I plan on quitting in November but I have 3 weeks of earned vacation left. Should I use it all before I quit? Will Ford pay me for the unused portion? What is the best way to handle this?
Article-layoffs
https://thejobchick.com/consulting-infrastructure/f-ford/ford-2025-layoffs-forecast/ How good is this?
Ford Layoffs a Sign of Its Crippled EV Business - 1000 Employees
https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/09/17/ford-layoffs-a-sign-of-its-crippled-ev-business/ It's about time Ford realize that it cannot compete in the EV business. Loosing $5billon per year with no end in sight is not a good business... — read more
Cuts in Germany
The automotive industry is faltering in more ways than one, and layoffs appear to be a direct result of the struggle. The Ford job cuts in Germany are the latest sign of challenging times in the EV industry. This week, Ford Motor Co. announced that... — read more
FCS no longer exists
The LLC was absorbed into Ford. Some employees were kept, others gone.
Truck advice for youngsters
After working at Ford, I thought since it would make sense to buy one after my career pivot. Never get high off your own supply, I guess. Just sold my ford truck for 14 grand, I bought it for 32 grand two years ago when the truck market was god... — read more
Received 3 noncompliance emails
Haven’t been to office since September; received 3 noncompliance emails already. I guess I’ve made it to their slayer list. Ki$$ my A$$..
Yesterday's HUB Announcement
Does anyone who's in PDC feel like we just got messed over with yesterday's announcement? Looking at the pictures we become a parking lot? No trust in management. Do as I say, not as I do.
Why Aren’t the Executives Using the Billion Dollar Train Station for the New WHQ??
Oh… That’s right… no one in their right mind wants to drive to Detroit, let alone work in that dangerous area..
Joke of a leadership
Can you even picture a leadership team less inspiring than the bunch we’re stuck with? Because I can’t. Every time they open their mouths, morale drops another inch.
SEO > Ford component sales
All told to stay home on Tuesday
Building and Parking Lot Half Full
Its 4days a week RTO. Where is everyone?
Will Farley have an assigned desk and parking spot?
https://www.wxyz.com/news/ford-announces-move-to-new-headquarters-glass-house-to-be-demolished
Major job cuts
Major cuts are coming mid-October. Good luck everyone. And yes, Ford Credit will be affected.
Even more relevant today than then…
https://youtu.be/OeoBWzIRuic?si=gVms88w0N0cZvozN
The market’s flooded with laid-off folks
It's a nightmare trying to find a job right now. I hate my job, but I've never been more scared of losing it because of the state of the job market. So many laid off folks are sending out hundreds of resumes and can’t even get a callback. It's a... — read more
What Ford Leadership must do promptly to save the Ford Motor Company. And it has nothing to do with hiring loser Dave Calhoun.
Ford Motor Company needs to immediately stop offering any implied Warranties on all new Ford vehicles. Start offering all new Ford built vehicles for sale As-Is Where-Is. Ford Leadership needs to wake up and smell the coffee and finally admit that... — read more
No Response from Speakup
It’s been months since I’ve reported to on PL harrasment. No Response! I’m not surprised!!! RTO making it hard to attend the interviews and applying for jobs, since we’re crazy busy.. Life s$$$s!!!
Fifteen (five one) Year Auto Loans Anyone?
"Tricolor contagion is spreading. Confirmed bank exposure: Fifth Third ( $FITB) ~$170–200M, JPMorgan ( $JPM) ~200M, Barclays ( $BCS) [secured], Origin Bancorp ( $OBK) ~$30M. Subprime auto fraud is bleeding into regionals—provisions & ABS downgrades... — read more
Is Farley’s last day September 30, 2025?
https://contracts.justia.com/companies/ford-539/contract/135419/
Supplier files for bankruptcy
I thought the idea for tariffs is to create manufacturers and jobs in the U.S. https://www.thestreet.com/retail/critical-us-manufacturing-company-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy
Ford issued DO NOT DRIVE Safety Recall
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-mazda-issues-do-not-drive-advisory-457000-vehicles Mazda vehicle built with Ford powertrain are part of this recall.
This should be no surprise. RTO to make people quit.
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/bosses-admit-using-return-office-153222696.html
Fights breaking out at Ford over work stations
I've heard of several fights breaking out over workstations since there are not enough at most buildings. Tempers are flying and surely Farley is loving the chaos to get people to quit so not to pay severance and unemployment.
Ford recalls nearly 2 million vehicles for rear-view camera issue. Enough with CEO Farley. It's time to bring in Dave Calhoun.
Dave Calhoun will put Ford up on blocks for ever. Just like he did at Boeing. Ford has issued another recall. The Michigan carmaker recalled 1.9 million vehicles because rear-view cameras could display inverted, distorted, or blank images... — read more
We made the list!
Michigan made the list for job losses. Specifically, the automotive sector. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/8-states-facing-the-biggest-job-losses/ss-AA1Mc480?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=41c95e0c827042beafd5682ac45a945d&ei=29#image=8
The worst place I've worked
I’ve watched managers deliberately sideline top performers because their success made the managers nervous. Literally. They’d rather keep control and mediocrity than promote someone who might overshadow them. It’s toxic and it drives good people out... — read more
No Parking Long Beach Office
Long Beach office no parking. Park in overflow is the solution proceed to overflow no parking. Ford Land was more concerned with hanging curated art vs parking.
Most Reliable Person Here?
Some of my favorites "personalities" that I've seen and have come to rely on for information: The F150 Guy who always has the scoop as he heard it from an LL4 The "it's coming..." guy Who am I missing?
Ford Vehicles Complaints - Read before you buy
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/ Check it out and add your complaints to the site.
Ford 2019 Redesigned Models are getting Ax
in 2019, which is 6 years ago, Ford introduced the new redesign models Explorer, Escape, F150, Mustang, and Transit. The only model that is still selling above 100,000 units per year is the F150. If you look at these vehicles after 6 years, they... — read more
If you get laid off from Ford in October, this won’t help
From TheJobChick on X: Here are the 11 companies that increased H-1B approvals in 2025: Amazon Com Services — 10,044 (+787) JPMorgan Chase — 2,440 (+721) Microsoft — 5,189 (+464) Apple — 4,202 (+329) Meta — 5,123 (+279) Cisco — 1,570 (+238) Tata... — read more
Ready, Set, RECALL!
We have a break marketing slogan! This will fix everything! When is Farley’s last day?
Anyone know the role of the people with blue vests?
I see them walking around. Why are they there?
Ford Instagram pages wiped clean
Part of the new branding coming. How they will hide the recalls is up for debate.
Evaluate your Ford experience
Please evaluate your workplace based on: Wage parity Work culture Opportunities for advancement Whether the employer acts on serious issues Would you recommend your employer (Ford)?