https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-posts-strong-third-quarter-200636275.html
Who's asking for electric pickup trucks?
…This question was asked in an article I just read, in which the Ford F-150 EV was also mentioned, alluding to “no one knows who that American electric pickup buyer is”. On the other hand, I'm convinced that they will sell like hotcakes. Here is... — read more
Min age / years worked for buyouts
I’ve been with the company 20+ years and am in my early 40s I’m wondering what age do people typically start receiving buyout offers? Any suggestions how to be offered one? I began prior to 2004 and thus do have a pension, though I... — read more
Many Ford executives leaving in a short period of time.... what is going on?
First Shanks, Klevorn, Hinrichs, now Stone, Hackett, and Lemmer.
Any predictions (or info) related to the VIP layoffs?
Curious if anybody has heard whether the VIP program has met the 1,200 layoff number or not? I believe the deadline for those offered to whether or not accept is this Friday
Last time you felt proud working at Ford, when?
I'll start, 2013. Company turned the corner. Alan was at the helm albeit sweeping the DPS6 disaster under the rug. Still had ambition and what appeared to be a career path. Stock was ok, but way better than it is today. Had a good manager and a great... — read more
Toxic Work Culture at TransLoc/Ford Mobility
Lots of people leaving. Fired last CEO covertly. Crazy train.
Where will Ford be in 5 Years ... or sooner ?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyi0JD5j-Jw
Ford super duty fiasco
Appeals court: Ford committed fraud by selling defective Super Duty trucks. This is the headline in the Freep today, weird didn’t see a comment section guess Bill is exerting his influence.
Ford Heading for Double Digits
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/12/jim-cramer-ford-and-ge-are-headed-back-to-the-double-digits.html
any hires from terminated SRD employees
Has anyone heard if Ford has rehired any employees terminated under last year's SRD program in May 2019?
Ford rehiring terminated SRD engineers?
Has ford rehired anyone terminated under the SRD?
Not enough takers on VIP offer
Employees who were eligible for the recent VIP are apparently not taking the offer in great numbers. Is anyone surprised by that? HR indicated today that a slightly enhanced severance package will be announced later before the October 23 deadline... — read more
Don't expect things to go back to 'normal'
Driving will surely creep closer to its pre-pandemic level as Americans return to their offices this year and next. But it may never quite get there. A study this summer by accounting and consulting firm KPMG forecast that vehicle miles traveled... — read more
Working Remote extended until end of June 2021 - be careful what you wish for....
Just announced today - from the purveyor of bad news himself, Kumar! : "During this pandemic, the health and safety of all our employees continues to be our top priority. In August, we made the decision in North America that the segment of our... — read more
Smart Mobility Layoffs
Has anyone heard anything about this? Or is this branch going to be alive and well now that Farley and Lawler are taking over?
What happens when you file a complaint with Ford HR?
What records do they have on us? Do our records prevent us from being employed at Ford? Who can see the records?
Merit Raises
If salary employees "earn" merit raises even though Ford has lost $7 billion so far this year, does that mean they get raises regardless how how bad company performance... — read more
Open Enrollment is Nearing
Wonder how much Health Care and other benis are going up for 2021. This ruling in the SC just after the election may shake some things up in the HC industry.
What about the Union?
Union execs are going to jail. Should this be continued. Couldn't Ford give a New Deal to THEIR hourly employees to bring into existence ONE FORD in reality! Chris Farley should do this if he is serious about this company moving forward. How about... — read more
Low performing salary and excessive contract reduction
Hot off the presses. There will be an involuntary reduction equal to 10% of US salary employees plus what VIP missed. This is to do what SRD was supposed to. Also, we need less employees to design electric vehicles. You heard it, now is the time... — read more
Latest exec buzzword
Any one else notice in the last 2 days all the executive sycophants parroting their newest buzzword? Let's "Double Click" on that....or "Double Clicking" on that for a moment. This must be Farley's word salad language we are all about to have to deal... — read more
Farley's been at Ford for over ten years...
If he has such great ideas, why haven't they been implemented? He's been on the executive team, what stopped him from getting these things done already?
Recalls come in "threes?"
Safety recall for select 2020 Ford Mustang vehicles Affected vehicles are equipped with a brake pedal bracket that could fracture during sudden stopping. During a sudden stop, the driver may experience a loss of primary braking capability that could... — read more
Getting to 8% EBIT in Smart Mobility?
So this is what Farley says he is going to do (can we ever talk about what we've done????). I want to know what the plan is to have 8% EBIT from the Smart Mobility group.........(crickets). "Accelerating innovation to be a leader in new... — read more
CFO - two weeks notice....
So Farley has been working for Ford for over a decade. If he has all the answers, why have they not yet been... — read more
Another episode of the hit show.
This corporation is pure f stupid.
Global Town Hall Message - Accountability
So here we go again. Decimate the workforce, drive engagement into the ground. Then use flowery unicorn fart messages to try to get the weak minded to believe management loves you and drive yourself back into the ground for the next few months until... — read more
I wish the Farley Family had just one good automotive CEO
That would be better than two "celebrities." https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/10/01/ford-ceo-jim-farley-tripp-tracy/3577319001/
Still early days but anticipated take rate on VIP very low due to deterioration in job market due to COVID
Really have not seen the bottom of the job market especially in MI
Hackett taking the last fall
So on Hackett's last day, we recall almost every 2020 vehicle we sold. I guess Farley didn't want to let it sit until his first day as solo... — read more
More Trust with our Customers
Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because the backup cameras can show distorted images or suddenly go dark. The recall covers most 2020 versions of Ford's F-Series trucks, as well as the 2020 Explorer, Mustang, Transit... — read more
How do I get promoted to LL5?
Currently LL6, do I express interest to LL4?
Ford Highlighted As Zombie Company in Barron's
Ok, Pollyannas... What next? Should we ignore more debt downgrades as well? With Halloween a little more than a month away, stock investors may want to keep an eye out for zombies. The coronavirus recession appears to have caused an outbreak... — read more
News on layoffs
Has anything new surfaced?
Ford supports California with ban of ICE vehicle sales effective 2035
“We agree with Gov. Newsom that it’s time to take urgent action to address climate change,” a Ford spokeswoman said. “That’s why we’re proud to stand with California in achieving meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reductions in our vehicles as we... — read more