From WXYZ (you won’t hear about this from Phoebe at the Fre3 Press): “Michigan Central website crashes as tickets become available for grand reopening celebration The website crashed as the tickets were set to go on sale. Photos from people trying... — read more 

Ford $25k EV will hit the market next year.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/05/20/the-55-billion-reasons-why-ford-just-made-a-smart/ Just another reason that there is undoubtedly a big layoff coming.

You vote by purchasing from these American companies who sell you out at every chance they get and will continue!!! Ford, GM... sold you out to China, Mexico, Brazil. Cheap labor!!! Americans have been sleeping at the wheel for a long time!!! — read more 

Going to make on demand price reductions on EV’s a challenge Liz. “The primary driver behind the largest WRI point gains is sharing risk and cost in an equitable manner while relentlessly pursuing cost reduction,” says Plante Moran automotive and... — read more 

Even customer service reps have no stability even if they do a great job if they are in the U.S. Ford doesn’t care if a lot of the customers do not like having to speak with reps that they cannot understand. They have even given the chat customer... — read more 

Are you still happy with your decision? When you run the lump sum calculation and set the date for December, 1 2024, has your lump sum number recovered or is it still down x% from the December 1, 2022 high?

Hard to not notice all the inventory piling up on ford lots. Ford can only hide this for so long will have to offer huge discounts pretty soon which will show even bigger losses. Brace for tough times towards end of this year. With only f150 sales we... — read more 

Ford spokesman T.R. Reid confirmed the news, saying Lo notified his team via email on Wednesday that he has chosen to explore new opportunities. The company did not put out a news release announcing the departure.

Week that major layoffs start?

2024 Expedition: the rear temperature control button should turn the rear AC ON or OFF without having to go to the 12” screen to turn it on/off. It’s a needless step and a driving distraction. Sure, bring up the screen for 10-15 secs in case you want... — read more 

So after making significant investments to support Fords fantasy volume projections for EV’s, now suppliers are asked to deepen their losses by reducing costs. Another lesson on why the supply base ranks Ford as the least trustworthy manufacturer to... — read more 

https://electrek.co/2024/05/16/ford-asks-suppliers-ideas-cut-ev-costs-all-win-lose-push/ All win or lose? How do you make up $100k loss per EV?? You can't! This place is hosed.

https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/ford-escape-maverick-and-lincoln-corsair-hybrids-could-unexpectedly-shift-into-neutral/ Great in-vehicle software! I know, let's keep WFH!

What are the best life insurance options once you retired from Ford?

If Badge Swipes are such an important statistic to Ford, that means work is not getting done, and they want to prove the WFH is the reason why, or they want to use the statistic to get rid of you, or they wanted to create a job for someone that had... — read more 

Coming to a realization that longer I work here , the more incompetent I’m becoming . Never seen a group of more un ambitious people and seat warmers. Wish the job market was better so I wasn’t trapped here

https://www.yahoo.com/news/real-thing-drivers-passengers-report-090017600.html

First it was supposed to be done by 2023. The last I heard was 2025. Once this phase is completed I anticipate this will be full RTO and most older employees will leave.

Heard this from a good friend who is still there. Anyone hearing the same?

Seconds ago on the Purchasing Town Hall. Liz Dorr stated that only 50% of people are going into the office. That going in 3 days a week is an important corporate metric..... Are you freaking kidding me? All the quality, cost, launch, warranty, the... — read more 

This place genuinely su-ks, let’s all be real with each other. Ford isn’t a place for A or B players , it’s probably closer to C- or D at best. Morale is trash, people aren’t really working and making any decision takes weeks on weeks ( most people... — read more 

LCCs are hungry for more work. Living in degenerative countries with no real resources are a easy pick to do mind work comparative to USA. Also the number of issues with managing batteries is excessive and changes are expensive along with low sales... — read more 

yes the may 20th date is popping up across my radar and should be the big one. Looking at atleast 5,000 souls who are near retirement with fat pensions. Start building a cash cushion and reduce debt and start backups....

I never heard back (feel like completely ghosted). Is this normal at Ford?

Has said, they have cancelled certain events . Meetings dut to reorganization plans.

from the press: As vice chair, Lawler will focus on: The next phase of Ford’s strategic development, including important choices across technologies, markets, alliances and segments All current and future global partnerships, which are... — read more 

From the Detroit News: Ford cuts battery orders as EV losses top $100,000 per car Keith Naughton, Archie Hunter and Heejin KimBloomberg Ford Motor Co. has begun cutting orders from battery suppliers to stem growing electric-vehicle losses, according... — read more 

Great car now what a midsize EV no one will buy? Any rumors on plans?

Any (insert month here) layoffs reported as predicted?

For undisclosed “other opportunities.” Tells you there aren’t too many “opportunities” in Doug Fields’ organization these days.

Senior Mgmt sent out note manadting 3 days/ week onsite presence. LL5 and above are onsite all the time to motivate the troops. Also, employees dedicated to programs, collocated in program team rooms, are complying with the mandate. However... — read more 

I know it really doesn’t matter to Ford if it is around a holiday or not but just asking and yes I know everyone with a pension is on the chopping block.

.... I'd get a lawyer on retainer now. You've been warned.

How are we feeling about Tennessee, should we expect another oakville situation?

How are we feeling about Tennessee, should we expect another oakville situation?

Starting week of 06-10-24 through the month of June. And here and there through the next quarter. Just look at last town hall meeting. Ford is gradually sending everything overseas and to Mexico. Read between the lines. They pretty much said... — read more 

You all should check out the Beijing auto show on YouTube. US vehicles are 5 years behind the Chinese in design and technology. It's time for American to learn from the Chinese on how to design vehicles.