What do you think about Ford increasing its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to 29 billion dollars? Will this investment pay off? If somebody is interested, here is the article on that:... — read more 

Ford lost $1.2 BILLION on revenue of $127 billion (down from $160 billion in 2018 and $143 billion in 2019. The loss would be worse, but there was $4.9 BILLION in "other revenue." The "Smart Mobility" group is responsible for losing almost $1... — read more 

Interesting detail. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/02/04/ford-china-zoyte-electric-vehicle/4385363001/

Ford terminated Zotye relationship today. From Oct 2017 press release: Ford Motor and China's Anhui Zotye Automobile have agreed to invest a combined $756 million to set up a 50-50 joint venture in China to build electric passenger vehicles, both... — read more 

Ford Motor Co. has designed and created clear N95 face masks so that hearing impaired people can read lips while protecting themselves from COVID-19, the company announced Tuesday. Another planned media distraction from what’s important, launch of... — read more 

Ford investing $1B to add capacity for 32,000 addition units in S Africa. Don’t really see other car manufacturers rushing to this market. Another step closer to being Volkswagen’s truck brand. - Ford Motor Co will invest $1.05 billion in its... — read more 

Such as Ford 2000, 7 highly effect habits, matrix management, ISO....

It looks like this site is generally frequented by IT types. Maybe there is even the occasional PD LL that browses here to find embers of possible rebellious ideas that need quelled before they grow. I have a question for our anonymous Ford family... — read more 

Blame chip manufactures but more like run out of room at rework/repair facilities. Another launch to be proud of. Going to feel this one in the earnings.

Does anyone know if it’s possible to be rehired after being SRD’ed?

In a nutshell, the products we produces are representative of the company's internal organizational structures. Those who actually work at Ford, what do you think?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/28/ford-uaw-layoffs-plants-part-shortage/4289866001/ Doesn't hurt the laid off too bad, because they get almost full pay. However, if we aren't building and shipping the maximum number of... — read more 

I'm wondering if there will be any PRP's offered this year?

After the problem with the F-150s what was the epic fail, I wonder what the next epic fail will be? Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t like that to happen, but the probability is high. Considering how this company is managed, how much employees and... — read more 

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That's at least how long it will take for things to go back to normal, if even then. So I'm wondering just how screwed not just us, but all automakers are in the near future.

Do we have any idea when the next round of cuts will be?

DETROIT — Moray Callum, the man in charge of crafting some of Ford Motor Co.'s most memorable vehicles the past two decades, will retire as its vice president of design effective May 1, the company said Monday. Callum, 62, will be replaced by... — read more 

https://www.cashcarsbuyer.com/2020-ford-f-150-problems/

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.'s product development and purchasing boss says he's pleased with the automaker's recent new-vehicle launches, despite delivery delays for some of the most eagerly anticipated models, and that quality issues are falling from... — read more 

How high will the Ford share price go? Is $20 achievable?

Started in September 2020 in a business analyst role. I have not done anything beyond producing reports. My supervisor does not communicate expectations. I do not know what my other team members do. I heard some of these rotations can be either... — read more 

It appears that lots of the new graduates coast in school and somehow land a role at Ford post-graduation.

So embarrassing and another demonstration of our lack of ability to get things done right with our customers. Anyone else feeling like Pinocchio now? Seeing why no comment from the head shed. S. safety regulators are investigating complaints... — read more 

Reading through so many topic threads, seems like Ford has a serious problem with their experienced employees. That they have abused and treated them so poorly, the "Ford Family" PR cache is a thin news veneer that hides the legions of employees... — read more 

My favorite line is “supplier partners.” Oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp.” Suppliers always the focus of blame at Ford; price, quality, warranty, timing, now leaks. While not naming specific models, Ford said Tuesday that "a number of these... — read more 

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has rejected a request from Ford and Mazda to avoid recalling about 3 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

Consumer Reports recently shared the results of its annual 2020 automotive reliability survey. Unfortunately, the publication’s findings concluded that Ford quality suffered, with recently-redesigned vehicles like the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford... — read more 

Our management hides behind spokespeople so they take no responsibility for another bungled launch. Same people, different roles. Time to lower expectations for employees and customers. "As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality... — read more 

This is not how we gain customer trust. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/16/ford-mustang-mach-e-delivery-delay/4189265001/

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/16/ford-mustang-mach-e-delivery-delay/4189265001/ Deliveries of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be delayed for hundreds of customers in North America for additional quality review, work that... — read more 

If Ford is now in the process of closing plants and laying off people in countries that have much cheaper production costs than we do here, what do you think is going to happen to us? I think we are looking at another major round of layoffs right... — read more 

Looks like we’re covering all segments of the truck market with the 2022 Maverick. Hope we sell more volume than dismal Ranger. Another mistake to just offer premium priced trucks.

Q1 earnings will be taking a big hit for this. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/11/ford-brazil-manufacturing-costs/6625361002/

Ford: Automaker Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) decided to hold off production in its Louisville plant in Kentucky for a week owing to the shortage of auto parts. Almost 3,900 workers from the plant will be laid off temporarily. The Kentucky facility... — read more 

Bronco Sport and Escape are on the same platform, so why no make it in the same assembly line? My understanding is an assembly can top out at 300 000 to 400 000 vehicles a year. The Bronco Sport and Escape combined will be lucky to meet that... — read more 

Big miss for Bronco. D.O.G. Get our money back. No one like this approach.