I'd like to know where all of these unfilled roles are. Seems to me all I see is companies getting rid of technical talent. Back in the day, an engineering undergraduate degree was a doorway into jobs with some of the highest paying starting... — read more
Ford needs to replace chairman, revamp board
https://247wallst.com/investing/2024/04/30/ford-needs-to-replace-chairman-revamp-board/ Finally someone got sick and tired of the sh-t show at Ford, and openly call Ford chairman to step down, and replace the family and friends board members. Thumbs... — read more
LCC good bye white collar workers
Ford and now stellantis sending jobs to Brazil, Mexico, India. So long middle class. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/stellantis-hiring-50000-engineers-in-brazil-and-india-instead-of-150000-ones-in-america/
Now comes the predicted sales decline
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/05/02/ford-april-sales-decline-hybrid-sales-peak/73539182007/ It's going to be a rough year. I've seen some items predictng 10%+ sales drop for the year. Not good.
Apparently leadership wants to bankrupt the company with EVs!
https://www.teslarati.com/ford-electric-vehicle-losses-q1-2024/ Ford doubles down on EVs despite heavy losses in Q1 Stupid is as stupid does!
No Executive/ Investor Loyalty
The Big 3 OEM auto manufacturers are no longer loyal to their humble beginnings. Take for example Honda and Toyota - look at stock price and company financials compared to GM, Ford and Stellantis. Toyota and Honda invest in the business and... — read more
This is not your father's Ford
I wish people would stop defending Ford of today which only shares a name with the great company it once was. Yes, that name used to mean something, but only because there was something behind it that made it great. What we have today is neither... — read more
Blue Cruise subscriptions aren’t going to save us from layoffs…
US opens preliminary investigation into Ford's hands-free driving tech BlueCruise The U.S. auto regulator said on Monday it has opened a preliminary investigation into Ford Motor's hands-free driving technology BlueCruise after being informed of two... — read more
Knowing doesn't help or change anything
Whether it's a fact or just a rumor, what good is there in knowing about imminent layoffs? You can't change whether you get it or not, and quite frankly, knowing about a layoff thats happening tomorrow or a week from tomorrow won't help you one bit... — read more
F-150 guy just confirmed
The F-150 guy just got confirmation from the top crew. The week of 04/29.
Ok so what I am reading on this post is if we get an email Monday 4-29-24
Then we are laid off and if we do not get one we are safe. Someone else also sai the week of 4-29-24 would be massive layoffs for Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit.
Admit the mistakes, eliminate Model e and Ford Next
When a good business manager makes a mistake, they admit it and fix it. The breakup into three divisions was supposed to highlight our profitable EV and software. It has actually exposed our weakness in both areas. Losing over $100k per EV sold is... — read more
Managers have passed down the orders for more layoffs.
They're coming!!! LL6 and supervisors have the names.
Donald E. Peterson Former Ford CEO dies at 97
They don't make them like they used to.
Financials are in....
... And we su-k. Bad launches and quality issues continue to be to order of the day. Credit $326 million profit Pro $3 billion Blue $900 million. Model e -$1.26 million Blue and Model e worse than a year ago. If you aren't in Pro you're not... — read more
Office Days
What’s really going to happen if we don’t badge in 3 times a week to the office? I would like to work from home today because I am falling behind on work as I cannot get anything done in office.
Who said the week of April 29th 2024 would be the big layoff?
I think they were right.
Where will Farley land next: Boeing or Tesla?
Seriously, these are the only two options. How much will his golden parachute be
Looks like we are going to be a Truck Company
I am pretty sure the Truck Company Spin off rumors are going to start again. Time for something to come out of the ashes of the debacle Ford has become. Seriously, Chris Farley? Sorry Jim, but not much difference in terms of auto expertise. Doug... — read more
UAW wins at unionizing VW Tennessee plant
Could the Ford battery joint venture there be next? Here is the Detroit news article. Quite a lively comments section there, 456 and counting
Do you all remember GO Further?
I was going through some swags and I found a tablet cover that we handed out at events. It had a Ford Logo and a Go Further imprint. Got me thinking! Can you suggest a new slogan? Be creative!
Jeep Chrysler did layoff today
And I did not think they were in as bad of shape as Ford. I see a lot of Jeeps on the road now. I barely see Fords anymore and every time I do see New Bronco or other Ford I think oh God I hope they don’t have all of the problems that I hear about... — read more
Michigan Assembly hiring?
Apparently a fair number of new hires for the MAP in Wayne, MI are going through training and orientation offsite at a Ford owned subsidiary place. SO what's the scoop?
Is everyone celebrating Canopy’s “official “ 3 year anniversary today?
I recall it being announced as a new company in January 2022, but what’s 3 months when you are wasting a million dollars every month. They have, over two years, managed to accumulate almost 50 followers on X, and zero credibility in the vehicle... — read more
Defaults and repos up. Analysts saying new vehicle sales to drop by EOY
Not good signs. And the used car market is stayingy to bo-m again. All signs point to a car industry recession later this year or early next year. It's gonna get ugly around here. Anytime not in Ford Pro better be ready.
Here is a place Ford can save money
Why does Ford keep the Rawsonville Plant open? It is a low level assemble plant that primarily puts together part bins for the Livonia transmission plant. I thought Ford got rid of their parts plants during the spun off with Visteon in the 2000'. — read more
Have You Completed the Ford Voice Survey?
For the past couple of weeks I've been getting emails nearly every other day prompting me to complete the Ford Voice survey. Today my supervisor emails us and says she'd like us to complete the survey. I replied I didn't plan to because it's not... — read more
How Long Until Tesla Is Bankrupt??
I think this massive Tesla layoff is just the beginning. Now that the US is ending the 'credit' - also known as a handout - to buy electric vehicles, people are realizing that Teslas are too expensive. Also, the fit and finish in a Tesla is... — read more
Very quiet and depressing around Ford Credit.
Layoffs must be happening soon.
Uh-oh
https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2024/04/17/ford-recalls-over-456k-vehicles-due-to-loss-of-drive-power-risk/
Unnecessary layoffs since 2019 all for PHEV emissions lies in advertising
This is an important article related to layoffs. Ford motor company cut heavily , beginning in 2019 with smart redesign, and incentivized early retirements to fully adapt to 100% EV future. Ford fully, eagerly and excitedly complied and caved to... — read more
So what is the new Ford layoff date guess?
Gotta be soon.
Being approached to move without initiating
Lately I've been hearing about individuals being approached by other teams without the individuals prompting interests into the department or sections that are approaching them. I had a WebEx message from a Ford recruiter asking how soon I could... — read more
Layoffs and recession are on the horizon
Tesla just eliminated 14,000 jobs today. The big 3 are next.
Pensions still stolen and govt priorities elsewhere
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-turner-restore-pensions-delphi-retirees
Is it me?
43,000 Bronco's and Escapes are at risk of developing cracks in their fuel injectors and the recall is a drain trough and a low pressure warning system? So, first you have to bring your vehicle in to have the non-fix applied to it, and then you get... — read more
Cutting Lighting price, when we already lose $36,000 on every one we sell
All I can say, it’s a good thing we delayed production of 600,000 of these boat anchors until this year (not happening this year, either), and it’s not a good thing we are spending lots of extra money to park them in lots all over the place with... — read more