It was announced two full years ago, touted as cameras watching a van full of tools and connected to ADT for real time support. None of that happened. Doesn’t work in a van, doesn’t connect to ADT., now their lin3 is it watches valuable tools left... — read more 

https://climatechangedispatch.com/the-doe-approved-ev-mileage-cheating-scandal/

I’ve never worked for a company where everyone just lives in fear about getting laid off every other week

Basically title

So we just had a section meeting. Underbody did not meet it's quality target for 2023. Our entire FNA department is getting gigged for an issue caused by our excellent low cost engineering center in Mexico. One that we were not involved in, in any... — read more 

Layoffs are coming again soon, not worth it to slave away for nothing

Just what we need to turn things around, and get Ford back on the right track: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/01/17/drive-with-jim-farley--kelly-clarkson--first-jobs--listening-and.html I can't wait for tips from Kelly... — read more 

It's going to be double Dutch door action. Big layoff to get us all to fit in the remaining facilities. Then a full RTO to make sure everyone is doing the extra work fewer resources will mean. It's coming........

It’s going to be bloody , no group will remain untouched. No one is buying our $80k pick up trucks More recalls Stock price going to 0

Had a family member ask me what veicle I would recommend under 30k for their adult child. Also asked if there was anything from Ford I would recommend. Told them I really had no idea and that due to all Ford's quality problems, I couldn't even... — read more 

My POS manager is breathing down my neck everyday yet there are people here sitting on their butts for 20 years and no one asks

List your level and your salary

“Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: 'A bunch of dead robots out here' Chicago and much of the Midwest were plunged into a deep freeze Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge... — read more 

From detnews article...I swear this quote was lifted from the Ford communications department and/or that resident media journalist that regularly covers Ford: "The job cuts follow a series of other actions Stellantis has made in evaluating its costs... — read more 

In case I end up getting my walking papers in the never-ending wave of layoffs, do you know how soon you receive the severance pay? Also, how is medical coverage handled? Do we stay covered till the month wraps up, or do they cut us off on the day of... — read more 

I watch F1 (since 1997), WRC, Dakar, and various regional races (BTCC for example) and usually Ford is the only brand competing in all of the races. (Honda usually doesn't compete in rally, Toyota was horrible in F1, Chevy is for the America only... — read more 

So many titles at this company, how do I figure out someone's actual level? Like what in the world is a "Technical Expert"?

Yes Tesla , Apple , etc can enforce it and not lose talent / good people. If Ford actually does it, good luck keeping the “best people” it has

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-bronco-now-eligible-for-x-plan-pricing/amp/ When we start having trouble moving Bronco you know we're in trouble.

I despise my LL6 and am miserable working under them. Can my LL6 block my move by giving a bad rating or something?

“Ford Motor Company had the most vehicles impacted by federal recalls last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of all the administration's recalls in 2023, Ford manufactured more than one in 10 of the affected... — read more 

Like do you genuinely see yourself staying for 2+ years?

What’s the bonus target for LL6. Is is a % of base salary? Do all LL6 have the same target? I know it’s adjusted for company and individual performance but how is target figured?

If you get put on a PIP and are retirement eligible, can you take the severence and then file for retirement?

From the Detroit News and Free Press "A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance. "It shocked us. I’ll be honest," said Jen Brace, chief... — read more 

Does this also apply to remote employees? Like seriously? Why should we relocate to Michigan to sit in the freezing weather in cr-ppy offices.

Especially if you are a software engineer here. ESP with no equity component at all

i remember hearing that the 1 liter was the one w/o the bad automatic transmission too ah, that is the one to get, if you're going to get an auto trans! but they found a way to mess it... — read more 

“A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance.” Answer: Bill is preparing you to take a 20% pay cut in the name of “work/life balance.”

It is coming for sure. FYI

Dead on arrival. Maybe we should make an EV version next! Even at last years pace only 40k units. Another Ford Boondoggle. Ford Ranger sales decreased in the United States, Mexico and Colombia, while increasing in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile... — read more 

Why am I being paid less than last year? What the h3ll is going on?

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/automaker-wants-ford-360-degree-lawsuit-transferred/amp/ This is what happens when you fire and run off your best engineers. You end up having to pay lawyers to try to play games against the inevitable lawsuits. — read more 

Have you all looked at your pension value this year? The lump sum is not that bad.

How hard is it? I'm thinking about leaving Ford, but the idea of jumping into the job market at my age is freaking me out. It's been a long time since I last interviewed for a job, and I'm not exactly thrilled about going through that whole process... — read more 

Is it possible to return to Ford after being laid off and signing CTP? It mentions that laid off people are ineligible for re-hire (contract and direct) (non-contingent). Has anyone ever returned or knows if it’s even possible?