USA Today, Feb 11, 2025, Ford CEO Jim Farley: "Let's be real honest: Long term, a 25% tariff across the Mexico and Canada borders would blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we've never seen," Farley said. "Frankly, it gives free rein to South... — read more 

Ford has not had a success in a long time. Not only are we bogged down with constant recalls, we are bogged down in thinking that EVs and subscriptions might save us. They won’t. The battery plants under construction are already both obsolete and... — read more 

Ford Motor Company is currently undertaking a significant restructuring initiative, internally referred to as "Smart Redesign," aimed at streamlining its workforce and organizational structures. This effort, scheduled to conclude by the end of Q2... — read more 

I can tell by the writing styles that 4 people do 99% of the posting/commenting.

I was reading a thread this morning that had this link, but got interrupted. Went back to finish reading and got a 404 page not found error. Why would this thread have been deleted ? It wasn’t inappropriate or... — read more 

Just give me the layoff message and a 6 month severance; I will gladly go. This place is absolute mediocrity and no one who has any ambition sticks around for more than 3 years Give me the 6 month severance and I’ll walk out tomorrow and be able... — read more 

Coil Springs (rear) Country of Origin: Coahuila, Mexico (Rassini) Trade & Labeling Implications: Counts as North American content under USMCA, avoiding tariffs. Reduces the U.S. percentage of vehicle content (FTC/AALA labeling). Contributes to... — read more 

https://x.com/IngrahamAngle/status/1908532198245806464 Design, engineering, testing are still being shipped out of the USA!!! Brazil, Mexico, India...

Next time you do layoffs, at least give those of us who want the severance a chance to volunteer for the exit. Is that too much to ask? Instead, you’re letting people go left and right, but I’m apparently way too “essential” to set free. Don’t try... — read more 

Ford Motor Company has outlined plans for targeted workforce adjustments in the Model e division, based on strategic recommendations from Goldman Sachs and Boston Consulting Group. Proposed reductions, primarily affecting engineering and product... — read more 

BF has hired Goldman Sachs and BCG to exploit all possible scenarios emerging from ANY tariffs or US trade policy.

+ any other benefits other than lease car? / insurance? Guessing might not be worth the hassle but curious.

The only presence I see is fluff dog and pony shows. Why don’t they do or say anything? The Tariff stuff: not a word from Bill or anything from the next generation. Their apathy is indicative of the company performance. Surprised Wall Street isn’t... — read more 

Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that he’s “very encouraged that we will have a better chance for a fair and square fight,” but there do need to be details ironed out on tariffs to ensure that the parts from its vehicles that are made in other nations... — read more 

Research suggests that a significant proportion of managers fail to positively impact employee engagement and productivity. Gallup (2015) found that only about 35% of managers strongly engage their teams, implying that approximately 65% of managers... — read more 

1st of March 2025. I already had a com tell me that if my performance was not better that with my years in the company I could be looking at termination. Com is not my immediate supervisor and I am a GSR. Never had bad reviews in all my years till... — read more 

Town hall with Canadian employees in PD later this morning. More details to come….

Ford has ‘fessed to four more quality problems that require owners to visit service centers. The 3.5-liter F-150 pickup, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator SUVs may have a misaligned oil plug. Transit Connects could overheat, F-150 hybrids lose... — read more 

Just once, can't Ford get their act together and beat GM, by announcing the future will let loose the mother off all recalls at Ford.

This hasn't happened since the downturn in 2008. We're sc--wed.

I just read on Twitter/X that 2300 are to be laid off (real layoff) at Louisville?

Porsche Taycan fire in Madrid garage ki-ls two firefighters and injures others. The fires are one thing, the denial and cover up of EV dangers, supply chain, climate indoctrination, money laundering/redistribution, and other issues is a bigger... — read more 

Good morning readers let’s learn something interesting through a mental stretch as a fun start to our day! Wicked problems defy solutions, because they're simply too complex. In Cynefin terms, they're complex: they can only be managed through... — read more 

Everyone left is old and tired . They won’t pay attention and change with the world. Your dreams will be rekt

My X's lawyer is demanding I buy my X a new vehicle for her agreeing to end my paying alimony sooner. Not sure if that is ethical to start with, but that's probably why X's, including mine look for sleezy divorce lawyers to hire. The likelihood of... — read more 

All the car companies are talking about getting cheap EVs on the road. With next gen tech, an affordable price, and Ford's manufacturing might, could the upcoming EV be a major winner?

Wasn’t the Leadership Development Plan just DEI in disguise? Only DEI candidates were on it. Has it been discontinued?

Ford’s F-Series and Ranger pickups are made in the US, but US government data shows combined US-Canadian F-Series content at 45% and just 8% for the Ranger. Heads Up Ford leadership! - Make this a top priority - please get ahead of this issue by... — read more 

We eat tariffs for breakfast. Henry Ford sought independence from suppliers by establishing a vertically integrated factory, the Ford River Rouge Plant, where raw materials were processed and finished vehicles were produced, all within Ford's... — read more 

I'm a GSR8. I'm being pushed to apply to an LL6 position. Really not interested in management leases (I pay cash for my vehicles). So what is the bonus target for LL6. I don't want to ask my LL6.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2025/04/01/ford-march-first-quarter-sales-tariffs-donald-trump-f-series-trucks-retail/82754874007/ UAW jobs are protected. That means more salaried cuts.

BF’s ego wanted to leave a legacy… besides making Ford go bankrupt… so he spent billions on redoing the train station. Poor judgement, wasted resources, absolutely ridiculous.

Did any of you get fired for it yet? I want a car that is fully functional. I shouldn’t worry about problems from the jump.

At least 27 Michigan school districts risk losing up to $42 million in federal pandemic aid following a decision by Linda McMahon, the recently appointed U.S. Education Secretary, to rescind an extended spending deadline. In a letter sent Friday to... — read more 

No idea how leadership is this fast asleep. Im sure some folks have 2 or 3 other jobs while working at Ford

Fire Or Rekindle Daily We su-k.

So who is responsible for continuing poor and disastrous corporate performance once layoffs, retirements, resignations and terminations are completed? EXACTLY! Simple!

Ford always selling out Americans!!! How much Billy and jimmy making again? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWhrHvme80

Lansing — Michigan experienced the highest unemployment rate increase among all 50 states over the past year and currently ranks among the worst nationwide, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest... — read more 

Is it the tariffs or the architecture?