Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

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 

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| 1580 views | | 9 replies (last October 27, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17C11pu1

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 

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 

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.

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| 1100 views | | 6 replies (last October 15, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17pBFe7M

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 

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| 4600 views | | 23 replies (last October 23, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17pE2pTp

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 

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| 1470 views | | 2 replies (last October 12, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17l8ZWK0

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?

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.

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| 1060 views | | 3 replies (last October 20, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17hpoCwS

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 

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| 1370 views | | 8 replies (last October 26, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17fp7h70

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 

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| 1700 views | | 7 replies (last October 13, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17ecb821

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 

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 

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| 1450 views | | 6 replies (last October 23, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17dUyBg0

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 

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| 1050 views | | 2 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cnjZPG

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 

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| 650 views | | 5 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cAY0u8

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 

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| 5210 views | | 11 replies (last September 30, 2020)
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