Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

They can't even get rto right!

If management can't implement a proper return to office, how can they possibly manage the sustained growth of a multi-billion dollar corporation like Ford? Our management team sits in modern clean facilities sporting fancy matching Ford branded swag... — read more 

Subscription Revenue?

I was reading an interview with Farley, who said “We have half a million subscribers for software at Pro.” I’m not sure what all the available “subscription services’ actually are, but found this: Ford offers Viizr, a service tool that helps users... — read more 

Farley “If I would have done my job”

Maybe racing less and working more.. https://www.autonews.com/executives/ford-ceo-jim-farley-regrets-letting-quality-woes-fester?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240215&utm_content=hero-headline

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MACH E

Will it survive?

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| 700 views | | 5 replies (last February 19, 2024)
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RTO announced in our "fully remote" org

3 days week in an org where the leader has been staunch that we are a remote org. This sends the message that no org is safe from RTO. If your area hasn't instituted 3 day a week mandatory RTO then it's just a matter of time.

New engine for my 2017 Escape and loaner car

Thanks Ford... I am getting a new 2.0L Ecoboost engine for my 2017 Escape and a free loaner car while it is in the shop. Certified Pre Owned Warranty is paying off big time. 65K miles... It like to sip a little coolant between oil changes. I was... — read more 

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| 690 views | | 7 replies (last February 17, 2024)
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UAW say adios to Ford

Great contract, won the battle, lost the war. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/02/15/ford-ceo-says-company-will-rethink-where-it-builds-vehicles-after-last-years-autoworkers-strike/72612953007/

thumbs up for mister ford

as much as we have reason complain, it's nice to see the boss-man stepping up: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/02/15/ford-raptor-marine-veteran-tyler-vargas-andrews/72596597007/ rumor is also that he was the one who toned down the... — read more 

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The demand for Bronco is over!

https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-bronco-sales-numbers-figures-results-fourth-quarter-2023-q4/amp/ We have churned through the initial "it's new" demand. This means Bronco may not even be a product in another year or two.

Billy and the Elites still don't get it!

"Ford CEO James Farley laid much of the blame for the losses on EV pricing - a known sticking point for consumers unwilling to pay thousands more for a vehicle while inflation is up and interest rates remain. high" Why is society being pushed into... — read more 

Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination & Work Situations The law prohibits discrimination in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

Not sc--wed? Latest recall, Explorers turn.

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Explorer models over an issue with the suspension system. The defect: in affected vehicles, the right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing. The... — read more 

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| 580 views | | 4 replies (last February 15, 2024)
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Bonus

I kept hoping the company would do the right thing and bump up the bonus. 84% is just crazy low. They took care of the shareholders (along with the Ford family) but they didn’t make it right with the employees. It’s a hard pill to swallow especially... — read more 

Merging ideas

There is always gloom and doom on this website. People need to lighten up. Let's start a fun rumor/idea. Let's say Ford and Tesla are merging. What would you name the new company? How about Fortesa Automotive!

RTO would be ok if I had my own cubicle

Would A good compromise for RTO to give anyone onsite fo three Plus days to have their own workspace? We would get the informal collaboration within our team and eliminate to he-l of hotel desks.

Does this scenario make sense?

LL6 and the whole group under failed to meet goals and LL6 and GSRs in the group get PR rated below target. At conclusion of the year of fail, the LL6 miraculously gets promoted to LL5+. All the GSRs in the group retain the low performer below... — read more 

NYT article on F-150 Lightning

How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster Some buyers said the electric Lightning did not meet expectations, and Ford has slashed its production plans for the pickup because sales are lagging. In July Michael Puglia drove home... — read more 

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Here's a crazy idea

What if Jim Farley: Setup his office in a plant of the vehicle with recalls Have the Chief Engineer of the vehicle sit with him Spend one week on the plant floor Listen to the plant workers Have the engineers work with them to resolve... — read more 

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Why isn't Jim Farley being fired?

If the company failed to meet objectives, and so many lower level employees are being forced to take performance downgrades due to senior executive failure.........why are they not being shown the door? They ate the ones that make the directional... — read more 

RTO won’t fix a damn thing

This company’s fate was sealed before WFH. Anyone remember the 2020MY Explorer launch? That had tons of people crawling all over it; however people are only as good if their leaders advocate for them follow the process. You watch, all these... — read more 

Police ditching Ford?

Think other Departments will follow? We lose to a Durango of all possibilities. Kalamazoo is in our backyard, another part of the Ford legacy to go under. Ford has long had a stranglehold on the police vehicle market, and that didn’t change even as... — read more 

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| 770 views | | 7 replies (last February 12, 2024)
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RTO 3 days a week starting March 4! So excited!!!

/s This blows. I already go in more than that due to my line of work, not looking forward to the parking, lack of dedicated office, destroyed bathrooms, loud coworkers, etc.

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| 2020 views | | 28 replies (last February 14, 2024)
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Do LL6s have a say so with Performance Ratings?

Is it true LL6 have no say so with giving an "Above Target" rating? I was led to believe the decision was out of my LL6's hands and ultimately, the LL5 and LL4 make the decisions? Also, is there only a certain % of "Above Target" that are given under... — read more 

What do LL5+ get?

GSRS get 84% - What are LL5 and above getting? Does anyone know?

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Ford #23 of 29 Auto Manufacturers for Dependability

You can depend on Ford for recalls and huge depreciation (#1), not much else. In recent years, Ford has faced its fair share of quality issues – not to mention ones that have prompted more recalls than any other manufacturer. These woes have been... — read more 

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