I've never been a workaholic, but now I can barely focus on work. How is it even possible to be productive in this kind of atmosphere? Even the fear of losing my job does not motivate me to work more than the minimum necessary, because there is... — read more 

Has anyone chosen to withdraw their 401k funds (and not roll them over)? I am considering withdrawing my entire savings - I'm fully vested. Any time this topic was discussed during the SIRP info sessions, they mentioned a 'potential' 10% penalty... — read more 

Anyone know?

Ok guys. There are more cuts coming. Lower numbers, was told Q1 but not confirmed yet. I will keep you posted.

How much longer can this go on?

Thinking about pinging my old manager at Ford. On the other hand, I don't want to leave GM if Ford switches to RTO in 1 year.

Ford should live-stream the next round of firings. What better way to te--orize the remaining workers and improve morale and convince the fence sitters to GTFO. They could do a pay-per-vue but with a discount for the “family” members. Imagine being... — read more 

Anyone knows when the last day is to leave or to notify your management if you want to take lump sum using this year's interest rate? I know that you need to take the lump sum by Nov. 30.

This is a fact. My dad was kicked out after fifteen years of giving Ford much more than he should have. I hope every single one of you who are still there is currently applying to every good job opening you can find. This company doesn't deserve you... — read more 

The what if you don't risk? All those employees, their families, their friends, their supporters, never buying a ford again. The rest of all of their lives. That is huge. Just do the xxxing right thing for once.

I think this one puts us at 75ish. Ford Authority: 2022 Ford Maverick Recalled Over Brake Light Illumination Issue. https://fordauthority.com/2022/10/2022-ford-maverick-recalled-over-brake-light-illumination-issue/ And in one of our hottest models... — read more 

Accomplish the mission - reduce the NA headcount now, and start '23 focused on products and quality, instead of how to further demoralize workers . Company priorities are so messed up right now. This will take out way more than just GRP eligible... — read more 

Some good commentary on the Board. Some thoughts: ~Pension amount does not change with inflation. ~Medical insurance is important, but only up to 65 years of age. After Medicare kicks in, there are several Medigap programs to choose. ~Social... — read more 

Not the first time we installed parking lamps. Just can’t simple things right. ord Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford F-150 models over a parking lamp flickering issue. The defect: in affected vehicles, the parking lights may flicker when... — read more 

Bill Ford will face the shame of eliminating loyal employees based on age and the family's disgusting greed to save a few dollars by not paying pensions. Keep terminating, laying off, ' involuntary seperation ' all the employees that got the company... — read more 

Just think if at the end of the year you could submit 3 names for peer evaluation. The good, bad and ugly. Of course Ford would have no idea how to process the data. Just like they never had an any clue what to do with Pulse Survey results. — read more 

I wonder how much lump sum cash will be leaving the pension fund in the next week. Plenty of disgruntled employees taking lump sum before Nov30 cut off.

Ford is not unique in this regard, many other companies do it as well. However, I still haven't fully understood the logic behind it: it's obvious that the leadership doesn't think long-term at all, because where can this kind of management lead... — read more 

Let me explain. Gentrification is the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process. "an area... — read more 

WHY DON’T WE TRY BUILDING QUALITY VEHICLES THAT PEOPLE WANT TO BUY??? From Detroit News.

Watch closely how the company and you are treating (or talking about) older employees. You will be an older employee before you know it. Don't want behaviors to repeat, rethink how you view age.

https://fordauthority.com/2022/10/new-ford-water-pump-class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-new-york/ Faulty transmissions. Faulty engines. Weak roofs. Now failing water pumps. Recalls are expensive, but wait until these settlements/judgments start... — read more 

So involuntary to many good folks who were let go in August vs voluntary to folks who are being termed low performers. Think about that.

Unapologetic defense of free 9 months pay is only for losers. What a crazy time at this once great company. Where is the outrage?

Asking for Doug Fields.

Ford has been a place where people went to get paid to warm their chairs. They invented Quiet Quitting long time ago. Industry is just catching up! :D

That's what they said today.

Crazy close to reality. http://www.autoextremist.com/

Instead of taking into consideration feedback from the employees, including any criticism which does not come from our wishes for the company to fail....... the management thinks our opinion is totally irrelevant. That tells me that they are the... — read more 

Maybe I'm too pessimistic, but I won't be surprised if the next year turns out to be much worse for Ford and the employees who will still be here. That's one of the reasons why I no longer think it would be so bad to get severance pay soon and leave... — read more 

Perhaps I was too naive when I thought that 2022 would be a much better year for Ford than it turned out to be. I'm afraid of what awaits us next year, that is, if I manage to keep my job... Chances are that the next year will be even more... — read more 

Last time Ford was heading toward bankruptcy, Allen used the blue oval as collateral for a loan. Now that we can't seem to get a blue oval for our vehicles, what are we going to use? Recession is looming, bankruptcy is on the table.

Ford must offer vssp to all. Now that the cat is out of the bag on the ruse to offer (reward) poor performers only. What a terrible idea. Who came up with that?