They're coming!!! LL6 and supervisors have the names.

They don't make them like they used to.

... And we su-k. Bad launches and quality issues continue to be to order of the day. Credit $326 million profit Pro $3 billion Blue $900 million. Model e -$1.26 million Blue and Model e worse than a year ago. If you aren't in Pro you're not... — read more 

What’s really going to happen if we don’t badge in 3 times a week to the office? I would like to work from home today because I am falling behind on work as I cannot get anything done in office.

I think they were right.

Seriously, these are the only two options. How much will his golden parachute be

I am pretty sure the Truck Company Spin off rumors are going to start again. Time for something to come out of the ashes of the debacle Ford has become. Seriously, Chris Farley? Sorry Jim, but not much difference in terms of auto expertise. Doug... — read more 

Could the Ford battery joint venture there be next? Here is the Detroit news article. Quite a lively comments section there, 456 and counting

I was going through some swags and I found a tablet cover that we handed out at events. It had a Ford Logo and a Go Further imprint. Got me thinking! Can you suggest a new slogan? Be creative!

And I did not think they were in as bad of shape as Ford. I see a lot of Jeeps on the road now. I barely see Fords anymore and every time I do see New Bronco or other Ford I think oh God I hope they don’t have all of the problems that I hear about... — read more 

Apparently a fair number of new hires for the MAP in Wayne, MI are going through training and orientation offsite at a Ford owned subsidiary place. SO what's the scoop?

I recall it being announced as a new company in January 2022, but what’s 3 months when you are wasting a million dollars every month. They have, over two years, managed to accumulate almost 50 followers on X, and zero credibility in the vehicle... — read more 

Not good signs. And the used car market is stayingy to bo-m again. All signs point to a car industry recession later this year or early next year. It's gonna get ugly around here. Anytime not in Ford Pro better be ready.

Why does Ford keep the Rawsonville Plant open? It is a low level assemble plant that primarily puts together part bins for the Livonia transmission plant. I thought Ford got rid of their parts plants during the spun off with Visteon in the 2000'. — read more 

For the past couple of weeks I've been getting emails nearly every other day prompting me to complete the Ford Voice survey. Today my supervisor emails us and says she'd like us to complete the survey. I replied I didn't plan to because it's not... — read more 

I think this massive Tesla layoff is just the beginning. Now that the US is ending the 'credit' - also known as a handout - to buy electric vehicles, people are realizing that Teslas are too expensive. Also, the fit and finish in a Tesla is... — read more 

Layoffs must be happening soon.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2024/04/17/ford-recalls-over-456k-vehicles-due-to-loss-of-drive-power-risk/

This is an important article related to layoffs. Ford motor company cut heavily , beginning in 2019 with smart redesign, and incentivized early retirements to fully adapt to 100% EV future. Ford fully, eagerly and excitedly complied and caved to... — read more 

Gotta be soon.

Lately I've been hearing about individuals being approached by other teams without the individuals prompting interests into the department or sections that are approaching them. I had a WebEx message from a Ford recruiter asking how soon I could... — read more 

Tesla just eliminated 14,000 jobs today. The big 3 are next.

https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-turner-restore-pensions-delphi-retirees

43,000 Bronco's and Escapes are at risk of developing cracks in their fuel injectors and the recall is a drain trough and a low pressure warning system? So, first you have to bring your vehicle in to have the non-fix applied to it, and then you get... — read more 

All I can say, it’s a good thing we delayed production of 600,000 of these boat anchors until this year (not happening this year, either), and it’s not a good thing we are spending lots of extra money to park them in lots all over the place with... — read more 

It suddenly dawned on me, the Ford pre-Medicare retiree HRA spending stipend of $500 for employee and $500 for spouse is not really a benefit as if one scales their taxable income to $55,000 one will get $1000 subsidies on healthcare.gov. I’m... — read more 

I guess by end of summer 2024..

So, now that FMC has announced a prolonged closure of Oakville....what the heck are they gonna do with all those extra peeps????? And how bad could there long range planning be to let this happen in the first place???

But aren’t we a software company? Build code like we build cars and trucks. WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into a March 3 fatal crash between a... — read more 

From the WSJ speaking to Peter Stern (and Farley and Bill) about Ford Next: Where Does the Best Innovation Happen? Not in Stand-Alone Labs, Some Companies Say Some companies are moving away from the idea that stand-alone, startup-style labs are the... — read more 

Jim - Why did you have to mention Ford...really...the last thing we need from you is this reverse Cramer business now. Things were looking up...maybe...but not now...thanks... — read more 

Typical Ford response, drain fuel and fix software as opposed to buying a robust injector. Hey, we save $0.05 each on the current injector. Ford (F.N), opens new tab will recall 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles in the United States due to... — read more 

For those who left and are Pre-Medicare and COBRA has run out, or will soon, what medical plan did you ultimately decide upon? And cost? Many options!

Did you see the email sent to active GRP employees? We are now just under 10K active.

Ford and GM have been working on moving employment (Design, Engineering, Testing) to other Countries for sometime and with the addition of millions of illegal aliens in the US cheap labor is welcomed (look into the present employment numbers). The... — read more 

What other proof is needed that something is seriously wrong at Lincoln and Ford. Look at this monstrosity on four wheels https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/2024-lincoln-continental-coach-and-town-car-edition-revealed/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-could-lose-40-billion-in-sales/ar-BB1ldphx?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e2d6d73205e34760861d42eedccd095c&ei=18

Nov 22 retiree here, pre-Medicare. Just learned from a BCBS rep if you have HRA benefit available, you cannot take ACA subsides(should they be higher than HRA), even if you decline Ford HRA. If you do IRS finds out and treats ACA subsides as... — read more 

Since we aren’t building the new EVs until then, why would we not get rid of that entire organization until then and save $5 Billion per year?

Sales of the main revenue generator F150 is declining, there are thousands of them sitting in lots all over waiting for “quality checks” and not getting any newer. They are reimplementing “stair steps” to dealers, which reflect the lack of customers... — read more