I very recently got promoted to an SG8, but was promised I would get that promotion back in August 2023 and they kept delaying(with lots of excuses). However, I've already been thinking of transferring internally, I have discussed it with my... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/unifor-extremely-disappointed-by-ford-ev-delay-at-oakville/

And how will Ford make up this loss?Cut American salaried and send to Mexico, Brazil, and India. It’s been in progress for 3-4 years and expect the engineering centers in Mexico and Brazil to be full in 2 years. ICE engineering was gutted in 2022. — read more 

Thoughts, comments, reactions?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ford-to-delay-all-electric-suv-to-focus-on-offering-hybrid-vehicles-across-its-lineup-by-2030/ar-BB1l4y9o Where are the EV apologists on this? 🤣

S.S. Ford is sinking. The captain is drunk at the wheel. All of the crew (upper-management) occupy all of the life boats. There is only one play left. Throw the kitchen sink at Mulally to get him to come back and right the ship. Even if he'll only... — read more 

I know a good amount of people on here are sick of Farley, the Ford family etc, but all they do is complain. I’m sure a good amount of you have Ford shares of some sort! Make sure your voice is heard, vote against them on your proxy ballot, and for... — read more 

The massive layoff. I work in Customer Service and everyday I get so many calls from customers whose Fords spend more time at the dealership for repairs than on the road. Some customers don’t even get off the lot for the first time before they have... — read more 

https://www.motor1.com/news/714850/ford-sales-q1-2024-bronco-ranger-mustang-edge/ Ford has announced its first-quarter sales for 2024, posting a modest 5.7-percent increase overall versus 2023. Things look good on the surface, but a deeper dive... — read more 

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/04/04/ford-becomes-americas-best-selling-brand-in-the-first-quarter-on.html This is good news for Ford.

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/10922882/ford-surplus-inventory-stockpile-michigan/ Batten down the hatches.

I came across this job posting today and was wondering if this is a good position to consider at Ford. I heard Ford does layoffs 1-2 times every year and even high performers are let go. Is this because the company is doing poorly financially? Also... — read more 

How many salary folks are retired this year?

I'm new here but it's already clear to me that the main tool Ford managers are using is fear. Was it always like this? I hope not, because if it was, I don't know how so many of you have stayed here for as long as you have. I'll be honest, when... — read more 

Get ready to see how many fools get laid off.

Bill too. SMDH https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/03/29/ford-ceo-jim-farley-bill-ford-2023-compensation/73142609007/ Here's the value of Ford CEO Jim Farley's 2023 compensation package Breana Noble The Detroit News Ford... — read more 

Been there the last couple of weeks. You know that that means......

Ford Motor (F.NaE) is reducing the hourly workforce at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, a company spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press. The automaker will retain one-third of the 2,100 workers after April 1 at the... — read more 

Word on the grapevine is Roz decided to leave Ford. How come no announcements were made ? Her profile on the Ford website has been quietly scrubbed. Is Ford embarrassed ?

2 months to go and it will be 18 blissful months sine the voluntary wave left at the end of November 2022, no package, just to avoid lump sum cuts of 22%. Question: any success stories to share on acquiring new medical insurance thru the exchanges?... — read more 

Many colleagues are retiring on their own? Not waiting for some kind of package. What gives? I have been to the Ford Garage twice this month, and noticed at least two retirement lunches at each visit. I find it odd that they are doing it in March... — read more 

Detroit News "GM's chief digital officer no longer with the company". GM takes swift actions. Ford? Quality control issues at Boeing, CEO is leaving. Ford? We need a best-in-class leadership and best-in-class quality.

“General Motors is losing a software executive amid reorganizing its software division after issues with vehicle software prompted stop-sales of some new vehicles in the past few months. On Tuesday, GM said Chief Digital Officer Edward Ku---r is... — read more 

In at 8 am? Everyone was remote at that time I understand.

Does anyone know if and if so how managers monitor their remote employees productivity? I know they can see if you're online via Webex, but is there anything in place beyond that?

Heard it from F-150 guy, so you know it’s reliable.

Reflecting on the past few years and all the changes, reshuffles, and choices in personnel, (and I'm talking about management here) it appears that Ford's leadership is set on getting rid of anyone who's smart, reliable, or genuinely concerned about... — read more 

Are there any former Ford employees who were SIRP'd in August 2022 that are still searching for work?

You know this is coming to Ford next: https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3 Dell has had a hybrid working culture in place for more than a decade — long before the pandemic... — read more 

The Italian-American automaker said it is reducing its engineering/technology and software organizations by about 400 U.S. jobs effective March 31, which represents 2% of those jobs worldwide... — read more 

Just received word that Ford is shipping its proving grounds way south. They started with local testing and now are ramping up. Getting approval to pour concrete for testing. Tentatively scheduled for 2026.

Someone high up leaked this. Anyone else hearing anything?

Secret troubles at Ford. More build and hold for a fix. We’re doomed with this strategy. https://youtu.be/ERcetJZp0BM?si=wA5dQ4-qD-_2pq6V

https://fordauthority.com/2024/03/farley-says-ford-pro-wont-save-company-from-chinese-evs/amp/ Funny how he loves them when he's sending jobs to LCCs. But let those countries bring their products here and suddenly he wants protections. Can't have... — read more 

Instead of a fixed amount they will change it to a percentage of your salary.

Ford parking thousands of new vehicles they can't sell in fields, empty lots, anywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF6hDc5ET5M&t=111s

https://www.autospies.com/news/BIG-LAYOFFS-Coming-Tomorrow-At-Stellantis-Company-Institutes-A-MANDATORY-Remote-Work-Day-For-Friday-March-22nd-120652/ WFH in order to participate better...lol. Hammer coming down? Isn't this a common tactic?

https://fortune.com/2024/03/20/amazon-layoffs-performance-review-tech-human-resources-andy-jassy/ In the months before Amazon laid off tens of thousands of workers, it also put a large number of employees on performance improvement plans, known as... — read more