I recently saw a list of at least 50 new hires and 96% of them were TN or H1-B. Ford is hiring droves of them.
Ford says its record-breaking recall year is actually a good thing
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-says-its-record-breaking-recall-year-is-actually-a-good-thing/ar-AA1TCIDq
First recall of 2026!
Let us all raise a glass to the first recall of 2026! Let the season begin! https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-recalls/articles/ford-recalls-almost-273-000-230000826.html
What about Ford Europe vehicle lineup (in terms of EV mandate)
Does Europe still have EV mandate in place? Does Ford still need an EV majority vehicle lineup for the EU marketplace? Obviously F150 lightening is not a big influence there, but smaller vehicles dominate the lineup. Will EU governments prefer... — read more
Heard about a Performance Improvement Plan notice handed out today.
It went to someone in our group. The person was told what they were being paid to actually do at Ford did not include being a Social Media Influencer all day long while on the clock while working from home the past two years. Surprising the person... — read more
December and 2025 Sales Report
GM and Stellantis have already reported 2025 sales. Ford is waiting another day so we can include a new line item for all the subscription sales.
All good no cuts only growth in 2026
Huge upsurge coming , massive growth opportunity ford will go strong in 26 under great leadership. Massive recruitment for mechanics coming soon. No more h1b after this
Several forced retirements have started
Heard from the grapevine that several forced retirements have started starting from Oct and taking effect in January.
5 day RTO being announced next week
Because 4 days wasn't enough.
Was told Ford credit customer service , and other depts being hit hard
With layoffs Monday Jan 5th due to more new replacements with Mexico and India. Mexico now working in Loss Prevention , Total Loss and end of the road Recovery dept. You just know customers want to hear that LOL.😆😜
I really don't want to go back tomorrow...
I feel like I'm a 9yo kid hearing the "tic tic tic tic" of the 60 Minutes intro on a Sunday night...
Ford leadership is terrible
When are heads going to roll for the ev fiasco??
Any real news for 2026
We're all excited for $6 chickens and looking forward to a protein-packed new year. Spy cameras have been installed in working areas. PIPs on the table, get ready for another inconsistent. 5-day RTO seems to be the biggest circulating rumor? Anyone... — read more
Job cuts finally arrive next week
They did the humane thing and waited until after the break. Good luck with your job searches in the new year. Take care all. Model E will be hit the hardest. Too many people in that org. Lots of LL6 who have no reports. Their roles are scheduled... — read more
Warning to Ford Suppliers
Auto News posts story about Ford (and GM) pinching pennies to improve performance. Code for on demand price reductions coming your way. Now in addition to drastically reduced volumes and ultimate blame for recalls, your price is too high. And the... — read more
New Years Resolutions Everyone?
Post below.
The big one is coming, and then 5 day RTO
You 4 day RTOers complained about not having enough parking and desk space. Well, all that is about to change. In the 1st quarter all of the inconsistents they've been handing out like candy will be used to cut thousands. You heard that right... — read more
High priced deadwood purge 1st quarter .
Long overdue. FnF no longer protected.
Ford’s market cap tops $100 billion for first time ever PUBLISHED THU, JAN 13 2022
Anybody remember thi As of today, GM’s market cap is 150% of Ford’s $52 billion. Why is Farley still employed?
White-collar Slackers, Snowflakes and chronic Whiners currently employed by Ford most likely will be let go during the month of February
Ford Leadership warns The Ford Motor Company is at risk of continued existence and is rapidly moving the Company forward for survival. Leadership announced every Ford employee must report to their assigned office five days a week starting in the... — read more
First the 1,600 battery plant layoff and now 1,000 global layoffs. What's next?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ford-accelerates-global-layoffs-as-it-strategically-repositions-amid-shifting-ev-demand-and-market-volatility/ar-AA1Osivf
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Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued in 2025
Congratulations everyone on a job well done ! Lets try for 200 in 2026. https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-shatters-decade-old-recall-record-152-safety-alerts-issued-year-alone-across-multiple-models
Ford BOSK KY -Close by Feb 14
https://fordauthority.com/2025/12/ford-blueoval-sk-battery-park-plant-will-close-in-february/ All workers at this facility will be laid off by 2/14/26
2025 - the year of engines that blow up. Does it count as an official engine blow up when d-mb owners don't add or change their vehicles oil?
Engine recalls used to be the sort of thing most people never noticed unless they owned the vehicle in question. In 2025, they've become impossible to not notice. An absurd number of major recalls and federal investigations have centered not on... — read more
Is there an hr for speak up?
If you go to speak up for ethical misconduct by a cabal of leadership reinforced by HR and Speak Up covers is up, what is the next move? Email Farley’s CDSID? Looking for answers. Every time we have holidays I seem to get punished for enjoying time... — read more
Think about making a Career change. New Year could mean New Career
If you know how to repair Ford vehicles. Jim Farley stated you can make up to $120K a year working as a Mechanic at Ford Dealerships. With the never-ending recalls, which a lot of you crackheads helped create there's plenty of job security.
Merry Christmas
Ate too much. Laughed a lot. No regrets. Merry Christmas Eve to the ones who stayed on the nice list by doing things the right way. Proud of this group. Sincerely, Region Champion (3-way tie)
I’m really worried about Ford at this point
The people who could actually make a difference are the ones being let go, while executives keep making the same mistakes and rewarding themselves. The board should be stepping in, but it feels like no one’s paying attention. It’s exhausting to watch... — read more
I got wind today that 5 day RTO is coming 2nd quarter of 2026
Just when the furor over 4 day RTO began to die down now this. Was told by a reliable source and that will be no exceptions. Freshen up those resumes.
Marshall Site is on the market
C-Suite is quietly looking to sell of re-purpose the Marshall MI site. What a huge mess! DF wrecked the local community economy. Would be a good location though for an Amazon DC.
$30B loss by DF
Why is nobody adding up the recent $19.5 and the previous $10B FNV4 fiasco? And a good man like Hinrichs was let go?
1 in 10 Companies With DEI Programs Avoid Hiring White Men
Under President Trump, some companies have been rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as the initiatives come under increased scrutiny. However, others have doubled down on their commitment in not hiring white males asserting... — read more
New subscription offering!
Several factors have led to an add on to the Ford Secure subscription service! Since the YTD take rate at $7.99/month to have a Ford employee call police when your vehicle is stolen has been zero, the intelligent minds behind that service will add... — read more
EV Strategic Failure - No Excuses
The C-Suite has no clothes. That’s not news to anyone. That’s an acknowledgment of what we all know. The 10s of Billions lost (not to mention the opportunity cost which may well be more expensive) is a direct result of the awful strategic decisions... — read more
Ford Layoffs 2026
If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Ford layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Dave Calhoun, says hold my Beer! as speculation surrounding Ford Leadership may soon announce Calhoun will replace DF as Ford's CEO
Deadly Ford 'blackout' dashboard glitch prompts $7B recall on entire F-Series model On some of Ford's newest and most popular pickup trucks, drivers have reported a chilling failure the digital instrument panel suddenly goes dark, leaving them... — read more
Rehire after layoff?
Does ford rehire after being laid off? I signed a severance agreement which mentioned a no rehire clause. Is there a time limit? Or is it a permanent ban in the system?