Headcount freeze coming soon. That's all I know.

As of 1/1/2020 Ford capped pensions at a max 35 years. People with more tan 35 years service continued to accrue until 12/31/19. People who have yet to reach 35 years pension service will continue to accrue until they reach the 35 year... —  read more 

Here, let me demonstrate: how many here drive Ford? I'm betting you the answer is not even half. And if you don't support the company that puts food on your table how do you expect others to do so?

Personally I thought the presentations provided a good understanding of the factors influencing Ford’s business strategy moving forward over the next 10 years or so. Whether you like Jim Hackett or not, he has a forward vision of how Ford will stay... —  read more 

https://www.ccn.com/next-recession-can-bankrupt-ford-motor-company/

Lincoln Navigator lost to KIA TELLURIDE. Ranger lost to Jeep Gladiator. Of course GM’s new Corvette won. Ford wins nothing..

The latest news on the Autonomic website is from September. Is this another FordX “Smart Mobility” acquisition that will be written off?

Having worked in many locales and many companies as a software developer for over 30 years this is what I have experienced. There are companies that treat the IT staff as a necessary evil, these companies pay poorly and treat the IT staff... —  read more 

It's a new year, after all, I'm sure something is in the works...

How much does a Java Developer make in Atlanta, GA? The average Java Developer salary in Atlanta, GA is $91,738 as of November 25, 2019, but the range typically falls between $77,646 and $103,447. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many... —  read more 

Keeping your head down and working, getting great performance reviews, being productive and helpful, working long hours... none of that will save you from being released if your “type” (it varies each time) is in the cross hairs. Invest in yourself... —  read more 

Yet another rumor about early 2020 layoffs and buyouts........ except ....... This time it appears to be true. How about we stop slashing talent for temporary stock jumps and start building high quality high value for your $$$ vehicles.

Enjoy the break and remind yourself of what’s really important. Jobs come and go but your beliefs, friends, family and self worth are yours to keep and hold close. Wishing you a peaceful holiday break and health and prosperity in the new year. ... —  read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2019/12/22/ford-recalls-more-than-600k-vehicles-for-braking-issue/ unreal that these seem to be coming out monthly if not more frequently.

Watch your bank account closely. Ford debited my account almost $2000 for COBRA without warning. Initially I didn’t understand why this happened because I had not enrolled in their medical coverage. As with all things that involve NESC, there were... —  read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-bringing-back/2677346001/ The article is about the Lions, but the Ford family philosophy remains the same. The third paragraph says it all.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/12/17/ford-bronco-ranger-autonomous-electric-vehicles-wayne-dearborn-investment-jobs-michigan-incentives/2675005001/

Imagine my surprise when I saw an unexpected debit charge of $1775 for Ford insurance. I was SRD'd in May and declined their medical benefits because I was eligible for Medicare. We learned during open enrollment that Ford Retiree medical... —  read more 

UAW Plant Level

This post from @Zg1y0lX-1ahn summarizes the Ford worker dilemma. I am not the same demographic, but feel the same. There is no good path for technical workers. There were a few in my area. Not the best, but not the worst, however I would not... —  read more 

The billions of dollars being wasted on these bad business ideas is astounding. This could be shareholder dividends or employee bonuses instead of thrown to the wind. Anybody know if these people are still employed, working to lose even more money?

https://www.clickondetroit.com/consumer/help-me-hank/2019/12/06/ford-recalls-262k-pickups-tailgates-can-open-unexpectedly/

Well, I guess that FoMoCo's trouble are over now, with such brilliant thinking. So revolutionary that I'm surprised Hackett didn't think of it himself!!! Surely that must be the benefit of attracting external tech (or furniture) leaders who will... —  read more 

Yet another article outlining the potential cost of the faulty transmissions. The user comments reinforce the fact that this is a huge problem for Ford. Does anyone know if the upper level managers responsible for this were part of... —  read more 

So the much ballyhooed Ford GoRide patient transportation system was developed, expanded to five cities, then shut down six months later. How many $millions would you guess were wasted on this?

Getting more bad press on transmissions failing around 75k miles. Looks like too much cost cutting and/or lack of solid engineering for our SUV's. Expect greater incentives necessary to move... —  read more 

For everyone SRD with COBRA who participated in open enrollment. Check your benefits you may find you are not covered for December but are covered starting 1-1-20. Also end date of COBRA coverage incorrect. Happened to several people, so verify... —  read more 

https://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2019/11/29

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/78000-2019-ford-rangers-recalled-for-safety-issue/ar-BBXjPz6

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2019/11/19/ford-uaw-contract-negotiator-bill-dirksen/4237042002/

Take a look at other automakers on this forum before you decide to apply anywhere. It's more than clear that too many are going through the same process as Ford. You might find yourself in even more trouble than here if you are not careful... —  read more 

Do you predict that there will be Ford Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

I feel like the Mustang brand is diminished buy attaching it to something as pedestrian as a midsize cross over. This could have been an opportunity to introduce a new brand name that could serve as a Halo for future EV development. It looks like a... —  read more 

https://www.edmunds.com/industry/press/gm-ford-sacrifice-loyal-buyers-by-abandoning-small-cars-edmunds-report-reveals.html Basically, people trading in their Ford sedans are choosing to stay with small cars and are simply going to a competitor... —  read more 

Hope Ford will be ready https://www.motor1.com/news/382384/gm-boss-sedans-popular-again/

The latest F150 recall just reinforces how messed up the company really is.

https://jalopnik.com/ford-and-gms-decision-to-abandon-small-cars-is-already-1839858417

For example, the Fusion looks pretty much the same as it did back in 2012, which was during Obama's first term in office by the way. What's going on? How can we be expected to compete with such dated looking vehicles? Thoughts?