What are the best life insurance options once you retired from Ford?

If Badge Swipes are such an important statistic to Ford, that means work is not getting done, and they want to prove the WFH is the reason why, or they want to use the statistic to get rid of you, or they wanted to create a job for someone that had... — read more 

Coming to a realization that longer I work here , the more incompetent I’m becoming . Never seen a group of more un ambitious people and seat warmers. Wish the job market was better so I wasn’t trapped here

https://www.yahoo.com/news/real-thing-drivers-passengers-report-090017600.html

First it was supposed to be done by 2023. The last I heard was 2025. Once this phase is completed I anticipate this will be full RTO and most older employees will leave.

Heard this from a good friend who is still there. Anyone hearing the same?

Seconds ago on the Purchasing Town Hall. Liz Dorr stated that only 50% of people are going into the office. That going in 3 days a week is an important corporate metric..... Are you freaking kidding me? All the quality, cost, launch, warranty, the... — read more 

This place genuinely su-ks, let’s all be real with each other. Ford isn’t a place for A or B players , it’s probably closer to C- or D at best. Morale is trash, people aren’t really working and making any decision takes weeks on weeks ( most people... — read more 

LCCs are hungry for more work. Living in degenerative countries with no real resources are a easy pick to do mind work comparative to USA. Also the number of issues with managing batteries is excessive and changes are expensive along with low sales... — read more 

yes the may 20th date is popping up across my radar and should be the big one. Looking at atleast 5,000 souls who are near retirement with fat pensions. Start building a cash cushion and reduce debt and start backups....

I never heard back (feel like completely ghosted). Is this normal at Ford?

Has said, they have cancelled certain events . Meetings dut to reorganization plans.

from the press: As vice chair, Lawler will focus on: The next phase of Ford’s strategic development, including important choices across technologies, markets, alliances and segments All current and future global partnerships, which are... — read more 

From the Detroit News: Ford cuts battery orders as EV losses top $100,000 per car Keith Naughton, Archie Hunter and Heejin KimBloomberg Ford Motor Co. has begun cutting orders from battery suppliers to stem growing electric-vehicle losses, according... — read more 

Great car now what a midsize EV no one will buy? Any rumors on plans?

Any (insert month here) layoffs reported as predicted?

For undisclosed “other opportunities.” Tells you there aren’t too many “opportunities” in Doug Fields’ organization these days.

Senior Mgmt sent out note manadting 3 days/ week onsite presence. LL5 and above are onsite all the time to motivate the troops. Also, employees dedicated to programs, collocated in program team rooms, are complying with the mandate. However... — read more 

I know it really doesn’t matter to Ford if it is around a holiday or not but just asking and yes I know everyone with a pension is on the chopping block.

.... I'd get a lawyer on retainer now. You've been warned.

How are we feeling about Tennessee, should we expect another oakville situation?

How are we feeling about Tennessee, should we expect another oakville situation?

Starting week of 06-10-24 through the month of June. And here and there through the next quarter. Just look at last town hall meeting. Ford is gradually sending everything overseas and to Mexico. Read between the lines. They pretty much said... — read more 

You all should check out the Beijing auto show on YouTube. US vehicles are 5 years behind the Chinese in design and technology. It's time for American to learn from the Chinese on how to design vehicles.

I'd like to know where all of these unfilled roles are. Seems to me all I see is companies getting rid of technical talent. Back in the day, an engineering undergraduate degree was a doorway into jobs with some of the highest paying starting... — read more 

https://247wallst.com/investing/2024/04/30/ford-needs-to-replace-chairman-revamp-board/ Finally someone got sick and tired of the sh-t show at Ford, and openly call Ford chairman to step down, and replace the family and friends board members. Thumbs... — read more 

Ford and now stellantis sending jobs to Brazil, Mexico, India. So long middle class. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/stellantis-hiring-50000-engineers-in-brazil-and-india-instead-of-150000-ones-in-america/

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/05/02/ford-april-sales-decline-hybrid-sales-peak/73539182007/ It's going to be a rough year. I've seen some items predictng 10%+ sales drop for the year. Not good.

https://www.teslarati.com/ford-electric-vehicle-losses-q1-2024/ Ford doubles down on EVs despite heavy losses in Q1 Stupid is as stupid does!

The Big 3 OEM auto manufacturers are no longer loyal to their humble beginnings. Take for example Honda and Toyota - look at stock price and company financials compared to GM, Ford and Stellantis. Toyota and Honda invest in the business and... — read more 

I wish people would stop defending Ford of today which only shares a name with the great company it once was. Yes, that name used to mean something, but only because there was something behind it that made it great. What we have today is neither... — read more 

US opens preliminary investigation into Ford's hands-free driving tech BlueCruise The U.S. auto regulator said on Monday it has opened a preliminary investigation into Ford Motor's hands-free driving technology BlueCruise after being informed of two... — read more 

Whether it's a fact or just a rumor, what good is there in knowing about imminent layoffs? You can't change whether you get it or not, and quite frankly, knowing about a layoff thats happening tomorrow or a week from tomorrow won't help you one bit... — read more 

The F-150 guy just got confirmation from the top crew. The week of 04/29.

Then we are laid off and if we do not get one we are safe. Someone else also sai the week of 4-29-24 would be massive layoffs for Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit.

When a good business manager makes a mistake, they admit it and fix it. The breakup into three divisions was supposed to highlight our profitable EV and software. It has actually exposed our weakness in both areas. Losing over $100k per EV sold is... — read more