https://www.coachesdatabase.com/ford-etransit-battery-recall-safety-update/ SMH
Ford Executive Q1 2025 Scorecard: Another Failure to Deliver
As Q1 2025 results loom this Monday, Ford’s leadership once again finds itself under scrutiny—and rightly so. The company's persistent failures in cost control, quality, and EV execution are compounded by a series of high-profile blunders and... — read more
Another failure: Ford Acquires Canopy, Discontinues Pickup Cam
From Ford Authority today, although this is old news being buried on a Friday afternoon: By Brett Foote May 2, 2025 11:52 am Back in January 2022, Ford and ADT announced that the two companies were teaming up to create a new joint-venture called... — read more
FNV4 work cost $10 billion?!???
CBT News reporting that Ford is taking a $10 billion loss on FNV4!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 What a garbage business unit Model e is. Shut down Model e. Fire DF. Everyone should sell their stock until this happens.
Ford UK Endless Transformation cuts, until nothing is left
Ford UK’s endless cycle of ‘transformation’ cuts is a mask for mismanagement at the highest level—led by donkey leadership that keeps swinging the axe without a clue. Instead of real vision or strategy, we get knee-je-k cost-cutting that demoralizes... — read more
Ford extends employee-pricing to July amid tariff turmoil. Is it a good deal? What to know
Though the Trump administration has attempted to soften the blow of auto tariffs, shockwaves have already impacted automakers and consumers. Luckily for car buyers, some companies are using incentives to offload inventory in a hyper-competitive... — read more
MAP saved by tariffs!!
MAP was on the chopping block! Ford already makes the Ranger in several foreign plants. The plan was to ramp up production in one or more of those plants and import them. Bronco was going to go to Mexico. Then the tariffs, 25%, went on... — read more
Rumors of a RIF on the 16th
Anyone know the details? Who knows? How’s it rolling out?
Ford CEO visits Kentucky truck plant, says layoffs aren't coming after tariffs on parts
https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/ford-ceo-visits-kentucky-truck-plant-says-layoff-arent-coming-after-tariffs-on-parts/417-e3e2b1a8-34dc-4dbf-b72b-97cf5b0b10e5
At the end of the day, it’s your call
The truth is, if you’re unhappy at work, that’s your problem to fix. Yeah, Ford might be awful, but you’re the one staying and putting up with it. You have the power to leave. If a new job doesn’t work out, you can just move again. I only stick... — read more
Latitude
Latitude aka Argo AI, what exactly they do ? Why are they still around if Ford is not pursuing L3
Nissan’s New $16K Electric Sedan
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/research/nissan-s-new-16k-electric-sedan-is-maxima-sized-and-maximum-cheap/ar-AA1DRnTu?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=226a7c54227048029851369bba5f2bd3&ei=10 Nissan, please start selling them in the USA. I am ready to... — read more
Anyone knows how many cuts are coming which org
basically title. I m a gsr, I know it's the reality we live in. But still, it feels wrong somehow we will have to pay the price for the sc--w up by leaderships playing politics layers above us. Some of us worked our a-s off to make work whetever... — read more
Layoffs may not happen with any official announcements this year
I heard layoffs will happen on an ongoing basis each month throughout the year instead of all layoffs in a specific month as was done in the past. They want to do this quietly. So we may not know exactly who is being let go or how many each month... — read more
What's up with CE1?
Why the secrecy? They tore down FNV4 but moved more things into CE1. What's the deal?
When were the last confirmed layoffs?
I'm not talking about someone saying a person was laid off here or there without being able to substantiate it. I'm asking specifically about the last round we know for sure happened. I'm asking because sometimes it feels like people stress over... — read more
Executive search
They have to be looking for Farley’s replacement. His contract express 10/1/25. I think Frick could be it. Cannes “retired” from the allegedly most profitable segment , Pro, but hasn’t been permanently replaced. Frick is currently in charge of Pro... — read more
Get off the titanic and get off it quick unless you like stagnation
This company has no future or real growth prospects. Stock price is in the gutter and will keep trending to zero. No one is engaged or cares about anything happening; 95% of the people here are seat warmers and are paper pushing. No real work is... — read more
FNV4 epic failure
FNV4 is done? Hahahahahaha So with this epic failure, what has D Field managed to achieve in his time at Ford? GE2, canceled. FNV4, down in flames. Next will be TE1 moved out to 2030. I've heard that it is actually canceled, but they are delaying... — read more
So is the week of 4-28-25 the start of Ford Credit Layoffs or the week of 5-5-25?
And is it all departments including Customer Service?
Let the game begins - Which Company can make a vehicle for less than $25K
As you all know, many companies are coming out with basic vehicles with the price targeted at $25K. With many people all over the world wanting a reliable, good quality, and affordable vehicles. The Big 3 don't have any vehicle that can meet the... — read more
Is everyone ready for the stagflation month of May?
Zero demand for vehicles and high-prices for everything.
Is it realistic to expect layoffs as soon as Monday?
With FNV4 being pronounced dead and all. I’m relatively new here, so I don’t have a sense of how quickly leadership tends to move on layoffs.
Good luck to you all next week
It's going to be a tough, long week. Especially if you are 50+ and pension eligible. Oh, and a smattering of younger folks as sacrificial lambs as they try to cover their tracks.
What now?
Given the business update - what now?
Something gonna happen in DF’s/MJ’s Org tomorrow?
Same as title.
pension numbers
there were 10215 active emp, in pension, worldwide 2024, in 2025, it's 8500. how many were cut vs retired? i know i was cut and i'm telling everyone i can how ford treats their people.
Ford LAP started the layoff of 2300 employees
https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2025/04/02/2-300-temporary-layoffs-expected-at-louisville-assembly-plant- Other layoffs already started at other plants, but now announcements since they are smaller numbers. Good luck everyone. Looks... — read more
Just got walked out the door after 20+ years
Being purposely vague to hide my identity. It's hard but to be angry. I'm a high achiever. I don't get it.
What new Ford Owner Manuals recommend doing when the original warranty expires rather than buying a Extend Warranty.
https://youtu.be/B1rHGqMhomA?si=zEiPSdj0xkMBEOnU
Earnings release May 4, will new revenue save us from layoffs?
Because they are such a big part of Model e and our future, I would expect to see line item revenue for the important new services and products that will save us from producing poor quality vehicles: Subscription revenue by subscription service... — read more
Ford Blows Off Trump On Clean Power, Strikes Biggest Ever PPA With DTE
Along with the rest of the US auto industry, The Ford Motor Company is sailing into stormy seas, dodging unforced trade wars, a looming recession, and the rug being pulled out from under federal programs that support the vehicle electrification... — read more
Ford vehicles are outdated
Why is it that Ford don't redesign their vehicles to make them more attractive to the customers. Most of their vehicles still looks the same after 4 to 8 years. Why would I want to buy a new vehicle that looks the same as the one from 4 years ago... — read more