts Ford as a partner. Have to run to gov’t for support. Surprise to anyone? Actions have consequences. From AutoNews: Ford... — read more 

Issues not fixed Mach E forum

I want to make a list of features that were promised but not working or not available Paak (needs work, doesnt work or too sensitive) WiFi connectivity (needs work, seems very picky with ssid) Door Capacitor (unverified) Automatic Profile... — read more 

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| 1510 views | | 7 replies (last February 27, 2021)
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2X Recall in a week for Bronco

From CNet today. What a sad launch season as we continue to drive customers away. Another day, another Ford recall. The Michigan, Dearborn-based automaker is recalling its hot-selling Bronco Sport small SUV for the second time in a week. Just a... — read more 

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| 1210 views | | 5 replies (last February 25, 2021)
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Why would BEV customers give Ford a chance?

When people misrepresent program health, rush programs through OKTB, not let people focus on the important deliverables, but focus on worthless grandstanding powerpoints, the slide will continue. The difference between Ford and Toyota is very... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 7 replies (last February 24, 2021)
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Rusty 2021 F150

As I’ve said upthread and elsewhere, the dealers need to reject these trucks. It’s akin to a grocery store rejecting a palate of fruit with mold on it. This needs to be pushed all the way back up the supply chain to the source until someone fixes it... — read more 

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| 1154 views | | 4 replies (last February 26, 2021)
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More Recalls

Does the company manufacture ANYTHING that is not recalled anymore? https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2021/02/22/ford-recall-thousands-2021-f-150-s-super-duty-trucks/4541119001/

Ex Ford employee ... W2 not received

Does anyone have Ford payroll services phone number? I’m an ex Ford employee, and haven’t received my W2 yet. Benefits enter guys are no help.

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| 1640 views | | 2 replies (last February 21, 2021)
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Another Farley dumb--sery

Apparently Farley forgot he was the CEO and he thought he was chief tweeter for Bill Ford https://jalopnik.com/ford-ceo-wishes-we-got-the-puma-st-forgets-job-title-1846288005

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| 1410 views | | 3 replies (last February 25, 2021)
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Why is USA offshoring components manufacturing

FILE PHOTO: A worker at the Volkswagen assembly line in Wolfsburg, Germany 01:43 Hit by a chip crunch, auto makers face a new reality The semiconductor crunch that has battered the auto sector leaves carmakers with a stark choice: pay up, stock up... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 3 replies (last February 24, 2021)
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Airbag Recall V2.0

Setting a low bar for warranty performance: Ford Motor Co is recalling 153,000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed, the automaker said on... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 1 reply (February 19, 2021)
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Say GOODBYE to another failed investment

At $23 a share, this will leave a $300 million mark on the financials: Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co F.N has dissolved its stake in Velodyne Lidar Inc VLDR.O, a maker of sensors used in self-driving cars, according to a regulatory filing on... — read more 

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| 2071 views | | 2 replies (last February 16, 2021)
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Boo Hoo when Ford gets caught

Nice job Purchasing! Low prices at what cost to Ford. No accountability with management (HTT). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's chief executive, Jim Farley, on Thursday publicly encouraged South Korea's chemicals and electric vehicle (EV)... — read more 

Used trucks now a priority?

Eye off the ball chasing used trucks. Watch Ram and Silverado capture more volume. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday launched Ford Blue Advantage, a new digital marketplace that will allow its dealers to list and sell certified used vehicles on a single... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 4 replies (last February 14, 2021)
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Another Faux Paux by Ford Purchasing

Stolen technology is always cheaper: SK Innovation Co.’s Korean-made batteries will be banned from the U.S. for 10 years, dealing a potential blow to efforts by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG to ramp up production of electric vehicles. SK... — read more 

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| 1215 views | | 1 reply (February 11, 2021)
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Name Change

Tesla was previously called Tesla Motors. Kia just changed it's name from Kia Motors to Kia Corporation. Is it time for Ford to become Ford Company or Henry's Automobile Company.

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| 1100 views | | 4 replies (last February 11, 2021)
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CA dismisses Fuel Economy investigation

CA dismisses investigation on reported fuel economy. Here is our defense: Ford declined to comment on the lawsuit Friday but argues in court papers it should be dismissed, saying owners are "implausibly claiming that Ford had a duty to disclose the... — read more 

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| 1132 views | | 1 reply (February 7, 2021)
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