It appears 2022 model year had hybrid options available at SE and SEL trims levels, in addition to plug-in hybrid options at SE and SEL levels. 2023 model year has one hybrid (plug-in) at top price option. Is Ford shooting itself in the foot taking... — read more 

Profitability down, again. Going to have to reduce headcount, soon.

16 Benefits of Work From Home for Employers: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-work-from-home-for-employers

If we want to send a message to "management", don't lease/purchase a Ford vehicle right now. Us employees make up a BIG marketshare of Ford vehicles being driven. If Ford needs to cut expenses, you should follow suit too! They don't have money... — read more 

GM cuts 'several hundred' contract jobs in cost-reduction campaign Kalea Hall The Detroit News General Motors Co. is cutting "several hundred" contract jobs as part of its $2 billion cost-savings program, the automaker confirmed Monday. "A small... — read more 

Full article here https://starkmanapproved.com/democracy-stands-trial-in-marshall-michigan/ The Ford arrogance and lack of concern for the environment both saddens and angers me. Take take take, poison the water, ship good paying jobs overseas... — read more 

Jim was a commencement speaker at GVSU yesterday. The poor kids had to listen to his dribble.. I understand he spoke about hiring Jim Harbaugh. Give it up old man...me thinks you took one too many hits when you were playing ball. The guy wrecked... — read more 

What will happen here before UAW negotiations?

If you were let go last year and you are under 65 you can get your Delta Dental Premiums refunded with your Pre-HRA dollars. Not sure what you do if you are over 65. Call Via Benefits and set up your account. Sign up and Log onto Delta Dental... — read more 

They were both profitable, when Ford lost money. Why is Ford silent about the 10,000 salary terminations that are required to return to profitability???

If you are not a LL at this company you only exist to justify the LL existing. Change my mind.

Greetings all. I'm one of the lucky August SIRP'd. Glad to be gone. My 9 months of Ford provided health benefits run out at the end of the month. I'm trying to figure out how to sign up for COBRA. I've called the NESC, and VIA. Neither were... — read more 

Over the past few years, multiple lawsuits have been filed over alleged issues with the Ford 10R80 transmission utilized in newer Ford F-150 pickups, one of which – filed in Illinois – was later dismissed, though only partially. Now, another Ford... — read more 

Reading some of these threads, it's amazing to me that some still expect that they will get some recognition from Ford for their excellent work. No matter how much they don't feel appreciated and valued, they think that the problem is with them and... — read more 

A bit long, but you get the idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOA7qKMcjcE Keep it in prospective, but we should know that the grass isn't always greener, nor are those competitors so good that they're miles ahead... Pioneering EV systems are... — read more 

"It’s a critical time for the U.S. auto industry—and General Motors earnings showed it’s navigating splendidly. GM stock was rising. These are not easy times to be an auto maker. Companies are battling for electric-vehicle market share in the face... — read more 

Doug Field please listen….One week a month in office and calling in from Cali is not how you build a transformational automotive team in Michigan. We are doomed while the top are still calling in. Way too many LL5+ doing little to nothing while... — read more 

Most first-time workers get a promotion within 3 years. Gen Z wants theirs right away. The latest batch of Gen Z workers want—nay, expect—to earn their first promotion within one year on the job.

Ford needs to end all mass production in Michigan. The union is hindering Ford's ability to be profitable. Ford needs to relocate the assembly plant operations to the conservative southern states where they'll work harder for lower wages (lower cost... — read more 

Although it was mentioned that the goal is to be all electric, will we learn from Tesla? https://seekingalpha.com/news/3958867-tesla-fallout-will-detroit-automakers-slow-down-aggressive-ev-plans

What are you prima donnas going to do when the train station opens next year and Ford tells you to drive into Detroit everyday or work for someone else? He-l no, no RTO? Go find a remote job for someone else? Or be the good little sheep you are and... — read more 

One Word: Inspirational. Phenomenal. The future couldn't be brighter. The train station , book repository , talent wanting to join Ford on it's revolutionary transformation . Superduty delivering world class quality. Yes, indeed , the future is now. — read more 

Not like lug nuts are new in assembly. Maybe just “Tough you bought a Ford.” Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Bronco models over improperly tightened lug nuts. The defect: in affected vehicles, the lug nuts on the driver’s side... — read more 

Can anyone else see see a problem? GM: sold 2,258,429 vehicles in 2022, earned $10 billion with 167,000 employees Ford: sold 1,850,925 vehicles, lost $2 billion with 180,000 employees Ford has at least 13,000 more employees and $12 billion less... — read more 

Anyone else watch the live event at Michigan Central today? Positive vibes for Ford and Detroit.

How can you be motivated and work hard when the most mediocre, unproductive people here can easily take credit for your work?

I thought I'd share some positive news to balance the mood of this thread. I was SIRP'd in August. Felt blindsided. Was devastated. After about a week I felt happier than I had felt in years at Ford. Friends and family noticed and commented on me... — read more 

Is Ford’s continuing “transformation” of the faux luxury Lincoln brand just a veil for a move to close down the business. Falling sales numbers (already abysmally low), disenfranchised dealers, in a crowded segment lead by global... — read more 

Why does it take Ford ten times the people and three times as long to get to revenue producing businesses? Perhaps using engineers rather than non engineers makes a difference? Inside General Motors Co.'s Global Technical Center are teams of... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4595680-ford-macroeconomic-headwind-is-too-strong?mailingid=31246815&messageid=2800&serial=31246815.36650&utm_campaign=rta-stock-article&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha&utm_term=31246815.36650

I need to sign up for health insurance as my nine months are up. I have some questions for those who have been there. There are very few VIA plans that include my primary doctor and the plans are expensive. The plans that cover out-of-network are... — read more 

They have already said they were moving some people out of the department but I believe there are going to actually be some layoffs with or without the moves. Too much secrecy and too much silence going on.

Our manager seems very secretive and rumors about layoffs are circulating and I am honestly very worried. These days I am most dedicated to sending resumes. People assure me that I should not worry so much because it is not that difficult to find... — read more 

From program management employee: August 20%. Region not specified Supervisor overheard going into a conference room: "We will not get to pick. It's all coming from HR." Context unknown but I have my guesses. For what any of that is worth. — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-lightning-ev-hides-dirty-200000295.html

https://autos.yahoo.com/both-gm-ford-retreating-200000418.html

That's the rumors I've been hearing. If not Monday than a day that week. In August, you could see secret meetings on LL5+ calendars (but not on the calendars of the LL5s that also got let go). I'm calendar surfing daily to see if there is anything... — read more 

Following GM’s lead to build in China and sell in US. Only good news is that it’s a Lincoln so volumes will be really, really small. Ford Motor's (F.NaE) luxury Lincoln brand has announced it will import its first vehicle to the United States from... — read more