It suddenly dawned on me, the Ford pre-Medicare retiree HRA spending stipend of $500 for employee and $500 for spouse is not really a benefit as if one scales their taxable income to $55,000 one will get $1000 subsidies on healthcare.gov. I’m... — read more 

I guess by end of summer 2024..

So, now that FMC has announced a prolonged closure of Oakville....what the heck are they gonna do with all those extra peeps????? And how bad could there long range planning be to let this happen in the first place???

But aren’t we a software company? Build code like we build cars and trucks. WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into a March 3 fatal crash between a... — read more 

From the WSJ speaking to Peter Stern (and Farley and Bill) about Ford Next: Where Does the Best Innovation Happen? Not in Stand-Alone Labs, Some Companies Say Some companies are moving away from the idea that stand-alone, startup-style labs are the... — read more 

Jim - Why did you have to mention Ford...really...the last thing we need from you is this reverse Cramer business now. Things were looking up...maybe...but not now...thanks... — read more 

Typical Ford response, drain fuel and fix software as opposed to buying a robust injector. Hey, we save $0.05 each on the current injector. Ford (F.N), opens new tab will recall 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles in the United States due to... — read more 

For those who left and are Pre-Medicare and COBRA has run out, or will soon, what medical plan did you ultimately decide upon? And cost? Many options!

Did you see the email sent to active GRP employees? We are now just under 10K active.

Ford and GM have been working on moving employment (Design, Engineering, Testing) to other Countries for sometime and with the addition of millions of illegal aliens in the US cheap labor is welcomed (look into the present employment numbers). The... — read more 

What other proof is needed that something is seriously wrong at Lincoln and Ford. Look at this monstrosity on four wheels https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/2024-lincoln-continental-coach-and-town-car-edition-revealed/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-could-lose-40-billion-in-sales/ar-BB1ldphx?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e2d6d73205e34760861d42eedccd095c&ei=18

Nov 22 retiree here, pre-Medicare. Just learned from a BCBS rep if you have HRA benefit available, you cannot take ACA subsides(should they be higher than HRA), even if you decline Ford HRA. If you do IRS finds out and treats ACA subsides as... — read more 

Since we aren’t building the new EVs until then, why would we not get rid of that entire organization until then and save $5 Billion per year?

Sales of the main revenue generator F150 is declining, there are thousands of them sitting in lots all over waiting for “quality checks” and not getting any newer. They are reimplementing “stair steps” to dealers, which reflect the lack of customers... — read more 

I very recently got promoted to an SG8, but was promised I would get that promotion back in August 2023 and they kept delaying(with lots of excuses). However, I've already been thinking of transferring internally, I have discussed it with my... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/unifor-extremely-disappointed-by-ford-ev-delay-at-oakville/

And how will Ford make up this loss?Cut American salaried and send to Mexico, Brazil, and India. It’s been in progress for 3-4 years and expect the engineering centers in Mexico and Brazil to be full in 2 years. ICE engineering was gutted in 2022. — read more 

Thoughts, comments, reactions?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ford-to-delay-all-electric-suv-to-focus-on-offering-hybrid-vehicles-across-its-lineup-by-2030/ar-BB1l4y9o Where are the EV apologists on this? 🤣

S.S. Ford is sinking. The captain is drunk at the wheel. All of the crew (upper-management) occupy all of the life boats. There is only one play left. Throw the kitchen sink at Mulally to get him to come back and right the ship. Even if he'll only... — read more 

I know a good amount of people on here are sick of Farley, the Ford family etc, but all they do is complain. I’m sure a good amount of you have Ford shares of some sort! Make sure your voice is heard, vote against them on your proxy ballot, and for... — read more 

The massive layoff. I work in Customer Service and everyday I get so many calls from customers whose Fords spend more time at the dealership for repairs than on the road. Some customers don’t even get off the lot for the first time before they have... — read more 

https://www.motor1.com/news/714850/ford-sales-q1-2024-bronco-ranger-mustang-edge/ Ford has announced its first-quarter sales for 2024, posting a modest 5.7-percent increase overall versus 2023. Things look good on the surface, but a deeper dive... — read more 

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/04/04/ford-becomes-americas-best-selling-brand-in-the-first-quarter-on.html This is good news for Ford.

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/10922882/ford-surplus-inventory-stockpile-michigan/ Batten down the hatches.

I came across this job posting today and was wondering if this is a good position to consider at Ford. I heard Ford does layoffs 1-2 times every year and even high performers are let go. Is this because the company is doing poorly financially? Also... — read more 

How many salary folks are retired this year?

I'm new here but it's already clear to me that the main tool Ford managers are using is fear. Was it always like this? I hope not, because if it was, I don't know how so many of you have stayed here for as long as you have. I'll be honest, when... — read more 

Get ready to see how many fools get laid off.

Bill too. SMDH https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/03/29/ford-ceo-jim-farley-bill-ford-2023-compensation/73142609007/ Here's the value of Ford CEO Jim Farley's 2023 compensation package Breana Noble The Detroit News Ford... — read more 

Been there the last couple of weeks. You know that that means......

Ford Motor (F.NaE) is reducing the hourly workforce at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, a company spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press. The automaker will retain one-third of the 2,100 workers after April 1 at the... — read more 

Word on the grapevine is Roz decided to leave Ford. How come no announcements were made ? Her profile on the Ford website has been quietly scrubbed. Is Ford embarrassed ?

2 months to go and it will be 18 blissful months sine the voluntary wave left at the end of November 2022, no package, just to avoid lump sum cuts of 22%. Question: any success stories to share on acquiring new medical insurance thru the exchanges?... — read more 

Many colleagues are retiring on their own? Not waiting for some kind of package. What gives? I have been to the Ford Garage twice this month, and noticed at least two retirement lunches at each visit. I find it odd that they are doing it in March... — read more 

Detroit News "GM's chief digital officer no longer with the company". GM takes swift actions. Ford? Quality control issues at Boeing, CEO is leaving. Ford? We need a best-in-class leadership and best-in-class quality.

“General Motors is losing a software executive amid reorganizing its software division after issues with vehicle software prompted stop-sales of some new vehicles in the past few months. On Tuesday, GM said Chief Digital Officer Edward Ku---r is... — read more 

In at 8 am? Everyone was remote at that time I understand.