End of Q1 is what I’m hearing. Has anyone else been noticing the consultants and computer updates?

Dearborn folks- from ITeK, Rotunda, and other ford offices I felt like I’ve stepped into A call center in India. Almost 90% on visas. What’s going on?

Let me guess, let's promote the heckler and layoff more of the hard working smart people.

"Farley explained that the newly planned ICE truck will replace the previously promised sub-$30,000 electric pickup... — read more 

Will need it to drive the final nail into the Model e coffin. Winter is... — read more 

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https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/trump-visit-ford-factory-promote-manufacturing-detroit-129154657

DF is making press releases about 20x workers at the secretive Long Beach. I've heard of 10x but 20x, oh my.

I wonder how many can't or won't comply. RTO is here for attrition purposes, after all.

Don’t let your guard down around there, especially after dark. As of mid-December 2025, the Detroit Police Department reported: 241 burglaries, 662 vehicle thefts, 39 s-X as--ult cases, 116 robberies, 6 homic--es The Detroit Police Department's... — read more 

Why is nobody picking up new skills? It feels obvious the auto industry is shrinking fast with automation and outsourcing. People are going to get left behind if they don’t start preparing. Learning something new and looking elsewhere could be the... — read more 

13th and 14th Jan and Jan end will be last day!! Makes sense ?

Going to happen in 14 days.

Doesn't affect me I'm in the office 5 days already. They will be tracking our badges for compliance. Also told that more of the old buildings are being opened up to accommodate. Question for those that didn't RTO 4 days, what is for status?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPWkpyrDaQ9/?igsh=NHdqbXV0bjdqYTN1

Then force them to enroll in night school to take Communicating 101 for Dummies

We've heard the phrase "up and out promotion" before. I've seen it happen especially for limited availability positions....IE new manager comes in and they have a buddy they'd love to give a promotion to, but even managers have headcount targets and... — read more 

It's now been two days back in the office for most everyone, except for those who foolishly ignored return to office it and will soon be fired. Ladies, you used your free one-day no performance improvement plan issued pass yesterday. Now that we are... — read more 

I’ve heard about a pumpkin spice edition F-150 being released. My wife would love one. When does the ordering period open, and will it be available in an electric version?

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/06/ford-f-2025-annual-sales.html

I recently saw a list of at least 50 new hires and 96% of them were TN or H1-B. Ford is hiring droves of them.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-says-its-record-breaking-recall-year-is-actually-a-good-thing/ar-AA1TCIDq

Let us all raise a glass to the first recall of 2026! Let the season begin! https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-recalls/articles/ford-recalls-almost-273-000-230000826.html

Does Europe still have EV mandate in place? Does Ford still need an EV majority vehicle lineup for the EU marketplace? Obviously F150 lightening is not a big influence there, but smaller vehicles dominate the lineup. Will EU governments prefer... — read more 

It went to someone in our group. The person was told what they were being paid to actually do at Ford did not include being a Social Media Influencer all day long while on the clock while working from home the past two years. Surprising the person... — read more 

GM and Stellantis have already reported 2025 sales. Ford is waiting another day so we can include a new line item for all the subscription sales.

Huge upsurge coming , massive growth opportunity ford will go strong in 26 under great leadership. Massive recruitment for mechanics coming soon. No more h1b after this

Heard from the grapevine that several forced retirements have started starting from Oct and taking effect in January.

Because 4 days wasn't enough.

With layoffs Monday Jan 5th due to more new replacements with Mexico and India. Mexico now working in Loss Prevention , Total Loss and end of the road Recovery dept. You just know customers want to hear that LOL.😆😜

I feel like I'm a 9yo kid hearing the "tic tic tic tic" of the 60 Minutes intro on a Sunday night...

When are heads going to roll for the ev fiasco??

We're all excited for $6 chickens and looking forward to a protein-packed new year. Spy cameras have been installed in working areas. PIPs on the table, get ready for another inconsistent. 5-day RTO seems to be the biggest circulating rumor? Anyone... — read more 

They did the humane thing and waited until after the break. Good luck with your job searches in the new year. Take care all. Model E will be hit the hardest. Too many people in that org. Lots of LL6 who have no reports. Their roles are scheduled... — read more 

Auto News posts story about Ford (and GM) pinching pennies to improve performance. Code for on demand price reductions coming your way. Now in addition to drastically reduced volumes and ultimate blame for recalls, your price is too high. And the... — read more 

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You 4 day RTOers complained about not having enough parking and desk space. Well, all that is about to change. In the 1st quarter all of the inconsistents they've been handing out like candy will be used to cut thousands. You heard that right... — read more 

Long overdue. FnF no longer protected.