After the chip shortage fleet sales were propping up our sales figures as fleets were low on cars and badly needed to replace the ones that they had. Now after 2 years we are through most of the catch up fleet sales. Consumers aren't buying due to... — read more 

Ever notice when auto sales are down that amazingly an insured recall mysteriously pops up? Manufacturers insure themselves heavily for any future recalls. A great money maker if in a pinch. The only ones not connecting the dots are insurance... — read more 

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June 27 2023. So it has been one year since our leadership team fired so many people on that day. A 10 minute meeting and u were done. I cannot seem to get over it. I feel like FoMoCo will be the death of me from the threat of constant layoffs. ... — read more 

VW decides to back Rivian for electric trucks, “Volkswagen is committing $5 billion to upstart EV company Rivian, 6/26/2024”. Do you think VW backing Rivian’s EV trucks has anything to do with Ford F’n over VW on the Argo AI deal for $2.6B in 2020... — read more 

Supposedly, Ford is becoming a data and subscription company, and subscription services are a component of compensation plans. Why does subscription revenue not appear as a line item on the financial statements? How can anyone know where we stand as... — read more 

I was an engineering SME old white guy who retired in 2022 to max his pension and got a side glance thanks from management as I walked out after 25 years. Three months later my desperate 30 something outside "tech" hire director contacted me and... — read more 

It's widely believed that a 1973 Ford Pinto can easily be bolted on top of a 1,000,000 pound-thrust producing Delta twin rocket. The 1973 Pinto atop the rocket can be easily launched from Cape Canaveral Florida on a rescue mission to the... — read more 

And a 3 hour one this afternoon. Things cannot be good with all the recalls, terrible issues with Ford Pass an online account manager system. We cannot keep customer service reps due to all of this mess and they work from home. I think the big... — read more 

Admit it, recalls are part of our DNA at Ford. Big number, lots of customers. Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are... — read more 

https://www.wsaz.com/2024/06/24/hooters-is-closing-dozens-underperforming-restaurants/?outputType=amp Old business model = ICE What was needed: a product/ staff mix of ICE, PHEV and BEV wait staff

What are the plans for the escape? Is it still planned to be replaced by another ill fated EV, just like the edge?

My money is on by the end of July. Now that the train station is open, that money needs to be recouped. And things are not looking good from a car sales perspective. These numbers they are trumping (up X% over last year) are bunk. They are comparing... — read more 

https://youtube.com/shorts/irYOT0Nk-A8?si=Zhwy18WpmMRG9wOY

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/01/chevron-deference-faces-existential-test/

This headline explains the press release Farley sent out about how “Ford sacrifices short-term profits to fix its costly recall problem.” Breana Noble The Detroit News A federal court this spring directed Ford Motor Co. to pay almost $57 million... — read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/06/20/stellantis-may-cut-many-jobs-in-metro-detroit-what-we-know/ AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stellantis leadership has promised a massive cost-cutting effort that may affect jobs for many Metro Detroit... — read more 

Ford had a sedan winner on its hands when it released the first gen Fusion in 2007, then the winning continued with the modest refresh of 2010 and with the move from the Mazda to Mondeo platform in 2012. Ford did NOT lose "billions" on these... — read more 

Ford sacrifices short-term profits to fix its costly recall problem Keith NaughtonBloomberg Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley is so fed up with being the most recalled automaker in America that he’s willing to lose money to fix what’s ballooned into a... — read more 

Our department just got the email for the summer picnic and I'm so disappointed they want us to pay for it. Ford is so downhill they need us GSRs to pay our own way for a company lunch. I don't know if Ford is always like this but every other place I... — read more 

I've seen a few LinkedIn posts about Ford Labs making it sound like they are closing up shop. Has everyone in FordLabs been layed off?

Detroit 3 urged to focus on 'core' 'Car Wars' report: Double down on trucks, leave China BY BREANA NOBLE The Detroit News Detroit's three automakers should focus on their core businesses, including gas-powered trucks, and not the Chinese market in... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-plans-further-job-cuts-europe-german-works-council-says-2024-06-18/ BERLIN, June 18 (Reuters) - Ford (F.N), opens new tab plans further job cuts in Germany, Spain and the U.K., the head of... — read more 

SME........

I'll put the over/under and 900. Nothing does more for climate change than a burning BEV!

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/workplace-4-0/talent-management/ford-plans-to-cut-up-to-1600-jobs-at-valencia-plant-in-spain/110961181 They were planning to switch to BEV production but seemed to have lost direction now. The plant... — read more 

Dave Calhoun Boeing's CEO has a widely known failed track record putting Boeing up on the blocks under his leadership. This is exactly the type of CEO, Ford stated they desperately need and why Calhoun will be picked to be Ford's new CEO. Calhoun... — read more 

Ford history… Form an office of the vice chairman Either the vice chairman appointed or the current CEO is shown the door… Examples: Lee Iacocca was leading Ford in 1978 when Phil Caldwell was appointed vice chair. Iacocca was fired soon after and... — read more 

that HR at Ford spies on employees. I'm wanting to ask old-timers how a young guy like me can survive at Ford more than for a couple of years. So, what does it take to survive at Ford and how do you know if your manager will stick up for you or not?... — read more 

current CEO who will soon be unemployed must be named Ford's new CEO. Just look at the attention Calhoun currently has brought to Boeing right now. Boeing's piece of junk space shuttle replacement called the Starliner was late to the show by two... — read more 

I declined mine. Anyone do one and what did you say? Do you get marked as no rehire if you decline the exit interview?

Corporate amnesia and fiduciary malpractice are at full sail. The American consumer has an absolute obsession with a cost-effective purchase decision. Just like they will starve themselves to exploit the endless shrimp offer at Red Lobster, they... — read more 

This guy changes his mind every day. Mustang Sedan? Aero cars? No wonder the company is so messed up. However, Farley has also somewhat softened his stance on sedans as of late, signaling that they may one day make a return to the U.S. Blue Oval... — read more 

Once Calhoun has his hands on Ford, not one single bolt will be required to be tightened or even torqued beyond finger tight in any vehicle Ford manufactures. Well, that's only going to be a rebirth 1973 yellow Pinto that Calhoun will authorize Ford... — read more 

Here is what Farley said about why Ford exited the sedan market “ “The reason is very simple – we lost billions on them, and we are not in a position to lose billions on vehicles anymore,” Farley told The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah during a recent... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2024/06/ford-cfo-john-lawler-concerned-about-rising-inventory/ For years, new vehicle inventory levels hovered near or at record lows following the onset of the pandemic, but have recently shifted dramatically in the other... — read more 

Also a lot of customer service jobs were sent over there with other dept jobs which have made a total mess of customer service for customers, dealers and employees.

Anyone else recall Farley sending out the press release about Ford exceeding GM market capitalization in December 2021? Or the press release Farley sent out in January 2022 about Ford exceeding $100B market capitalization? Well, here we are over... — read more