Got severance package yesterday. I am a software engineer with HTHD in GDIA. Have to decide between lump sum or monthly pension. Has anyone taken monthly? I know my previous boss took lump sum worried about company’s future might affect pension. Like... — read more 

Toyota and Honda vehicles are selling for ~ 2K to 7K over MSRP. People are willing to wait for months after booking due to the high demand for these vehicles. Ford vehicles are readily available at dealerships but no one wants them. Ford doesn't know... — read more 

any ideas

just hoping we get our bonus, i have been stuck in the salary grade for a while but i am too afraid to ask for a raise

Appears to be very inconsistent. Is this defined anywhere

If a manager intends to retaliate against a GSR, they would sit on the buddy bench and a GSR would (hopefully) ask them how they are feeling. This would build a bridge of compassion between the manager and GSR, and potentially avoid hostile... — read more 

THREE PILLARS WELL-BEING “When we teach our H1B’s to cherish our values and care for each other, they are better prepared to carry on a legacy of cfd, and tedious calculations, always doing exactly what they’re told by the manager, even if it... — read more 

I just read that the Ford Fairlane Plaza buildings were just sold. How does that align with RTO? I suppose they could be buying some other buildings, but I would think Ford would want to hold on to the real estate they have for this so-called 5 day... — read more 

I am coasting here for 2 years and work for 10 hours a week I don't think I will be PIP'ed anytime soon but don't want to get fired for working another job. Anyone else overemployed?

Tech will be impacted and top execs are already let go Ford will be exclusively hiring talent from India and Mexico since talent there is much cheaper

Billy and Jimmy going to Prison, expect layoffs: https://www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/2025-01-09/the-pentagon-says-a-ford-ev-battery-plant-partner-has-links-to-the-chinese-military

Any news on return to the office 5 days per week. No more WFH? Many GSR have been told no more WFH.

Ford should just offer packages and your employees will leave.

"Long term 12+ month W2 Contract 3 days a week on site in Dearborn or Portland OR or Palo Alto Must be able to work on W2 without sponsorship" what part of Ford is in Portland?

I have never worked somewhere where the morale is this low. Everyone I speak to is disenfranchised or checked out. No one is happy to be here. There is no future/ this company will be bankrupt in 3 years

There is no point staying stagnant for an "easy job" here. The pay is medicore, culture here is non existent, and work in general is pretty bleh. Everyone I speak to is looking to leave. Its better to challenge yourself and leave on your own rather... — read more 

This company has no future long term; you guys can't even invest in your own employees growing. Who will want to stick around?

I didn't saw any link or article on Ford home page yet to get discounted tickets for Detroit Auto show

Genuinely don't care anymore. I sit at home and watch youtube or trade stocks instead of hearing folks in banglore bs'ing and making more excuses about their work

Ford's always been big on competition, but I never imagined it’d be fighting for the title of worst employer. The atmosphere here has gotten ridiculously toxic over the last few years. Sure, it wasn’t exactly a dream job before, but this? It’s like... — read more 

Big layoff begins, customer service included,

More blah blah blah, working on useless dashboards that no one really cares about

Watching Ford is like watching a ship sink while no one’s steering. The company’s once strong position has slipped into a joke, but the higher-ups couldn’t care less. As long as their paychecks keep growing, they think everything’s working fine... — read more 

https://www.newsweek.com/layoffs-us-jobs-market-2025-2009062

Interviewing for a LL5 role. When I got my LL6, it was a flat rate with no possibility of negotiation. Curious if LL5 pay bump will work the same way. Anybody care to provide detail how it works? Would be nice to know.

With Cannis gone from Pro and Stern gone from Integrated Services, what is the reorganization going to look like? Both groups are smoke and mirrors, taking revenue from the vehicle sales. Nobody is paying for subscriptions for Blue Cruise, security... — read more 

Why are we banning Chinese EVs to protect companies like Ford who want to outsource American jobs to India and Mexico while reducing the labor force here as much as possible in manufacturing? How is that American made? Then on top of all of it... — read more 

From the Detroit News, does Farley and his “management team” ever get embarrassed reading this stuff ? Almost three-quarters — 73% — of Ford's inventory is still model-year 2024, according to Edmunds. That's compared to 34% of the industry overall... — read more 

What type of life insurance do you have after you retired from Ford? Purchase Ford optional life insurance or purchase term life insurance outside of Ford. Do you even need life insurance after you retired? What is best from your experience?

Great news. Ford have sold 97,865 EVs in 2024. https://www.investors.com/news/ev-sales-q4-2024-auto-sales-gm-ford-tesla-toyota-honda-stellantis/

Ford had 810 H1B applications in 2024 with average salary of $115k base!! Compared to 89K Ford employees in USA as mentioned in ford corporate website. Source: https://h1bgrader.com/h1b-sponsors/ford-motor-company-pg27zdmpk5#employer-h1b

How can we turn this company around to become one of the greatest company in America?

Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring outside job opportunities and have two offers. The one I’m most interested in is a hybrid role with a 40–50 minute commute each way. Ford offers great perks, like paid coursera training, which the new job doesn’t... — read more 

The Tampa and Nashville service centers are the only ones left and it is obvious all of the Customer Service for For Credit is pretty much going to Mexico. Wholesale, Acct Services, EOT, Titles to India, Investigations went to China several years... — read more 

Example Colorado is close and now the Omaha Service center is closed.

It will be interesting to see how well top Management can implement 5 day RTO when their middle Management haven’t managed 3 day in office well. I don’t see many engineers spending a single full day in the office in my area.

Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, raising the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety... — read more 

Everyone here is embarrassed to work here anyway and if they force me to go to Michigan for Mediocre career and underpayment, I’m not doing it.