Expect another $2 Billion loss from F Next. Where is FLV hiding?

Worst part about the recall is that its due to an assembly issue. Sorry CarCar, can't blame the supplier for this one. Drive a Ford, you roll the dice each time you get behind the wheel. Airbags have been the subject of many automotive recalls... — read more 

Can't make this stuff up, subscription option BS. Hidden message that Ford continues to offshore engineering jobs. "Intense journey" is a joke and a half. After ending its manufacturing operations in Brazil a few years ago, Ford has since tweaked... — read more 

In addition to laying off 3,800 in Europe, we are terminating 1,200 in China (there’s 5,000 total) BECAUSE OUR MARKET SHARE IN CHINA HAS FALLEN FROM 4.6% to 2.1% IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST MARKET, UNDER FARLEY’S “LEADERSHIP.” When will the Ford family... — read more 

The guy has has some Tesla, Rivian and now Ford... No longer drinking the cool aide made from the Rouge River Water. https://www.thestreet.com/technology/george-soros-bets-against-ford?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahoo

Not starting to stoke fears, but sharing what I’ve heard - colleagues been trying to move around, but every position seems to be “on hold” even though they are tenured and have stellar track records (or even were offered a position, then rescinded... — read more 

I didn't leave just because it would be difficult for me to start from scratch again. I know many people who are dissatisfied and think that the future of Fors is not very bright, but they are still here, probably until they reach the breaking point... — read more 

Thinking about applying for a data scientist role . I see department is "ITS - Data Analytics - HTHD" My preference is to get into GDIA and to steer clear of Ford IT. What is ITS and what is HTHD?

Any predictions? I know you know what’s next to fail…..

Farley and the Ford Next people took credit for the 52 week high stock price in January, 2022. Are they also taking credit for getting close to the 52 week low? Where is FLV and any accomplishments from his inept team?

Hearing rumors Ford of Mexico will replace the virtual Sales & Inventory/Parts Specialists for 2024. Wondering if there's truth to it.

Ford CEO Admits EVs Will Cost Many Their Jobs: https://autos.yahoo.com/ford-ceo-admits-evs-cost-150000393.html Thousands of jobs will be further displaced upon moving the engineering jobs to China and India. In my family, we don't buy products not... — read more 

It was reported that Ford China had started to lay off employees and would compensate them with N+3 salary compensation. The number of employees affected exceeded 1,300. In response to this, on May 10, Ford China stated to the Chinese media that... — read more 

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2022 Ford Explorer models over a vehicle rollaway risk. This recall is a follow up to a previous recall issued back in February. The defect: the previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed... — read more 

Seeing as there aren't any improvements, I have no reason to disbelieve those who think it could get worse here. What do you think awaits us in the future at Ford?

Just think how well we could do if we were just allowed to focus on making great cars. No transformation flavor of the month. No pretending EVs are the future of Ford. No quarterly random layoffs. Just making great vehicles that customers want. That... — read more 

How can a person prepare for Layoff? Assuming they will no longer have access to internal web sites. Make copies of Performance Reviews W2 PayStubs What else?

Ford is already not nearly the company that it used to be. I don't know what other than devastating could be the result of giving more importance to mediocrity than recognizing talented and steady employees. In a few years, I'm afraid that it... — read more 

I am so sick of hearing about the “new Mustang.” This cycle of insanity repeats every few years - same old cr-p, poor quality, and stupid features. We are bored with the Mustang and sick and tired of it. Mustang has been out since the 60’s. Ok in... — read more 

Do you say "no" when your boss asks you for a favor? Have you had poor interpersonal relationships with your colleagues? Do you do less work than your colleagues? Are you disengaged? Are you combative when issues arise and do you fail to take... — read more 

How many others have decided to pay back the company's disrespect and clear disdain for us in the same way? Why would I spend my money to make sure those on top get higher bonuses? Maybe I'm shooting myself in the foot with this, but I don't care... — read more 

J.D. Power has the most highly regarded auto research in the country. Its 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study has just been released. Among truck brands, Ford ranked last, tied with Ram, with a score of 823 on a rating scale from zero to... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-sees-15-bln-2-bln-restructuring-charges-2023-2023-05-03/

ALL ON FARLEY. Even the Free Ford Press was forced to write an article that isn’t all Farley Fluff. Engine valves, electrical issues and body panel fit. Three MAJOR issues, why would anyone want to buy any Ford vehicle? 2024 Ford Mustang quality... — read more 

Big whoops, scaling to 150,000. Still have 1400 unclaimed new Lightnings on dealer lots. Not enough customers to fill these orders so moving to 150k will be a disaster. Another vendor thrown under the (electric) bus. Ford Motor Co (F.NaE) said... — read more 

Just curious.

The ongoing revolution in the auto industry will not come without sacrifices, warned the sector’s largest U.S. employer. More from Fortune: 5 side hustles where you may earn over $20,000 per year—all while working from home Looking to make extra... — read more 

Hard to blame supplier for an installation issue. Fact that it’s safety related just takes more shine from our “halo.” Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2004-2006 Ford Ranger models that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators... — read more 

All, looking for suggestions how to keep going? It’s become increasingly difficult over the last year. I don’t want to be a quiet quitter, I like working on technical challenges and making a difference. But I am stuck at a dead end. White male, no... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/04/18/top-gop-congressman-questions-ford-deal-with-catl-for-marshall-project/70126155007/

Article describes how the battery can catch fire under any circumstance. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-lightning-battery-problems-troubling-120000721.html

There appears to be a common theme, in many a layoff.com thread, it's a nightmare, not a dream, a theme that snowflakes dread, "D E I" we hear them scream, . . soon FoMoCo will be dead.

I'm guessing there's a lot of deferred costs in the latest financials. The hope? That the layoffs happen before those costs have to be realized. Either that or just flat out accounting corruption. One of the two. Neither is good. We'll see how the... — read more 

Farley loses +$700 million with government subsidies and now whines about price reductions and EV’s being commoditized. Just throw in the towel CarCar and sell fFord for Billy and family. For some time, the average EV price continued to rise along... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ford-sees-1-5-billion-112039930.html (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co expects to take up restructuring charges between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in 2023, it said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, as part of the U.S... — read more 

Two price reductions and incentive financing and still few buyers. Cars.com has 2700+ Mach-E’s that were customer ordered but not delivered The $700 million EV loss is starting to make sense now.

More work shifts to India.

Remember.. one vote fora purchase..

I am just browsing the my benefits page and for the heck of it want to price out a new car. I jump thru a few hoops to get to the right site to reset my password and can't get it to work. Why make it so impossible? Any hints on passwords that... — read more 

Farley blinked and choked up. WHY DOES THE FORD FAMILY THINK HE CAN DO THIS???