Through the middle of December, Ford had issued 65 recalls that affect more than a staggering 8.6 million vehicles in 2022. That was an increase from Ford's prior year, which recorded 53 recalls covering roughly 5.4 million vehicles. WHEN WILL... — read more 

So they announce that the trucks are the best selling trucks, the transits are the best selling vans, the Maverick is the best selling small truck and that Ford is the 2nd largest electric automaker. Here's what they don't tell you: That our... — read more 

John Savona, who began at Ford as a factory security officer while his father earned an hourly wage on the assembly line, is leaving Ford Motor Co. as a top executive after more than three decades with the automaker. Retirement of the "accomplished... — read more 

Eliminate all LL6 and LL3 positions.

I paid for a safe and reliable truck. Insulting that Ford thinks a cup is a fair trade for a defective airbag. Who does this stuff at Ford. Nothing but hot air windbags. Last August, FoMoCo issued a recall for select Ford Maverick pickups over an... — read more 

If you have been instructed to RTO, when did RTO begin for you? What is your Org? How many days a week are you required to come in? Can you pick your days? Is your team back in its pre-COVID office space? Do you have your own desk/office/cube? — read more 

I'm a foreigner. I live 45 minutes on a good day from Dearborn. I would love to RTO and still be employed at Ford. I became SIRP in August. While enjoyed WFH, I preferred being at Ford with the benefits. Yes I'm working on job opportunities that pay... — read more 

In recent years, a number of recalls have been issued over faulty shifter bushings in Ford vehicles, including one for 2013-2016 Ford Fusion sedans and another for 2013-2021 Ford Transit Connect models. In those cases, the bushing that attaches the... — read more 

This is the future: https://www.businessinsider.com/rented-tesla-stopped-six-times-one-day-charge-hertz-2023-01

Many can definitely find better jobs elsewhere and some of them will leave because of RTO mandates. The question is how many will do so?

NESC said it moved from 15th to 30th now? Anyone get confirmation for this also? And for rolling over 401K now they’re saying check only. I have the routing numbers and stuff and initiated out and Fidelity should be able to bring in to the rollover... — read more 

Project 2MM and sell only 60k. Anyone else see the writing on the wall for Ford EV? Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation Co.’s battery unit canceled plans to build an electric-vehicle battery plant in Turkey amid rising global interest rates and weaker... — read more 

So now every other LL guy left in this F company is a connectivity manager? I wonder how many will put the the same credentials on their resumes when they get nothing done except than checking their emails and forwarding it.

I am in finance and work on Ford Confidential and Secret financials. But under RTW rules GSRs have no access to an office like I used to have. Does Ford leadership expect me to work in a open area with everybody around so they can see what I am... — read more 

Conversation went from "We'll come up with a sound plan that makes sense" before the holiday to "We're coming in 3 days a week minimum" after the new year. I'd be OK coming into the office if we still had space to call our own, but to think that we... — read more 

Oh how many more coming this year? Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator models over a seat belt chime issue. The defect: in affected vehicles, when the driver’s seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the... — read more 

Nothing surprising, but it's still awful how few people have confidence in the direction they're taking Ford. Is there anyone who still has at least a little faith that they know what they are doing?

Ford Authority: Ford Mustang Mach-E Winter Range Detailed In New Study. https://fordauthority.com/2023/01/ford-mustang-mach-e-winter-range-detailed-in-new-study/ Good luck with that! And that's on new batteries. Imagine as those batteries age! And... — read more 

Can we expect more soon?

I am not sure if customers want the kind of Ford that is in the plans of our leadership. Sometimes I wonder if the leadership even takes into consideration what the customers want? If employees are not that important to them (as they've showed many... — read more 

This is not going to end well.

For those lucky enough to retire in 2022, does anyone know if there is an online chat board for Ford Retirees. In particular, working with ViaBenefits is impossible. Has anyone had success at getting the monthly HRA reimbursed after paying for... — read more 

Ford might be the. #2 EV seller, far behind Tesla 1.4 million EVs delivered in 2022. Ford sold a total of only 61,575 EVs, 4% of what Tesla sold. We used to cancel vehicles that sold these low volumes. “Ford has three EVs on the market: the F-150... — read more 

I think we are seriously underestimating .

Its time for quiet hustling Multiple jobs until we are free financially and free from these corporate greed politics and layoffs.

If you're still at Ford you're screwed. Good luck competing with 18k others for jobs when you get axed in the next round of layoffs Glad I got it when I did!

So with Argo out, Ford and the Ford family are now sitting with a bunch of dilapidated buildings in Corktown. So what now? Maybe Ford can decide it now wants to be a leading fashion deign and wedding planning company and that we are going to turn... — read more 

We might suck at a lot of things, but we sure know how to make a great truck. Give credit where credit's due.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOPgwT9Ft2A

In any case, I doubt that it will be any better than the previous one.

Pensions are still mentioned as part of the problem for the lower EBIT... — read more 

Is anyone asked to return to office to work starting this month (Jan) by your management? I heard that some departments already asked employees to return to office to work this week.

According to LL's who retired last year, the next round of headcount reduction is expected in March 2023 and a second one in August 2023. Is this true? And if it is, isn't it sad that instead of being upset that we're looking at two more rounds... — read more 

it would not surprise me if the company becomes completely irrelevant in the industry. Maybe someone thinks otherwise? Although I try to look at things positively, I can't help but notice that Ford is becoming less and less relevant.

Most companies know that rewarding excellence leads to better results for everyone. Why can't Ford leadership figure that out? Why do they keep rewarding mediocrity with promotions and punishing excellence with more work? This will only encourage... — read more 

I find myself on this site on NYE 2022....... Somehow feel trapped inside Savage Steve Holland's "Better off Dead" film....... Well at least haven't been laid off yet.....Alas, 2023 may usher in many new horizons......

I cannot keep looking at all the fear mongering and b*thing on here. I'm done. I'm out. Just will avoid the rumor mill. Does anyone actually find value from this site?

We all know the rumor of Q1 layoffs, but how soon after Jan 1st do you think they’ll happen? Praying it’s sooner rather than later so we’re not all in limbo most of the quarter.

"Congrats, Steve. There’s a whole other world out there! Good luck. JOE"