https://insideevs.com/news/623888/ford-mustang-mache-not-recommended-consumer-reports/ Mach-E quality is so bad that CR no longer recommend it. This does not surprise me since everyone have had so many problems with the vehicle. No wonder the... — read more
Shawn Fain surprised about Jim Farley lying?
Like a good neighbor... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21T4sWRE8Q
I took the Ford offer out of desperation
I deeply regret it and now worry that my career is already stagnating and will get worse. Ford doesn’t have a good reputation and it’s getting worse and worse over time . No good companies will consider me seeing the drop in caliber of company — read more
When can I cash in on my SSIP?
Wondering when I can get out of here with that amount
People Bailing Ship
Should we be concerned?
Ford cancels dealer stock orders of 2023 F-150 Lightning to do quality checks
At least we are admitting up front that the Lightning is junk. From the Freep, even Phoebe has to print bad news about Ford these days: Dealer stock orders for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning were canceled in the U.S. in recent days, the Detroit Free... — read more
Well now 3 days for southeast mi
Just received email all southeast mi report to new building Jan 2 3 days a week
Ford engine failure
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-expands-probe-ford-engine-131543501.html This is why Ford wasted over $3 billions per year for recalls and warranty cost. Ford quality is in the toilet.
Company morale
How is the morale in your department? Ford is not like what it used to be 10 years ago. No one really talk to anyone anymore. My department is kinda depressing. It's all about D.E.I. and it's not about teamwork anymore. Very sad to see.
Top 10 BEV sold in China - Where is the Big 3?
Ford barely sold 100 EVs a month in China. So far Fold sold 923 EV this year in China. Here is the top 10. Top 10 plug-ins year-to-date: BYD Song Plus (BEVs + PHEVs): 215,825 BYD Qin Plus (BEV + PHEV): 162,129 Tesla Model Y: 152,461 BYD Yuan... — read more
Are you proud to work here?
I usually keep quiet about it / deflect the topic if someone asks me
Ford Mach-E failed in China
After selling barely a hundred units a month for the last 3 years, Ford pulled the plug on EV in China. The 6 assembly plants is China is down to 2. Ford barely sells 150,000 cars a year in China. It's time to shut them down and stop the bleeding... — read more
Ford’s challenge going foward
It will be hard for ford to market EVs even with large incentives. Volume will not solve the problem because the vehicles will just sit in the parking lots longer. Quality su-ks. Wait and watch the downfall or better leave and take care of yourself. — read more
In the late 90s/early 2000s, we had a modular engine family, modular fuel pump, and perhaps a few more modular items.
We were great then, maybe we just need "modularity" and we will get past this losing streak and be back in the game?
ECONOMY Updated on September 29, 2023 4:53pm EDT Ford warns extended UAW strike could result in up to 500,000 supplier employee layoffs
Link: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/ford-warns-extended-uaw-strike-result-500000-employee-layoffs
Tired of strike
Need to hire replacement workers to settle this mess and / or move the work south. UAW doesn’t want to negotiate a contract, they just want to stir the pot.
Do you expect to be here in 6 months?
Way things are going, I genuinely would be shocked if I had a job here in May of next year.
SK Innovation layoffs
SK is partner of Ford and they supplies EV batteries to Ford and VW. This is a sign that Gord will be laying off soon. https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/job-cuts-in-georgias-much-hyped-electric-vehicle-sector/5WM2DNDZYVHN7DM6IV5M2XTGTA/
Being part of the solution!
I read a lot of posts here, and honestly wonder how many are actually from active employees. If you complaining on here, you are part of the problem at FMC, do everyone a favor and find another job with another company. You will be much happier. If... — read more
Next round of layoffs: mid-November
Be prepared Great way to wish a happy thanksgiving!
Would you RTO to SE Michigan if they forced you to?
I certainly wouldn't. Not worth living in that area for peanut pay
Are layoffs coming ( or not coming?)
Wondering if I should try to work hard and grow here or just to coast until the grim reaper comes to me and I got thrown out like trash like the others were in the past
Joining Ford was a huge mistake; this place is absolute sh1t
I have been here for about 1 year now and am realizing that this place really has no future. The tech is garbage and disorganized; no one even wants to work together on anything. Blame game is being played all the time. Seems like the trick here is... — read more
Ford Executive-Louis Victor arrested
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/07/11/ford-executive-franck-louis-victor-arrested-arson-domestic-purses/70401173007/ This is our leader. No wonder the company is going down.
I am just done
This place is horrible; people back stab one another, no one wants to work together and collaborate. I have literally learned nothing since getting a job here; I am just biding my time and staying as long as I can. Im going to have to prepare to BS... — read more
It doesn't matter - Ford will be out of business in 2 years
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/uaw-strikes-trump-says-union-demands-wont-matter-because-us-automakers-will-be-out-of-business-153514313.html Trump is right on the target. At this rate, Tesla will be the only automaker in US to make EVs. The... — read more
If Ford were smart it'd build a Bronco pickup
Opportunity to add 10s of 1000s of units in sales. Give it removable roof panels with the option of a soft-top. Could be very awesome.
Volunteers
Who is volunteering at the Part Depots? Does Ford already know the UAWs next move? Very interesting the request for volunteers that came out yesterday. Count me out.
Ford paused the plan to build batteries in Michigan
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/business/ford-battery-plant-pause/index.html Ford finally figured out that it does not need anymore battery plants because Ford cant sell what they made. American don't want to buy Ford EVs when they comes with... — read more
9.2B dollar loan is just extending bankrtuptcy by 2 years
None us will have a job in 2 years here
Who else is only here because job market is bad?
Anyone else just trying to milk as many paychecks as we can and waiting for the market to get better? I’m doing the absolutely bare minimum to just have this time go by before I find somewhere which is actually good for my career
we have already lost to Tesla
If people genuinely think we have a chance to compete with Tesla, I have a bridge to the spiderverse to sell you. The amount of quiet quitting and people being incompetent and useless here is insane; Elon would have axed half this company already... — read more
Ford borrowed $9.2 billions from the government
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/22/business/ford-department-of-energy-loan/index.html The government is trying to help Ford to stay in business for 2 more years.
I’m embarrassed to work here
I honestly feel my resume is getting worse and worse the longer I stay here: This is a C player company, full of mediocre people who aren’t good enough to get a job else where
Safe from layoffs for now it seems
Time to quiet quit and prepare for interviews otherwise you might be next
Farley being called on the carpet…
From the Detroit News: Washington — Three Republican U.S. House committee chairs again demanded Wednesday that Ford Motor Co. turn over documents related to its licensing agreement with Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co... — read more
Biden joins striking auto workers on Detroit picket line
US President Joe Biden flew to Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday where he joined members of the striking United Auto Workers' (UAW) union on the picket line. Biden said workers deserved to share in the record profits being hauled in by the Big Three... — read more